Description

MnDOT’s Grow Our Own (GOO) Program is designed to assist individuals interested in the heavy equipment mechanic field, by providing on the job training to acquire the necessary skills and experience to qualify for a Heavy Equipment Mechanic position with MnDOT. The Heavy Equipment Service Attendant assists Heavy Equipment Mechanics by performing diagnosis of mechanical defects of heavy equipment; assist mechanics with scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of equipment; conduct hydraulic repairs, electrical problem solving, and assist in major body work and modifications; serve and maintain light and heavy equipment. This is an on-site position is based in the Duluth Equipment Repair Shop (Duluth, MN).

Why MnDOT?

We offer excellent employee benefits, such as low-cost health and dental insurance, and affordable dependent coverage. Other benefits include:

• 12 paid holidays per year
• Earn up to 29 paid vacation days a year
• Earn 13 days paid sick time
• Defined pension plan
• Paid life insurance
• Paid parental leave available
• And more!

How to Apply:

Please Apply Online by 4/15/2026:

Go to www.mn.gov/careers
Click “Search open positions”
Enter the Job Opening ID “93059” in the Keywords search box and click “>>”
Click on the Job Title to view the job posting
Click “Apply for Job”
When prompted for your Referral Source, please list: Professional Organization/Association - COMTO
Only applicants received on mn.gov/careers will be considered.

Contact for Additional Information:

Laura Saari, MnDOT Recruitment Specialist

Laura.Saari@state.mn.us

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge of heavy equipment service and repair procedures and techniques sufficient to repair minor equipment failures and assist mechanic in major overhauls.
• Ability to use heavy equipment machine and hand tools to diagnose minor equipment repair problems.
• Knowledge of basic math.
• Computer experience sufficient to work in specific DOT databases (scheduling systems.)
• A valid class D driver’s license.
• Possession of a valid Class B driver’s license within 6 months of hire.

In addition to the preceding minimum qualifications, you will be assessed on the following if interviewed:

• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions to act upon directions from a maintenance supervisor, foreman, or mechanic.