Chief Mechanic

City of Oak Creek; Oak Creek (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Oak Creek is seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Mechanic to support the Public Works and Fire Department vehicle maintenance. Responsibilities include overseeing preventive maintenance, coordinating repairs, and ensuring equipment reliability.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, 1 year college/technical in trucks/heavy equipment mechanics, 3 years experience, leadership experience, and a Wisconsin driver’s license with CDL required within six months of hire; schedule is

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Post high school education equivalent to one year of college or technical school in trucks and heavy equipment mechanics.
• Three years experience as a heavy equipment mechanic.
• Demonstrated leadership ability with subordinates in past positions.

Responsibilities

• Oversees, maintains and operates preventative maintenance program for city equipment and vehicles; schedules and oversees all repairs or work needed on vehicles and equipment.
• Plans, carries out and evaluates preventive maintenance schedules for all vehicles and mechanical equipment, either personally, or through outside vendors.
• Assists supervisors in directing, planning, reporting, evaluating, supervising, coordinating and improving maintenance operations, activities and services of the department.
• Conducts various analyses and inspections of vehicles and mechanical systems to determine the most cost-effective means of maintenance, repair or replacement.
• Examines and locates mechanical and operational defects in a wide variety of vehicles and equipment; makes major and minor adjustments and repairs.
• Disassembles, repairs, grinds, replaces and adjusts engines, oil, water and fuel pumps, carburetors and fuel injectors, starting motors, clutches, transmissions, differentials, brakes and steering gear, tires and suspension systems on a wide variety of vehicles and equipment.
• Repairs, maintains and adjusts electrical wiring systems, charging systems, batteries and light systems on a wide variety of vehicles and equipment.
• Performs body repair work consisting of sheet metal and patching work, rustproofing, priming and painting on vehicles and equipment as needed.

Skills

Heavy equipment repair

Mechanical maintenance

Leadership

Preventive maintenance planning

Supervision

Education

High school diploma or GED

1 year college/technical in trucks & heavy equipment mechanics

3 years experience as heavy equipment mechanic

Leadership experience

Job description

Located along the western shore of Lake Michigan, Oak Creek is in the midst of a development boom and is one of the fastest growing cities in southeastern Wisconsin. In two decades, the City's population grew over 25 percent, and substantial growth and development is projected into the future. Adding vibrancy and a sense of place to the community, the City's Drexel Town Square features a modern mixed-use development anchored by a civic center plaza, City Hall, and Library facility. The City's elected leadership strategically invests in Oak Creek's future as demonstrated by projects already underway.

The Department of Public Works is divided into four distinct yet collaborative Divisions. The Public Works Divisions include Streets, Parks & Open Space, Forestry, and Street Lighting. This position supports all three Public Works Divisions and Fire Department vehicle maintenance.

Under general supervision, coordinates, directs, and performs skilled work in the mechanical repair and maintenance of heavy gasoline and diesel-driven trucks and other mechanical equipment; identifies, orders, receives, stores, issues and maintains trucks parts and materials; prepares records, reports, and correspondence related to truck and equipment repair.

Major Duties/Essential Functions

Oversees, maintains and operates preventative maintenance program for city equipment and vehicles; schedules and oversees all repairs or work needed on vehicles and equipment. Plans, carries out and evaluates preventive maintenance schedules for all vehicles and mechanical equipment, either personally, or through outside vendors.

Assists supervisors in directing, planning, reporting, evaluating, supervising, coordinating and improving maintenance operations, activities and services of the department. Conducts various analyses and inspections of vehicles and mechanical systems to determine the most cost-effective means of maintenance, repair or replacement.

Examines and locates mechanical and operational defects in a wide variety of vehicles and equipment; makes major and minor adjustments and repairs.

Disassembles, repairs, grinds, replaces and adjusts engines, oil, water and fuel pumps, carburetors and fuel injectors, starting motors, clutches, transmissions, differentials, brakes and steering gear, tires and suspension systems on a wide variety of vehicles and equipment.

Repairs, maintains and adjusts electrical wiring systems, charging systems, batteries and light systems on a wide variety of vehicles and equipment.

Performs body repair work consisting of sheet metal and patching work, rustproofing, priming and painting on vehicles and equipment as needed.

Education/Experience

Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. Typical qualifications would be: 1) possession of a high school diploma or G.E.D., 2) post high school education equivalent to one year of college or technical school in the areas of trucks and heavy equipment mechanics, 3) three years experience as a heavy equipment mechanic, and 4) demonstrated leadership ability with subordinates in past positions.

License/Certifications

Possession of a valid Wisconsin Motor vehicle operator's license. Candidate will be required to obtain a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) within six months of hire. Loss of license may be cause for demotion, layoff or termination.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and on-call for snow/ice operations and other emergencies, as needed.

Additional Information

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. To view the complete job description for this position, please visit Job Descriptions | City of Oak Creek (oakcreekwi.gov).