Job Details

Mechanic

Idaho Transportation Department is hiring a Mechanic to join our District 6 team in Rigby, Idaho. This exciting position could be a perfect career opportunity for you to put your mechanical knowledge to work for the citizens of Idaho at the Idaho Transportation Department. The incumbent will be responsible for repairing and maintaining heavy-duty road maintenance and construction equipment and light-duty vehicles in accordance with federal and state motor vehicle regulations. The ideal candidate will be an experienced mechanic with knowledge of diagnostic, maintenance, and repair techniques for a wide variety of vehicles and equipment.

Examples of Duties

• Diagnose and repair a variety of equipment and vehicles used within the district including repair and maintaining power plants, powertrains, and all related accessory systems involved with the unit.
• Diagnose, repair and maintain a variety of electrical and electronic systems used on various equipment and vehicles including computer control components, high voltage AC currents, and other electronic systems.
• Diagnose, repair and maintain all types of heating and air conditioning systems used within vehicles and equipment.
• Manufacture and weld various equipment parts and components including, but not limited to, mechanical components for equipment (snowplow harnesses, sander parts, etc.) and other specialized parts not readily available for purchase.
• Mount and balance tires on vehicles and equipment including fixing tires and performing other minor repairs on vehicles as a normal part of vehicle/equipment maintenance.
• Repair steering and suspension systems on all District vehicles.
• Maintain records of repairs, parts orders, and related information and documentation using word processing and spreadsheet computer programs.
• Diagnose, repair and fabricate various hydraulic systems such as those attachments used on district equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Good knowledge of safety precautions and procedures relating to mechanical equipment and repair shops.
• The use, care, and disposal of hazardous automotive material and waste.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing gasoline and/or diesel automotive and construction-type equipment.
• Using mechanics' tools and related specialized equipment to perform maintenance, repair and overhaul engines and related drivetrain, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Preparing records and reports.
• Diagnosing and repairing electronic and computer-controlled motor vehicle systems.
• Reading and interpreting technical service manuals.
• Valid driver's license required.

To learn more about the department, please visit the ITD website. Make a difference in your community and in the lives of the citizens of Idaho! Contact an ITD Recruiter at [email protected] or call 208-###-####.

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information, please visit

EEO/ADA/Veteran The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) ###-#### (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [email protected] . Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.