As a Mechanic, you are responsible for the maintenance and repair work that is completed on county owned highway department construction equipment and vehicles. Mechanics are also required to assist in other areas which include, but are not limited to, driving truck, flagman duties, hot mix operator duties, plowing snow and sander operations, and other routine roadway maintenance work. As a Mechanic, you will also perform related work as required.
Regular attendance and punctuality along with being prepared to commence work at designated work locations, on the assigned or scheduled days and hours is expected.
As a County employee, you are responsible for providing truthful and accurate written and verbal communications.
Required Training and Experience
1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Associate degree in a certified diesel and heavy equipment technician program or can be supplemented by three (3) or more years of progressive mechanical repair experience with heavy equipment.
3. One (1) or more years of experience working with computers and computer systems to set up functions, enter data, process information and perform diagnostics.
4. Federal Motor Vehicle Air-Conditioning (MVAC) certified and WI State Statute 100.45 Mobile air conditioner trained, obtainable within the first year from hire.
5. Licensed Miner as required by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) obtainable within the first year from hire.
6. Current valid Commercial Wisconsin driver’s license required with Class B, C; Class A and endorsement N, Tanker, is desirable. CDL must be without restrictions for E, L or automatic transmission only. Endorsement H, Hazmat, is strongly preferred.
7. Ability to burn, weld, and fabricate.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
1. Ability to read, comprehend, and communicate, both verbally and in writing.
2. Strong mechanical aptitude, with ability to trouble shoot hydraulic and electrical systems.
3. Knowledge of all equipment used by the Highway Department and their projected life span and ability to anticipate approximate future need.
4. Ability to use tact and courtesy in maintaining an effective working relationship with department employees, county supervisors, county officials, and general public.
5. Able to operate trucks and other county owned vehicles and road construction equipment in a safe and effective manner.
6. Training from various motor manufacturers is necessary to ensure that the most modern repair techniques are being implemented.
7. Knowledge of location of county, city and town roads.
8. Must be in good physical condition and capable of lifting various parts for repair of equipment.
9. Capable of working with limited supervision.
10. Capable of successfully completing repair and maintenance work on such equipment.
11. Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
12. Knowledge of traffic laws and weight limits.
Employees hired to work a full-time schedule (40 hours per week) are eligible for full time benefits.
Benefits to promote employee/family wellness (full time status):
- Health Insurance including prescriptions – 85% of premium paid by the County of Door
- Wellworks wellness participation – health insurance premium discount
- Dental Insurance – 100% of premium paid by the County of Door!
- Vision Insurance
- Term Life Insurance - offered through WI Dept of Employee Trust Funds (ETF)
- Income Continuation Insurance – ask about premium holiday!
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Wisconsin Retirement System – required participation in Employee/Employer match
- 457(b) Deferred Compensation plans – (Wisconsin Deferred Comp & Nationwide)
- County of Door is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer!
Benefits to promote work/life balance (full time status):
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off (PTO) Plan
- Personal Day(s) by position