Diesel & Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Dane County; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dane County Land and Water Resources – Parks Division in Madison, WI is seeking a full-time Mechanic to maintain and repair a range of motorized equipment. The role requires diagnosing mechanical and electrical issues, performing preventive maintenance, and sometimes welding or fabricating parts. CDL is required with agency-specific conditions.

Flexibility for on-call duties is noted. The position supports multiple departments and equipment types, including snow removal and heavy machinery.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school and 3 years of experience in repair of light and heavy automotive, construction and maintenance equipment, including emphasis on diesel engines.
• Vocational diploma in diesel and heavy equipment technology or an associate degree in diesel equipment technology.
• Licensing requirements include CDL; background checks and safety testing as described.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain and repair varied automotive and heavy equipment including diesel and gasoline engines, trucks, tractors and snow removal equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical and computer problems on vehicles and equipment; perform preventive maintenance per manufacturer specs.
• Read and interpret diagrams and schematics; weld or fabricate as needed; operate and service snow plows and other snow/ice control equipment.

Skills

Diesel engines

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Welding

Reading diagrams

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma + 3 years diesel equipment experience

Vocational diploma in diesel and heavy equipment technology

2-year associate degree in diesel equipment technology

Tools

Fleet management software

Diagnostics tools for heavy equipment

CDL (Class A) with endorsements

Job description

Dane County Land and Water Resources – Parks Division in Madison, WI is seeking a full-time Mechanic to maintain and repair a range of motorized equipment. The role requires diagnosing mechanical and electrical issues, performing preventive maintenance, and sometimes welding or fabricating parts. CDL is required with agency-specific conditions.

Flexibility for on-call duties is noted. The position supports multiple departments and equipment types, including snow removal and heavy machinery.