Highway- Mechanic

Overview

Position Summary The Mechanic supports shop operations by performing fuel system operation and maintenance, parts room operation assistance, and general skilled mechanical work on vehicles and equipment. This position performs maintenance work to roadways and roadsides to keep them safe and in good repair according to standards.

• Applies attention to detail to perform inspections, maintenance, and repairs of roadway and roadside construction equipment, self-propelled equipment, and construction tools; repairs equipment using cutting torch, electric welder, and gas welder; changes tires on equipment; repairs damaged/deflated tires; operates and maintains fuel systems and associated systems; schedules and performs minor repairs to fuel and lubricant handling equipment; researches and keeps informed on oil ratings and new engine lubricant requirements;
  
  ensures proper fuel octane blends and cetane levels, using additives when necessary; transports equipment to project sites utilizing various trucks and trailers as required.
• Maintains computerized inventory control system of parts, supplies, and materials for department; notifies appropriate staff when items need to be reordered; assists in conducting inventory of items in shops and at shop sites as necessary; receives, stores, and distributes parts and supplies to internal and external customers; picks-up parts, supplies, and materials from area vendors as required; supports parts room personnel by maintaining tire and related repair inventory.
• Operates communications equipment between shop and field personnel to communicate and relay information as necessary; receives telephone and radio calls, determines nature of incident or emergency, and notifies appropriate authorities; communicates and relays information to supervisors and field crews.
• Utilizes heavy equipment operation skills and routine maintenance knowledge to operate and preserve equipment used in maintaining roadways and roadsides for snow and ice control to ensure travel safety; prepares and inspects winter maintenance equipment; performs preventative maintenance on equipment; removes snow from roadways, shoulders, rights-of-way, lots, and yards; applies sand, aggregate and/or anti-icing and de-icing chemicals; removes ice and frozen materials from culverts;
  
  cleans equipment after use.
• Preserves cleanliness of shop and working order of shop equipment; performs building and grounds maintenance.
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

• Five (5) years of training or paid, full-time work experience as a full performance level mechanic on modern heavy trucks and/or construction equipment.
• Appointment will be conditional upon successful completion of a criminal background check.
• Position will require a pre-employment physical exam.
• Position will be subject to pre-hire, random, and post-accident drug and alcohol testing during the course of employment.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
• Must obtain a valid Wisconsin Class A Commercial Driver's License without "L" (air brake) restriction and with "N" (tank vehicles) endorsement within six (6) months of hire and maintain thereafter during employment.
• Must obtain Forklift Operator Certification within three (3) months of hire and maintain thereafter during employment.
• Must furnish and maintain personal tool set at start of employment to include hammers, screwdrivers, and both American and metric measures of socket wrenches and hand wrenches.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in the repair of diesel trucks, autos, pickups, heavy construction equipment, power equipment, and tools.
• ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) or other truck technician certification.

Eau Claire County Benefits Summary Eau Claire County is not only a great place to work, but has many exciting benefits!

Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrual is based on years of service with the County, starting at 6.4 hours accruing each pay period (20.8 days per year), with the maximum accrual rate of 35.75 days per year. Manager PTO accrual available upon request.

Holidays: Eleven paid holidays:
New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a Spring Holiday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Eve Day.

Retirement: The County provides a retirement account in Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). Employees pay one-half of the actuarially required contributions.

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This information gives only a brief summary of the plans in effect for regular, full-time Non-Represented employees of Eau Claire County and may not be all-inclusive. Eau Claire County's policies and…