Are you interested in being a heavy equipment mechanic performing journeyman mechanic work by diagnosing and repairing trucks and heavy equipment? This position is located at the Richard H. Hansen Public Works and Transportation Complex, in Pike Lake (Duluth).


The salary range reflected above is the normal hiring range for 2026. The full salary range, including longevity pay, is $27.98 - $39.43.

Please use the following link to view the Teamsters Union Collective Bargaining Agreement.

St. Louis County does not participate in E-Verify. All employees must be continuously authorized to work in the United States, for St. Louis County, on a full-time basis. St. Louis County does not provide sponsorship for employment visas.
An employee in this class performs difficult and skilled mechanical work. Duties include diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing light, medium and heavy equipment in the field or shop. The work is performed under the direction of assigned supervisory staff.
These work environment factors are general in nature and may vary depending on the specific position being filled. CONSTANT: Lift and carry up to 30 pounds; push/pull up to 25 pounds; grip strength up to 30 pounds; balance; hand/finger coordination; reaching forward; stand; walk; vision (near, far, field of vision & color); hearing (close and distant).FREQUENT: Lift and carry up to 40 pounds; push/pull up to 40 pounds; grip strength up to 40 pounds; bend & reach; squat. OCCASIONAL: Lift and carry up to 70 pounds; push/pull up to 55 pounds; grip strength up to 185 pounds; climb ladders/stairs; crawl; kneel; reaching overhead; sit (with positional changes); smell; driving. RARE: Push/pull over 160 pounds; grip strength up to 200 pounds (both hands).

Environment; Works outdoors and indoors independently and with others with frequent interruptions and deadlines requiring concentration, critical decision-making skills, detailed work, multitasking and organizational skills; infrequent people/public contact.

NOTE: At times, use of awkward body mechanics, including for a sustained period of time, based on limited space available and repair work that needs to be completed.

• High school diploma or its equivalent.
• Graduation from a vocational training program in diesel mechanics, heavy equipment mechanics or equivalent program; OR, three (3) years of full-time paid verifiable experience as a heavy equipment mechanic; OR equivalent training and experience as determined by the director of human resources.
• Possession of a valid Class ‘D’ license with the ability to obtain a Class ‘A’ Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a tank vehicle endorsement and without any of the following restrictions within twelve (12) months of employment: air brake, full air brake, manual transmission, or tractor trailer. Failure to obtain the appropriate Class ‘A’ license within twelve (12) months will result in termination from the position.
• Possession of MN DOT Commercial Vehicle Inspector certification within twelve (12) months of employment. Failure to obtain the MN DOT Commercial Vehicle Inspector certification within twelve (12) months will result in termination from the position.

RATING SYSTEM:
Supplemental Questions will be 100% of the scoring process:
Points will be awarded based on the applicants answers to supplemental questions 16-21.

Experience beyond ten years may be included on the application for purposes of meeting minimum qualifications or informing the hiring authority of your complete employment history.

Please Note: When answering the supplemental questions on the website, the webpage may time out after 30 minutes. It's recommended you draft your answers in a separate document and copy/paste the answers into the application when you're finished writing. Failure to answer and save all of the questions on the "Supplemental Questions" page within 30 minutes may result in the deletion of your answers by the application system.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT & SCREENING PROCESS SCHEDULE:

• May 8, 2026 - Applicant screening will begin
• Week of May 25, 2026 - Supplemental questions scoring to be completed
• Week of June 8, 2026 - Interviews to be conducted

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The essential functions for this position are listed under the "ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK" on the specification, available in the Human Resources Department or online at www.stlouiscountymn.gov/jobdescriptions.

VETERANS PREFERENCE:
If you are eligible to apply for Veterans Preference, please attach to your application a copy of document(s) listed for the option that applies to you:

• Veteran: DD214 noting character of service
• Disabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months.
• Spouse of Disabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months & marriage certificate. (Eligible only if Veteran is unable to qualify because of the disability.)
• Spouse of Deceased Veteran: DD214, Marriage Certificate and Death Certificate.

Please refer to Minnesota Statute 197.455 for additional requirements. Click Here.

PHYSICAL-MEDICAL STANDARDS:
Qualified applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants selected must meet the physical requirements for the position.

DRUG TESTING:
Applicants selected for appointment must take and pass a drug test.

BACKGROUND CHECK:
Applicants selected for appointment to a position with St. Louis County are subject to a background investigation.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION:
All new employees must submit documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility within three days of their first day of employment.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD:
Appointees to the position must successfully complete at least a six-month probationary period prior to being certified for permanent employment.

NON-DISCRIMINATION:
St. Louis County is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer.