Mechanic-Highway Department

Purpose of the Position
Performs a variety of repairs and maintenance tasks on county highway vehicles and equipment; does related work as required.
Duties and Responsibilities
The employee in this class performs difficult and skilled mechanical work on gasoline and diesel operated trucks, tractors, and related equipment. The employee is expected to recognize and correct problems on all types of machinery. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Operations Manager.
• Diagnoses defects of trucks and other specialized equipment
• Repairs or overhauls brake systems, differentials and front and rear axles
• Repairs engines and performs tune-ups on gasoline and diesel operated equipment
• Repairs and maintains loaders, tractors, trucks and road graders
• Inspects, adjusts and replaces plows, mowers and other auxiliary equipment
• Maintains and repair a variety of small engines, lawn mowers and pumps
• Repairs generators, alternators, carburetors and transmissions
• Welds and Brazes broken equipment as required
• Keeps tools and garage in order
• Diagnose, repair and maintain all highway equipment
• Welding and fabricating as needed
• Assist in building maintenance
• Fill in for Class 2 as needed
• Maintain shop facility and shop tools
• Any other work as directed by Operations Manager or Highway Commissioner
• Must be available for call in for winter snow and ice removal and other emergency and non-emergency situations
Qualifications
Educational, Experience, Licenses/Certifications
• Thorough knowledge of motor vehicle and other equipment mechanics and skill in repairing such vehicles
• Knowledge in hydraulic applications
• Considerable experience in the repair and maintenance of vehicles and equipment
• Completion of a standard high school course supplemented by vocational technical training in automotive mechanic; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
• Must be able to obtain a valid Wisconsin Class A, B, C Commercial Driver’s License, and “N” tank endorsed
• Must have own tools
Skills and Abilities
• Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions
• Good mechanical sense
• Thoroughness; dependability; good physical condition
Physical and Environmental Factors
• Ability to safely lift up to 100 pounds occasionally and up to 50 pounds frequently is required.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, crouching, and kneeling required
• Ability to work outdoors with exposure to outdoor elements (hot, cold, wet, etc.)

https://www.co.pepin.wi.us/index.asp?SEC=4EB620E2-D0B9-477F-87C8-48D9363EB289&Type=B_JOB

Deadline Note: