Equipment Technician (Mechanic)-Internship (Southeast District)

Application Deadline: 2/9/2026

This position will be filled based on previous experience as an equipment technician student intern. The entry salary is posted above, with year-two rate of $18.04 per hour and year-three rate of $18.64 per hour.

Job Location: Alternate locations within the Southeast District may be considered, including but not limited toSikeston, Jackson, Poplar Bluff or Willow Springs, MO. Additional locations may be available based on staffing and mentorship resources.

Why you’ll love this position: The equipment technician intern performs entry-level skilled work in the maintenance and repair of light vehicles and heavy construction equipment. Responsibilities are performed under moderate supervision.

• Maintains and performs basic repairs to automobiles, trucks, tractors, loaders, motor graders and other heavy equipment.
• Inspects, services, repairs and overhauls transmissions, engines, clutches, drivelines, differentials, front and rear axle assemblies and ignition systems; repairs and installs hydraulic controls; tunes motors using standard testing equipment; dismantles, repairs and reassembles air compressors, hydraulic jacks, pumps, cylinders and related equipment.
• Inspects, repairs, overhauls and assembles automotive components such as alternators, distributors and starters.
• Completes mandated fleet inspections and ensures all equipment meets OSHA standards and all repairs and modifications are done in accordance with operational specifications and safety standards.
• May weld and modify equipment and fabricate parts.
• Reviews equipment maintenance records and observes employees in the operation of equipment to determine and correct operator error and ensure proper maintenance.
• Gathers computerized diagnostic information to assess vehicle repair needs.
• Requisitions and stores shop supplies.
• Installs vehicle body components, lights, light brackets, mirrors, decals and other accessories.
• Reports out-of-service equipment and estimated time needed for service in order to schedule future work.
• Performs other responsibilities as required or assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Enrolled in a relevant 2-year/associate’s degree program full-time (12+ credit hours) in Diesel Mechanics, Auto Mechanics, Automotive Technology. OR
• Enrolled in a formal post-secondary technical training program in automobile or heavy equipment-related repair.
• Possess and maintain an overall GPA of at least 2.0 out of 4.0, or equivalent.
• Valid Driver's License
• Successful completion of a work simulation examination and medical-physical examination.

Special Working Conditions:

• Job requires significant physical stamina and endurance.
• Job requires exposure to physical hazards, health and safety risks, and/or adverse or otherwise
  
  undesirable characteristics in the environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• None

At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team. MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. CLICK HERE to view our mission, values, and tangible results.

If you have questions about this position, please contact: sehr@modot.mo.gov

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• State of Missouri

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