Mechanic (Full Time)
- Appleton, WI
- $29.36-33.04 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
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Click on the link to learn more about all we have to offer!**Please read the Experience and Education requirements for this roleThe following duties are most critical for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Must be available to report to work after hours to respond to emergencies and/or highway conditions. Availability is the ability to respond to a phone call within 15 minutes and report to duty within 45 minutes.
- Maintains and repairs mechanical, hydraulic, computerized, and electrical systems of vehicles, disassembling, adjusting, and repairing or replacing parts as needed.
- Examines and diagnoses mechanical defects in a wide variety of gasoline and diesel powered automotive, construction, and road equipment, performing road service as necessary.
- Welds equipment to fabricate, rebuild, and strengthen various parts and pieces.
- Services, changes oil, grease, and fuel, performs preventative maintenance and makes repairs and adjustments to equipment.
- Assists in building maintenance, making repairs when necessary.
- Completes and submits records of time, location, equipment, and materials used on each project.
- Determines and requests appropriate parts needed, referencing service and parts manuals as necessary.
- Maintains tools and equipment in proper and safe working condition.
- Supplies own hand tools as required by County Highway Department.
- Associate Degree in mechanics with special training in gasoline and diesel engines and maintenance of heavy equipment.
- Four years of experience in mechanics.
- Valid Commercial Driver's License Class A, B, C, D with endorsement N (Tanker) is required. As well as the ability to legally operate CMV's with Air Brakes, Manual Transmissions, Tractor/Trailers and Tank Cargo (No restrictions such as L, Z, E, O or X).
- ASE Certifications or the ability to obtain them.
- Or, any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Knowledge of and ability to apply the principles of gasoline and diesel mechanics to maintain and repair of a variety of equipment.
- Knowledge and skill in repairing electrical, mechanical, computerized, and hydraulic systems.
- Knowledge of and ability to diagnose and make repairs to a variety of heavy construction equipment such as excavators, motor graders, compactors, scrapers, bull dozers, loaders, asphalt pavers, trucks, tractors, etc.
- Knowledge of preventive maintenance inspection methods and ability to diagnose mechanical defects.
- Knowledge of welding, torch use, and fabrication abilities.
- Knowledge of and ability to use mechanic's tools and equipment.
- Knowledge of and ability to use service and parts manuals.
- Ability to organize and maintain accurate and complete records, and prepare clear and comprehensive reports.
- Ability to budget time and schedule work to efficiently complete tasks.
- Ability to work in adverse weather conditions, and cope with distracting vibrations, fumes, dust, etc.
- Ability to walk, stoop, bend, lift, carry; push, pull, and move objects up to 50 pounds, understanding and utilizing proper body mechanics.
- Lift/carry 50 lbs. from floor to waist level and 50 lbs. from floor to shoulder height
- Push/pull
- Climbing on equipment
- Stooping
- Repeated bending
- Crawling under equipment
- Reaching: high/low level
- Finger movement-repetitive
- Repetitive twisting/pressure with wrist or hands
- Both hands required
- Both legs required
- Ability to communicate verbally
- Visual requirements to perform mechanic work
- Ability to be disturbed or awakened for responding to emergencies and/or highway conditions