Fleet Maintenance Technician, Highway Department

Location: Waite Park

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Waite Park, MNtime type:
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Posted 20 Days Agojob requisition :
JR2025-79
** Salary
* * Hiring Rate: $30.79/hour, Grade 17, Non-Exempt, AFSCME Highway, Parks and Maintenance Unit
** Stearns County Mission:
Provide Exceptional Public Services to Assure a Safe, Healthy, Vibrant County for All.  Stearns County Values:
Professional | Approachable | Responsive | Collaborative | Fair & Equitable
** Stearns County is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, public assistance status, veteran status, disability or sexual orientation.

It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
** Hiring Range: $30.79-$36.77/hour
**** Position Objective
** To provide the maintenance and repair of County vehicles. This position is responsible for diagnosing, repairing and servicing complex mechanical, electronic, air, hydraulic and computer systems in county vehicles and equipment, as well as cutting and welding on machinery and equipment, designing and fabricating new parts and tools.

** Essential Duties and Responsibilities
** These examples do not include all possible responsibilities in this position and do not limit the assignment of related duties to this classification.
1. Performs mechanical repair, including adjustments and parts replacement on power drive, brakes, steering, electrical, cooling and related systems on light and heavy equipment to ensure safe and proper operation.  
2. Performs inspections and diagnostic work on light and heavy equipment including computerized engine and brake systems to maintain the fleet in good working order.  
3. Performs annual DOT inspections on heavy duty trucks and trailers and completes identified repairs to maintain certifications.  
4. Cuts and welds machinery and equipment to ensure the safe and proper working condition of all equipment.  
5. Performs flat, vertical, and horizontal welding, brazing and soldering. Prepares and coats repairs as needed to protect repairs.  
6. Performs maintenance welding and cutting repairs.  
7. Performs diagnoses and services air conditioning systems.  
8. Performs repairs, adjustments and parts replacement on complex hydraulic systems including electric hydraulic valves and computerized sanding controls.  9.

Requisition s parts and supplies to prevent work delays due to unavailability.  10. Prepares new fleet for service and provides input into new equipment specifications. Prepares vehicles and equipment for sale or trade.  11. Responds to emergency calls in the field.  12. Operates light and moderately heavy equipment including trucks for snow plowing and applying ice control materials to County roads, materials hauling and right of way repair and maintenance in an effort to maintain safe roadways.  

13. Provides input on existing equipment issues, budget considerations and purchases to assist in cost-effective and efficient operations.  14. Documents work activities, performs computer data entry and utilizes computer databases.  15. Attends work regularly and in a timely manner.  16. Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.
** Minimum Qualifications
** In order to be considered for this position, applicants must possess the following:
* High School graduate or equivalent
* Two years post-secondary formal education in automotive or heavy equipment repair or welding certification and five years related experience in maintenance, repair and operation of truck, automotive, heavy equipment, highway equipment, or welding
** OR
* * nine years of related experience in maintenance, repair and operation of truck, automotive, heavy equipment, highway equipment or welding
* Must possess valid Minnesota Class A CDL Driver’s License
* EPA Section 609 Certification for air conditioning system repair required within 12 months of start date
* DOT Certification required within 12 months of start date
* Preferred Experience Beyond

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