Highway Mechanic Job at Marathon County Wisconsin
WHO WE ARE:
Marathon County in Northcentral Wisconsin is a great place to live, work, visit and conduct business. Our county government is highly regarded and contributes to a high quality of life by:
- ensuring public safety;
- protecting natural resources;
- preparing for emergency and disaster responses;
- protecting vulnerable populations;
- creating and maintaining a high quality infrastructure for transportation; and
- providing education and fostering economic development
Marathon County full and part-time employees enjoy competitive salaries, flexible schedules, and a range of excellent benefits, which may include:
- Pay for performance system
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Wisconsin Retirement System defined benefit plan
- Post employment health plan
- Income continuation insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and holiday time off
- 457 deferred compensation plans
- Flexible spending account to set aside pre-tax dollars for childcare and medical expenses
- Life insurance
- Educational reimbursement program
- Employee recognition programs and a positive workplace culture
POSITION SUMMARY:
Work involves responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of large sized construction equipment, heavy trucks, or comparable automotive equipment. Work may include routine servicing and light maintenance of assigned equipment. Work may extend to operation of equipment of a higher grade in accordance with established procedures. Work is performed in accordance with orders and instructions and accepted trade practices, with the employee expected to vary operating techniques in response to conditions. Employees in this class are expected to exercise independent judgment on the job, especially in the absence of a Foreman. These employees may serve as lead worker in directing lower level employees on projects. General supervision is received from a supervisor. Review of work may vary from constant observation to occasional spot checks, depending upon the proficiency of the individual operator. Work assignments are received directly from a supervisor.
This is skilled, journey level mechanical work repairing a variety of automotive and heavy equipment (large trucks, bulldozers, front-end loaders, crawlers, graders, trailers, etc.) Work involves performing all types of mechanical repair work on trucks and heavy-duty construction equipment as well as specialized gasoline and diesel-powered equipment.
Regular hours of work:
October through Mid April: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM., Monday - Friday
Mid April through October: 6:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Thursday
QUALIFICATIONS:
Associate's degree or 2-year diploma in diesel maintenance or closely related field. and previous paid work experience repairing diesel engines and heavy-duty trucks and/or equipment desirable; OR 2 years paid mechanic work experience repairing diesel engines and heavy-duty trucks and/or equipment. Education and/or paid experience must include maintaining/repairing electronic engine and machine controls on modern equipment.
Must also have or obtain within 6 months of hire ASE preventive maintenance inspection (PMI) certification and 2 additional ASE certifications (Diesel Engines, Drive Train, Brakes, Suspension and Steering, or Electrical/Electronic Systems). More information on these certifications is available at www.asecert.org The Highway Department will provide funding for the required certifications.
Also required is:
- -Possession of a valid Driver License including a Wisconsin Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) without air brake restrictions, tanker endorsement OR selected candidate must pass the required Class A CDL written exams and obtain this license within 6 months of hire. New employees failing to meet the CDL requirement will be terminated.
- WisDot Flagger Certification – will be provided
- Chainsaw Certification – will be provided
- CPR First Aid Certification – will be provided
- -A driving record that meets County standards
- -Employee must furnish small tools up to 1-1/4" necessary to perform equipment work (tool allowance provided)
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
The following duties are typical for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Troubleshoots and performs major engine repairs including engine valve work, injector replacement, engine or transmission overhauls, and suspension repairs.
- Repairs and rebuilds water pumps, rear ends, steering assemblies, hydraulic or air brake systems, electrical systems, and other mechanical components on a variety of heavy equipment including bulldozers, asphalt paver, excavators, snow blowers, front-end loaders, graders, shoulder machines, boom mowers, 3-point mowers, tractors, shoulder reclaimer, broom truck, high lifts, fleet vehicles, small and large trucks.
- Repairs to small engines such as lawn mowers, chainsaws, rotors, leaf blowers, message boards.
- Diagnoses and repairs hydraulic equipment and other related components.
- Performs welding repairs and torching on all pieces of equipment, along with fabricating and mounting snow removal attachments.
- Diagnoses and calibrates computer controlled salt spreader systems.
- Performs some auto body repairs.
- Converts changeover of winter snow equipment to summer equipment.
- Operates snow removal equipment during storms or other times when needed.
- Develops solutions to work issues that add value for our customers.
- Participates in establishing professional development goals that are supportive of broader County goals.
- Maintains regular and predictable attendance. Works extra hours as required.
- Performs related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Thorough knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in mechanical work.
- Knowledge of the use of a laptop computer or scanners with software to troubleshoot and diagnose components on a variety of equipment and truck chassis.
- Up to date knowledge of electrical circuits and systems associated with department’s equipment.
- Knowledge of the principles of operation and maintenance and repair needs of a variety of types of medium and heavy duty equipment.
- Considerable knowledge of occupational hazards and of the safety precautions necessary in the performance of mechanical repair operations.
- Ability to understand and follow oral instructions as well as the ability to analyze and determine the proper methods for repair of a variety of mechanical problems.
- Ability to lead and guide the work of others.
- Skill in performing complex engine and mechanical repair work on a variety of types of heavy duty equipment.
- Skill in performing tasks requiring close tolerance and precision adjustments.
- Skill in the use of equipment repair tools.
- Skill in the use of acetylene and electric arc welding equipment.
- Skill in the use of machining equipment (lathe, vertical mill, drill presses, etc.)
- Skill in small engineer repair.
- Skill in operating snowplow equipment.
- Understanding of the County's and department's mission, core values, plans, and priorities for the future.
- Ability to contribute to a positive work culture that fosters excellent customer service and teamwork.
COMPENSATION:
Salary Range: Starting at $24.65/hour
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Selection of the successful candidate may be made by assessment of experience and education, criminal record check, oral interview; review of references, written background inventory, and other appropriate job-related selection procedures. All applicants will be notified as to the status of their application. The final selected candidate must satisfactorily complete a back and medical exam and drug/alcohol screening.
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS:
Marathon County will make arrangements to furnish appropriate auxiliary aids and services where necessary and reasonable to afford an individual with a disability the opportunity to participate in the recruitment process. Please notify the Employee Resources Department office or phone (715) 261-1451 to request special accommodations prior to the application deadline
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS:
Wisconsin Statutes, Sections 19.36 (7), 64.09 (5), and 64.11 (7) require public employers to treat the following items as a public record: Each applicant’s application, records, recommendations and qualifications except as provided in Section 19.36 (7), Wis. Stats. that allows the identity of an applicant to remain confidential if the applicant requests in writing that the County not provide access to this information.
If you choose not to have this information become a public record, you must make such a request in writing to the Employee Resources Department. If you become a finalist for the position, your identity may be disclosed as required by law.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 30, 2022, 11:59pm
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