Mechanic

The Portage County Highway department is hiring a full-time Mechanic to join their team!

Minimum pay is $27.88 / hr (there is an opportunity for Mechanic II wage with ASE Certification)

Mechanic I range $27.88 – $33.68 / hr
Mechanic II range $29.83 – $36.03 / hr

What are the primary job duties?

Perform major diesel engine repair and overhauls on a variety of highway related equipment.
Perform mechanical maintenance, upkeep, repair, and overhaul on all related highway equipment. Work to include repair of electrical systems, hydraulic systems, transmissions, differential and other motor train related repairs.
Repair and maintenance on chassis and bodies of vehicles and highway construction equipment.
Perform mechanical responsibilities in the highway shop, on the road, and in the field.
Provide proper winter maintenance such as plowing snow, salting and sanding of hazardous winter conditions when needed.
Must be available to be called to work seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day to handle emergency work conditions to provide safe and economic conditions.

What are the minimum requirements?

High school diploma or its equivalent required. Associate in diesel mechanics preferred.
Minimum of 3 years experience in the commercial, industrial, or private mechanic shop. Experience in diesel and heavy construction equipment preferred.
Commercial driver’s license (CDL) or ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire and safe driving record. Must possess a safe driving record.
Any combination of experience and professional training which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities.

Portage County offers an AWESOME benefit package, which includes the following;

Vacation – available on day one!
Health insurance- your choice of two health plans- (Health Savings Account associated with a High Deductible Health Plan with a County contribution or a PPO Co-pay plan)
Health insurance starting at $19.15 a paycheck!
Wellness incentive plan offered with health insurance enrollment! Earn up to $600 per year!
Flexible spending account
Dental insurance
State of Wisconsin Retirement Plan – County contribution of 6.9%!
Paid holidays
Paid sick leave
Life insurance- premium paid by the County (must work a minimum of 30 hrs/wk)
Long term disability insurance- premium paid by the County (must work a minimum of 30 hrs/wk)
EAP (Employee Assistance Plan) – paid by the County
457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

Portage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://www.co.portage.wi.gov/

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