Find & Apply For Heavy Equipment Mechanic Jobs in Poughkeepsie, New York

Dutchess County Department of Public Works - Highway 2026

Salary:

$70,390 This is a permanent position in the Dutchess County Department of Public Works- Highway Division. This is a highly skilled position responsible for performing journey level equipment mechanic work. The incumbent, independently or with others, repairs, maintains or modifies highway construction and maintenance equipment, in accordance with accepted trade and safety practices. The position differs from Construction Equipment Mechanic I in that a greater degree of skill and specific knowledge of construction equipment is needed. The work is performed under the general supervision of a higher level employee, with some leeway allowed in the planning and performance of the details of activities. Some supervision or guidance may be exercised over lower level mechanics or their helpers. To view a complete list of job duties, click here.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Three (3) years of full-time skilled mechanical work experience which primarily involved the repair of construction or heavy equipment.

NOTES:

1) Acceptable work experience must be of a full performance nature and not limited in range as to type of repair performed. 2) Post high school education in the field of heavy equipment mechanics or a closely related area may be substituted for the above work experience on a month-for-month basis up to a maximum of two (2) years.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

: 1. Candidates must possess a valid New York State Class B Commercial Driver's License at time of application and to maintain position. This license must have a CDL endorsement for tanker vehicles and contain no restrictions other than those relating to personal physical conditions. Such restrictions will be reviewed on a case by case basis for compatibility with job duties and will not be an automatic bar to employment. 2. Candidates must obtain a valid Motor Vehicle Inspector's license by the completion of the probation period.

SPECIAL NOTE

Applicants for positions that require driving a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) at any time will be required to undergo controlled substances and at our discretion, alcohol testing prior to employment and will be subject to further testing throughout their period of employment. Applicants will also be asked to sign forms for release of information from previous employers in all cases where driving a CMV was one of your functions. Failure to sign will prevent this employer from using you as a CMV driver.

FINGERPRINTING

: A fingerprint supported background investigation is required before an appointment is made to some positions. Pursuant to New York State Executive Law, the Division of Criminal Justice Services requires that a fee accompany each such request for a search. It is due once a job offer is made and accepted by the applicant. Dutchess County offers a diverse working environment and generous benefits package including 13 paid holidays, paid time off, comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance, and NYS Retirement. Apply online at www.dutchessny.gov/jobs Recruitment will be posted until 8/5/26 .

An EEO/AA Employer Posted:

07/22/26