Highway Equipment Mechanic Diesel & Heavy Gear

Outagamie County; Appleton (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Benefit options

Job summary

Outagamie County is seeking a Mechanic (HWY) in the Highway Shop. This safety-sensitive role requires compliance with DOT drug and alcohol procedures and availability to report to work during regular business hours and after hours to respond to emergencies and highway conditions.

Under supervision, the Mechanic repairs, overhauls, and maintains automotive, construction, road equipment, and building systems.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in mechanics with special training in gasoline and diesel engines and maintenance of heavy equipment.
• Four years of experience in mechanics.
• Valid CDL Class A, B, C with endorsement N (Tanker) and ability to operate CMVs 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.

Responsibilities

• Report to work after hours to respond to emergencies and highway conditions with 15 minutes call and 45 minutes to report.
• Maintain and repair mechanical, hydraulic, computerized, and electrical systems of vehicles, disassembling, adjusting, and repairing or replacing parts as needed.
• Diagnose mechanical defects in a wide variety of gasoline and diesel powered automotive, construction, and road equipment, performing road service as necessary.
• Weld 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.

Skills

Four years of experience in mechanics

Education

Associate Degree in mechanics with training in gasoline/diesel engines and heavy equipment maintenance

ASE Certifications or ability to obtain them

Job description

Outagamie County is seeking a Mechanic (HWY) in the Highway Shop. This safety-sensitive role requires compliance with DOT drug and alcohol procedures and availability to report to work during regular business hours and after hours to respond to emergencies and highway conditions.

Under supervision, the Mechanic repairs, overhauls, and maintains automotive, construction, road equipment, and building systems.