HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC(Job Id 47699)

  • STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE - Department of Transportation
  • Enfield, New Hampshire
  • Full Time
6,159 of 10,000

Between $22.50 and

$30.00

Per Hour

DOE (Depends on Experience)

Position range in Grafton County $19.21 - $27.69 Per hour

HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC(Job Id 47699)

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE - Department of Transportation

Occupation: Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

Location: Enfield, NH - 03748

Positions available: 1

Job #: 525302

Source: NHWorks Job Match

Posted: 8/8/2025

Updated: 8/10/2025

Expires: 9/4/2025

Web Site: NHWorks Job Match

Onsite / Remote: Not Specified

Job Type: Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift Shift

Job Requirements and Properties

Job Requirements and Properties

Work Onsite

Full Time

Education

Vocational School Certificate

Experience

48 Month(s)

CDL

Required

Schedule

Full Time

Job Type

Regular

Duration

Permanent Employment

Hours

40 Hours Per Week

Benefits

Job Description Help for Job Description.

Job Description

Help for Job Description.

HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC(Job Id 47699)

Location: US:NH:LEBANON

Occupation Category: 49-0000 Installation Maintenance and Repair Occupations

Employment Type: FULL-TIME

Post Date: 07/08/2025

Close Date: 09/04/2025

Salary: 22.500-30.020

Department of Transportation

Bureau of Mechanical Services

8 Eastman Hill Road/ Enfield, NH

HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

40 Hours per Week

Position #21824

$22.50/hour- $30.02/hour

This position offers aTrainee Status*at the following pay rate: $21.63 per hour

*Candidates hired at a Trainee Status must meet minimum education/experience qualifications within one (1) year of hire date

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NEW HAMPSHIRE DOT

Build Your Career. Build Your Community. Build New Hampshire.

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The State of New Hampshire, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Mechanical Services, has a full-time vacancy for a Heavy Equipment Mechanic.

SUMMARY: To perform journeyman level diagnostic and repair work on fleet equipment to ensure its serviceability.

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS: Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience:

Equivalent combination of 4 years of education and experience after completion of high school.

Education and experience must be in automotive mechanics, heavy equipment technology, or mechanically repairing and servicing heavy equipment.

License/Certification:

Valid drivers license

Other Requirements:

1. Shall provide own standard assortment of automotive mechanic tools through 1, 26 mm

diameter and 1/2 drive, test light, and basic digital multi meter.

2. Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet the minimum standards as established by the Department of Transportation.

3. Offers of employment are conditional upon the individual obtaining a Commercial Drivers License medical card unless the candidate is currently employed by the State of New Hampshire.

4. Must receive a negative result on pre-employment urinalysis drug screen in accordance with

the Code of Federal Regulations and US DOT requirements.

5. Must be able to lift/carry material weighing up to 50 lbs. on an intermittent basis.

6. Frequent climbing, reaching, twisting, bending, squatting, etc.

7. May be working in inclement weather or temperature extremes.

8. Must have a telephone or acceptable means of communication and be available 24 hours per day.

Trainee Option:

Candidates with an equivalent combination of 3+ years of relevant education and experience after completion of high school, or candidates that do not hold the required Class B Commercial Drivers License (CDL-B) but otherwise satisfy the minimum requirements, may be considered and hired in 'trainee status for this position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Completion of apprenticeship training (8,000 hours) in automotive service and repair, heavy equipment technology or related field.

Possession of Class B Commercial Drivers License (CDL-B) with air brakes.

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Must possess a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL-B) with air brakes OR obtain such licensure within 1 year of hire

2. Must obtain vehicle Air Conditioning certification within six (6) months of employment

3. Must certify to perform State of New Hampshire Motor Vehicle Inspections within 1 year of hire

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Diagnose all fleet equipment component malfunctions utilizing computer software and computer repair manuals, determine correct

procedure of repair/modification, secure correct parts, perform the repair, and road test vehicles and/or equipment to verify

completed repairs. Perform preventative maintenance.

Inspect vehicles annually, performs required repairs and certifies fleet vehicles conform to NH DMV safety requirements.

Install, inspect, and repair all variations of basic and computerized hydraulic systems of all equipment.

Weld/fabricate as required repairing a multitude of equipment.

Respond to emergency roadside repairs as assigned to provide 24-hour fleet repair service.

Overhaul, repair, and replace various makes/models of gasoline and diesel computerized engines, automatic and manual transmissions, differentials, related engine components to minimize costly engine/component replacement.

Supervise and assume full responsibility for shop operation in Foremans absence.

Document inspections, maintenance, and repairs to maintain vehicle/equipment life history files.

On occasion operate mobile lifting crane, overhead crane or gantry crane during repairs or certain operations.

Disclaimer Statement:The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that classification.

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*TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:

The actual value of State-paid health benefits is based on the employee's union status, and employee per pay period health benefit contributions will vary depending on the type of plan selected.

See this link for details on State-paid health benefits:

Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 12.87% of pay

Other Benefits:

* Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)

* Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts

*State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan

*Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan

*$50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance

*Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)

Total Compensation Statement Worksheet:

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Job ID: 491064867
Originally Posted on: 8/28/2025

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