Job Posting End Date: May 18, 2026 at 11:59pm CST
Hiring range: $64,542 to $90,313 ($31.03 to $43.42 per hour). Starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County.
Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance! This includes 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 holidays your first year.
In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application. Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11:59 p.m. on 05/18/2026 in order to be considered.
Until 4:30pm on 05/18/2026, this position is open to current Anoka County employee members of the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 49 positions.
Position Description
At the Anoka County Transportation Division, our vision is to enhance and protect life by delivering safe, efficient, and sustainable transportation solutions.
The department has an opening for a Senior Fleet Technician, who performs advanced diagnostics, repair, and preventive maintenance on a wide range of county vehicles and equipment. This position is responsible for complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and emissions-related repairs, including work on diesel and gasoline engines, air brake systems, and electronic control systems. Key responsibilities include welding and fabrication tasks, rebuilding major components, and ensuring all work meets safety and regulatory standards. The Senior Fleet Technician maintains accurate service records, supports after-hours or emergency repair needs when required, and provides guidance and mentorship to other technicians to ensure high-quality, reliable fleet operations across all departments.
This is a full-time, non-exempt, on-site position. Interviews will take place the week of May 18, 2026 for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.
Pay & Benefits
- Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 32-49ers: $64,542 to $90,313 ($31.03 to $43.42 per hour).
- 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays.
- Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more at https://www.anokacountymn.gov/benefits
- Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center.
- Pension plan and other retirement investment options.
- Advancement/professional development opportunities.
- All tools are provided by the County; technicians are not required to supply or bring their own tools.
Work Location
- This position will work at the Anoka County Highway Building, located at 1440 Bunker Lake Blvd NW, Andover, MN 55304.
- Expected work hours are Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Senior Fleet Technician.
- Perform routine and complex maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on a variety of vehicles and equipment, including light-duty, heavy-duty, and specialized units.
- Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and emission-related issues using diagnostic tools and software.
- Diagnose and repair diesel engines, gasoline engines, and alternative-fuel powertrains using advanced diagnostic tools and software.
- Inspect, service, and repair air brake systems, including chambers, valves, compressors, and ABS components.
- Maintain accurate service records, work orders, and parts usage within the fleet management system.
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair hydraulic systems used on plow trucks, loaders, mowers, and other specialized public-works equipment.
- Perform welding, cutting, and fabrication to repair frames, mounts, brackets, and custom equipment installations.
- Conduct preventive maintenance and complex repairs on drivetrain, suspension, steering, and electrical systems.
- Troubleshoot and repair DEF and emissions systems in accordance with state and federal regulations.
- Respond to emergency or after-hours repair needs to support critical public operations (e.g., snow removal, emergency response).
Qualifications and Requirements:
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed
- Requires accreditation from a technical school or applicable trades program and at least 4 years (2,080 annual hours) of job-related experience.
- Must possess a valid Minnesota Class D Driver’s License and obtain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License with airbrakes and tanker endorsement within one year of employment.
- Successfully pass driver’s license background check.
- Must be available on a 24-hour emergency callout basis for emergency operations.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed
- Possess or able to obtain certification to perform annual Department of Transportation inspections.
- Ability to work independently and with others.
- Knowledge of preventative maintenance in a fleet environment.
- Ability to use technical electronic testing equipment, hydraulic equipment and metal fabricating tools.
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations and requirements.
Physical Demands and Work Conditions
- Service garage and other county work sites, including construction sites, in all weather conditions.
- Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers. Ability to see colors, shades and brightness.
- Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds.
- Ability to detect, discern, and tolerate a wide range of scents required for safety and performance of essential duties.
- Cognitive abilities required include problem solving, prioritization of tasks, short- and long-term memory, interpreting and understanding written documents, and general mathematical skills.
- Physical activity may include repeated bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, crouching, pushing, pulling, walking on slippery surfaces, climbing in/out and working under vehicles, and handling/carrying equipment.
- Regular lifting of 0-25 lbs., occasional lifting of up to 100 lbs.
- Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment in addition to mechanic equipment depending on assignment.
- Mechanic equipment may include but is not limited to wheel balancing equipment, brake drum lathes, grinders, drill presses, impact wrenches, cutting tools, hand and power tools, weather appropriate gear, and personal protective equipment.
- Travel between work sites may require driving a county vehicle and/or a personal vehicle.
- Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes, airborne particles, prolonged vibration from machinery, and other hazards is possible while performing essential duties.
- Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Union Representation
This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement between Anoka County and the International Union of Operating Engineers – Local No. 49. Employees represented by the International Union of Operating Engineers – Local No. 49 contribute three percent (3%) of the employee's wages to the International Union of Operating Engineers Central Pension Fund. This position is open to current Anoka County employee members of the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 49 positions.
Selection Process
It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions.
Pre-employment Requirements
Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.
As required by federal law, Anoka County must conduct a query of driving records in the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse as part of the pre-employment process for CDL drivers (§382.701 Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.). While Clearinghouse registration is not required, you will need to be registered to provide electronic consent for Anoka County to run a full query of your driving record in the Clearinghouse. Failing to provide consent to a query will result in a driver being prohibited from performing any safety-sensitive functions for Anoka County. Click this link to learn more about the clearinghouse.