TDOT MECHANIC TRAINEE •

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date / Time 10 / 07 / 2025 12 : 00AM Central Time Closing Date / Time 10 / 20 / 2025 11 : 59PM Central Time Salary (Monthly) $4,057.00 - $6,099.00 Salary (Annually) $48,684.00 - $73,188.00 Job Type Full-Time City, State Location Memphis, TN Department Transportation

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED : DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, SHELBY COUNTY

This position is in the Region 4 - District 49 Operations - Garage Section.

Qualifications

Education and Experience : Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school.

Necessary Special Qualifications : Applicants for this class must :

• Possess and maintain a Class D driver's license valid to operate vehicles in the State of Tennessee.
• Possess and maintain, or obtain at their own expense and within eleven months of hire or promotion, a Class A Commercial Driver's License with an N endorsement (a 57 restriction is allowable) that is valid in the State of Tennessee. Employees will have five months from hire or promotion into the title to obtain the applicable permits leading to eligibility for the specific required license.
• Employees not meeting the age requirements for the Class A Commercial Driver's License with an N endorsement must possess and maintain, or obtain at their own expense and within eleven months of hire or promotion into the title, a Class B Commercial Driver's License that is valid in the State of Tennessee. When the age requirements are met, the employee must, at their own expense and within eleven months, obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License with N endorsement (a 57 restriction is allowable) that is valid in the State of Tennessee.

Examination Method : Education and Experience, 100%, for Preferred Service positions.

Overview

Summary : Under immediate supervision, is responsible for vehicle and equipment mechanic work of routine difficulty; and performs related work as required.

Distinguishing Features : This is the entry level classification in the TDOT Mechanic sub-series. An employee in this class learns to analyze, diagnose, and repair various mechanical, electric, and computerized issues of routine difficulty in vehicles and road equipment. This class is flexibly staffed with and differs from the TDOT Mechanic

Responsibilities

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles :

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles :

Controlling Machines and Processes Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles) :

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects :

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft :

Making Decisions and Solving Problems Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems :

Assisting and Caring for Others Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients :

Documenting / Recording Information Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic / magnetic form :

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job :

Performing General Physical Activities Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, and stooping :

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person :

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events :

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work :

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time :

Getting Information Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources :

Interacting With Computers Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information :

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems :

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail :

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity :

Processing Information Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, or verifying information or data :

Competencies (KSA's)

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Tools & Equipment

TN Driver Standards

State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications :

Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.