Fleet & Equipment Technician III – North Dakota State Government – Grand Forks, ND

• Completion of a two-year curriculum in automotive or diesel/industrial equipment technology and
• Two years of work experience performing duties similar in type and complexity as those in the summary of work;
• OR Completion of a three-year master technology program and
• One year of work experience performing duties similar in type and complexity as those in the summary of work.
• Work experience performing duties similar in type and complexity to those to be performed on vehicles and equipment may be substituted for the education requirements on the basis of two years of work experience for one year of education.

Position may require work after hours, on weekends, and holidays during road and weather emergencies; demonstrated ability to function around vehicular and maintenance traffic. Safety training will be provided. Employee hired will have one (1) year to take the behind-the-wheel exam and get the Class A driver’s license with air brakes and with a cargo-tanker endorsement. The district will make the equipment available for the employee to practice driving.

Successful applicant must provide required tools on the date of hire. List of required tools is available from any district office.

Employees will not be required to have residence within a specific travel time or distance from the workplace. As determined by the district engineer or division director, employees will at times be required to report to work within 30 minutes in situations involving emergency, storm, or public safety concerns. Employees with residence outside the 30 minute requirement must make appropriate arrangements to make themselves available during such conditions.

Employment of the selected candidate will be contingent on satisfactorily completing the interview process and the required drug test, medical screening, reference check and driving records check.