Mechanic- Highway Department

Mechanic — Highway Department, Douglas County, WI

Douglas County is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer.

The Heavy Equipment Mechanic’s work involves a variety of makes and models of trucks and heavy road equipment. The mechanic performs skilled mechanical work in the repair of heavy equipment. The employee is expected to plan work and make decisions within established policy. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Fleet & Facilities Manager, and is subject to inspection during the process and upon completion.

Mechanics are required to provide their own basic hand tools. Shop clothing, as well as allowances for tools and clothing, are provided.

• Annual wage increase based on eligibility
• Paid, on‑job training and advancement opportunities
• 85% county contribution to health and dental premiums
• Health Savings Account (HSA) available to all employees enrolled in the county’s medical plan, with annual contributions provided by the employer and the health plan
• Wisconsin Retirement – one of the most well‑managed retirement systems in the nation. Contributions are paid according to current year rates set by WRS Employee Trust Fund.
• County‑paid Life Insurance Policy – coverage equivalent to annual salary; additional coverage available at employee’s expense
• Competitive paid time off including vacation, sick time, personal days, and holidays
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employer contribution

• Repair and maintain vehicles and heavy equipment, including backhoes, loaders, tractors, trucks, pavers and road graders.
• Complete work orders, inspection reports, and other essential forms as needed.
• Repair, inspect, adjust, and replace necessary components and related parts on a wide variety of road‑maintenance equipment.
• Wire feed welding, plasma cutting, oxyacetylene cutting, and fabrication.
• Mount and dismount seasonal equipment; truck calibration, brine systems, and brine maker.
• Serve as backup for snowplowing as directed by supervisor.
• Diagnose defects of trucks and specialized heavy‑maintenance equipment.
• Repair and/or overhaul brake systems, engines, differentials, front and rear axles.
• Repair and maintain hydraulic systems; remove and install engines, transmissions, and differentials.
• Operate service truck for remote repairs and diagnostics as assigned and necessary.
• Obtain a Class A CDL within six months of hire date through Douglas County CDL training program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Completion of a vocational training course in Diesel Mechanics and Heavy Equipment Maintenance and one year of full‑time paid experience as a heavy equipment mechanic; OR three years of full‑time paid experience as a heavy equipment mechanic. Work experience may be substituted for formal training on the basis of two years of full‑time paid experience for one year of formal training.

CDL licensure is required within six months of hire.

Comprehensive knowledge of standard practices and equipment of the automotive mechanic trade; thorough knowledge of maintenance and repair of highway maintenance equipment, troubleshooting, gasoline and diesel engines, hand tools, air‑electric and hydraulic‑manual power tools, shop equipment, floor hoist, and hydraulic systems.

Skillful use and care of hand and machine tools used in motor repair; locate and adjust defects in motorized equipment; read, understand and follow written and oral instructions including equipment specifications and parts manuals; establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and supervisors.

The mechanic works in a maintenance shop environment and is occasionally subject to environmental hazards such as fumes, loud noise, and heat and cold. The ideal candidate will have the ability to work in these conditions safely.

Regular lifting up to 50 pounds and occasional heavy lifting of up to 100 pounds with assistance.

Testing may…