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Goetz@mdc.mo.gov or at573 2559561x4770, during regular business hours. We would love to hear from you!
Summary/Objective Keep vehicles and equipment in safe and operating condition. Essential Job Duties Schedule equipment repairs and follow up on completion. Identify, diagnose, and troubleshoot vehicle and equipment issues. Repair and maintain vehicles, tractors, construction equipment, ATVs, generators, outboards, boats, etc. Conduct safety inspections. Perform welding and fabrication projects. Order supplies and complete paperwork. Ancillary Job Duties Other duties as assigned. Education and Experience High school diploma or GED/HiSET required. Three (3) years of experience as a mechanic. Welding and fabrication experience preferred. Forklift Certification. Must obtain and maintain Missouri State Motor Vehicle Inspection Certification within 6 months of employment. Department will pay for the Certification. Must obtain and maintain a Class A CDL within 6 months of employment. Department may pay as needed. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to work independently on a job site with little direct supervision. Ability to perform all types of welding and fabricate specialized equipment. Knowledge to perform a major overhaul of diesel or gasoline engines, transmissions and other mechanical equipment. Ability to make independent decisions and act quickly and decisively on the determined course of action. Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other Department employees and the general public. Ability to work varying hours and shifts. Ability to travel and stay overnight occasionally. Work Environment Occasionally perform outdoors where hot, cold, wet and/or humid conditions exist. May be subject to exposure to mechanical oils, fumes or airborne particles and work near moving mechanical parts. Frequently exposed to loud noises which may require the use of hearing protection. Physical Abilities Frequently operate tools and heavy equipment safely. Frequently communicate and exchange accurate information. Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less, three-dimensional vision, and precise hand-eye coordination. Regularly lift up to 50 pounds, correctly lift up to 100 pounds or more. Concentrated attention is required at all times. Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function. Disclaimer This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; an employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. The Missouri Department of Conservation reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. Management reserves the right to change job descriptions, job duties, functions, and requirements. Exemption Status/Special Notes This position has been determined to be Nonexempt according to the Fair Labor Standards Act. Employees must agree to accept compensatory time in lieu of cash payments in accordance with the Department's Compensatory Time Off and Overtime Policy. Salaried and hourly employees are expected to use a mobile device-cellular phone for Department business, as needed. MDC promotes a Tobacco-Free (smoke and smokeless) working environment. The Department of Conservation will only hire United States citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States. All new employees will be required to complete an "Employment Eligibility Verification" (Form I-9) and produce requested documentation after employment. Candidates seeking initial employment or re-employment must submit to a drug screen following offer of employment. All persons employed with the state of Missouri shall file all state income tax forms and pay all state income taxes owed.
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MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION
Equipment Shop Technician
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What they do
A Heavy Equipment Mechanic maintains and repairs heavy equipment like construction vehicles and fire trucks.
$55,160 / year median in Missouri
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Requisition Id:
4605Salary:
$47,100.00 - $58,776.00Salary Grade:
S7Job Location:
George O White Nursery (LICKI1)Closing Date:
July 24, 2026Our Culture:
The Missouri Department of Conservation supports a culture of trusted professionals that is dedicated to our mission, responsible stewards, and believe in One MDC. To learn more about the job, feel free to contact the hiring supervisor,Anthony T Goetz at Tony.Goetz@mdc.mo.gov or at573 2559561x4770, during regular business hours. We would love to hear from you!
Summary/Objective Keep vehicles and equipment in safe and operating condition. Essential Job Duties Schedule equipment repairs and follow up on completion. Identify, diagnose, and troubleshoot vehicle and equipment issues. Repair and maintain vehicles, tractors, construction equipment, ATVs, generators, outboards, boats, etc. Conduct safety inspections. Perform welding and fabrication projects. Order supplies and complete paperwork. Ancillary Job Duties Other duties as assigned. Education and Experience High school diploma or GED/HiSET required. Three (3) years of experience as a mechanic. Welding and fabrication experience preferred. Forklift Certification. Must obtain and maintain Missouri State Motor Vehicle Inspection Certification within 6 months of employment. Department will pay for the Certification. Must obtain and maintain a Class A CDL within 6 months of employment. Department may pay as needed. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to work independently on a job site with little direct supervision. Ability to perform all types of welding and fabricate specialized equipment. Knowledge to perform a major overhaul of diesel or gasoline engines, transmissions and other mechanical equipment. Ability to make independent decisions and act quickly and decisively on the determined course of action. Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other Department employees and the general public. Ability to work varying hours and shifts. Ability to travel and stay overnight occasionally. Work Environment Occasionally perform outdoors where hot, cold, wet and/or humid conditions exist. May be subject to exposure to mechanical oils, fumes or airborne particles and work near moving mechanical parts. Frequently exposed to loud noises which may require the use of hearing protection. Physical Abilities Frequently operate tools and heavy equipment safely. Frequently communicate and exchange accurate information. Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less, three-dimensional vision, and precise hand-eye coordination. Regularly lift up to 50 pounds, correctly lift up to 100 pounds or more. Concentrated attention is required at all times. Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function. Disclaimer This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; an employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. The Missouri Department of Conservation reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. Management reserves the right to change job descriptions, job duties, functions, and requirements. Exemption Status/Special Notes This position has been determined to be Nonexempt according to the Fair Labor Standards Act. Employees must agree to accept compensatory time in lieu of cash payments in accordance with the Department's Compensatory Time Off and Overtime Policy. Salaried and hourly employees are expected to use a mobile device-cellular phone for Department business, as needed. MDC promotes a Tobacco-Free (smoke and smokeless) working environment. The Department of Conservation will only hire United States citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States. All new employees will be required to complete an "Employment Eligibility Verification" (Form I-9) and produce requested documentation after employment. Candidates seeking initial employment or re-employment must submit to a drug screen following offer of employment. All persons employed with the state of Missouri shall file all state income tax forms and pay all state income taxes owed.