Fleet Mechanic

City of Neenah; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 3,000 - 4,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation

Sick leave

Employee Health Clinic

Wellness program

Job summary

The City of Neenah seeks a skilled vehicle mechanic to repair and maintain a variety of city vehicles and heavy equipment. Under the supervision of the Fleet Supervisor, you will diagnose and service mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, perform preventive maintenance, and keep accurate maintenance records.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, knowledge of diesel engines and heavy equipment, and a Wisconsin CDL with air brake and tanker endorsements or

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge in diesel engine repair, heavy equipment, auto repair, or welding.
• Valid Wisconsin CDL plus B, C, D with air brake and tanker endorsements or ability to obtain within 1 year of hire.
• 1 to 3 years of vocational schooling in diesel engine repair, heavy equipment, auto repair, or welding.
• ASE Certification and experience in welding, hydraulics, pneumatics, or related work are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Repair, maintain, and troubleshoot vehicles and heavy equipment (e.g., graders, loaders, plow trucks, recycling trucks).
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Repair diesel and gasoline engines, transmissions, brakes, clutches, and related systems.
• Adjust and calibrate components such as brakes, engines, and hydraulic/electrical systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance (oil changes, tune-ups, filter replacements, inspections).
• Maintain accurate maintenance and repair records for all equipment.
• Maintain reliable attendance and availability for on-call emergency response.

Skills

Diesel engine repair

Heavy equipment

Auto repair

Welding

CDL (B/C/D) with air brake & tanker or

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational schooling in diesel repair / heavy equipment / welding

ASE Certification

Job description

City of Neenah Mission:

“We strengthen our community by building on the past, owning the present, and stewarding the future together.”

City Of Neenah Core Values

• Pursue Growth-Individual development positively influences the community.
• Encourage Innovation-Anticipate change. Embrace creativity and inspire ideas.
• Cultivate Collaborative Relationships-Succeed by fostering mutual respect as we grow and work together.
• Engage with Our Community-Acknowledge people. Hear people. Include people.

Position Overview

This position performs skilled mechanical work in the maintenance and repair of City Vehicles and various associated equipment. This work is performed under the direction of the Fleet Supervisor.

Key Responsibilities

• Repair, maintain, and troubleshoot various vehicles and heavy equipment (e.g., graders, loaders, plow trucks, recycling trucks).
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Repair diesel and gasoline engines, transmissions, brakes, clutches, and related systems.
• Adjust and calibrate components such as brakes, engines, and hydraulic/electrical systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance (e.g., oil changes, tune-ups, filter replacements, inspections).
• Maintain accurate maintenance and repair records for all equipment.
• Maintain reliable attendance and availability for on-call emergency response.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Knowledge in diesel engine repair, heavy equipment, auto repair, or welding
  • Valid Wisconsin CDL is required with B, C, and D with air brake and tanker endorsements or ability to obtain within 1 year of hire
• Preferred Qualifications
  • 1 to 3 years of vocational schooling in diesel engine repair, heavy equipment, auto repair, or welding
  • ASE Certification
  • Experience in welding (rod and wire feed), cutting torches, plasma cutters, braising, hydraulics and pneumatics, or a combination of schooling, training, and/or experience.

Salary And Benefits

• Typical Hours- Monday through Friday 8am-4pm with a paid lunch and the opportunity for overtime. Guaranteed 40 hours per week.
• Pay Range: $30.59- $33.96 depending on experience.
• Salary range reflects base to midpoint of the pay scale. Offers above midpoint require Council approval.
• The City of Neenah offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • Competitive health and dental insurance programs with WRS contributions
    • Current health insurance cost per month for employee only is $81.92 and cost for family is $327.73
  • Free access to Employee Health Clinic provided by ThedaCare at Work
  • Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation.

Supplemental Information

The City of Neenah is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Job Description can be viewed in full detail at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/neenahwi/classspecs

Employee Health Clinic

Benefit eligible employees (Those working 30 or more hours per week) have access to the City's employee clinic free of charge.

Dependents up to age 26 who are on the City's health plan may also use the employee clinic at no cost. Those dependents not on the City's health plan may access the clinic but are required to pay a $40 co-pay.

Medical

The City offers medical insurance through UMR. To better understand the network, you can visit umr.com and search for UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus network.

Wellness Benefit

Covered employees and spouses who participate in their annual wellness screening receive up to $400 annually into a Health Reimbursement Account on a pre-tax basis. This benefit can be used for medical expenses such as deductibles and co-pays.

Flexible Spending Account Plan

Eligible employees may elect to participate in a flexible spending account (FSA) plan. The FSA plan allows employees to have payroll deducted pre-tax and kept in an account that the employee may use for certain medical, dental, or vision costs not covered by insurance, or for dependent care, or for independent health premiums.

Dental

The City uses Delta Dental as its dental provider. Employees pay 10% of the overall premium. This benefit includes a $1500 annual orthodontic allowance for each covered member on the plan.

Vision

The City uses Delta as its Vision provider. The Employee pays 100% of this premium.

Ancillary Benefits

The City offers ancillary benefits to offset health care costs. These benefits include Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity.

Each of the available benefits offer an additional wellness benefit.

Income Continuation Insurance

As a WRS eligible employee, we participate in Income Continuation Insurance through the State of Wisconsin. Employees who are disabled due to a personal medical event may receive monetary benefits similar to a short-term disability program. Some provisions apply.

Life Insurance

The City provides WRS eligible employees with basic life insurance in the amount of one times an employee’s annual salary at no cost to them.

Employees may elect additional coverage for themselves and eligible dependents. Rates are based on age and salary as determined by the carrier.

Wisconsin Retirement System

The City of Neenah participates in the Wisconsin Retirement System. All eligible employees are automatically enrolled into the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). The City of Neenah pays the employer portion, and each eligible employee is responsible for the employee portion.

Employee Assistance Program

The City of Neenah has an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). This service is offered at no cost to its employees and their immediate family members to help deal with life's stresses. EAP consists of caring individuals who are certified counselors. They can also help by referring the employee to another resource if assistance is needed beyond the EAP.

Deferred Compensation

Deferred Compensation allows employees to set aside pre-tax earnings toward retirement. The amount deferred reduces year-end state and federal income tax base. All the earnings will accrue tax-free until such time as the assets are withdrawn, generally at retirement, termination, or other special circumstances. There is also an after-tax 457 Roth contribution option. The City does not contribute to these plans.

Time Away from Work

The City of Neenah offers several paid time off benefits to include: vacation, holidays, floating holidays, sick leave, funeral leave and jury duty leave.

Other Qualifications

01. What types of large vehicles do you have experience operating? (ex. Garbage Truck, Plow, Tractor) If none, type N/A

02. Do you have a valid Class B, C, and D Commercial Driver's License?

03. Do you have a N endorsement with your CDL?

• Yes
• No

04. Do you have 1 to 3 years of vocational schooling in diesel engine repair, heavy equipment, auto repair, and welding?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question