Master Mechanic

WCA: Wisconsin Counties Association; Georgia; On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia County Highway & Transportation is seeking a full-time mechanic with strong hands-on repair skills across metals, welding, hydraulics and powertrains. The role requires formal technical training or long-term experience in truck and equipment maintenance, with examinations to validate knowledge.

Compensation varies by level, with starting and master mechanic rates based on credentials. Applicants should have an accredited vocational or technical school background and demonstrate

Qualifications

• Associate Degree from an accredited vocational or technical school with 2+ years in truck/equipment repairs, or vocational diploma with 5+ years in repairs.
• High School diploma or equivalent with up to 10 years of relevant hands-on repair experience.
• Mechanics knowledge and certification may be evaluated in exams.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily repairing/rebuilding tasks on trucks and equipment.
• Work with metals, welding, hydraulics, transmissions, differentials, power dividers, engines, brakes and suspensions.
• Assist wiring for trucks and equipment and undergo mechanic examinations as required.

Skills

Truck/equipment repair

Welding

Hydraulics

Diagnostics

Education

Associate degree or vocational diploma

High school diploma + 10 years experience

Job description

Job Description

Full time position with Columbia County Highway & Transportation. Qualifications: Associate Degree from an accredited vocational or technical school and a minimum of two (2) years experience in truck/equipment repairs OR Vocational diploma from an accredited vocational or technical school in welding, fabrication, auto mechanics or related field and a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in truck/equipment repairs OR High School diploma or its equivalent and such practical training and experience comparable to a minimum of ten (10) years of current work experience in a daily routine manner, for equipment O.E.M. construction company, etc. with daily repairing/rebuilding duties being, but not limited to; metals, welding, hydraulics, transmissions, differentials, power dividers, gas and diesel engines, brakes, suspensions, as well as wiring for trucks and equipment. Mechanics Job Knowledge, Skills and mechanic examination will be administered. Position is being filled at either Mechanic level (starting rate $27.985 per hour) or Master Mechanic level ($29.819 per hour), based on experience and certifications. Application deadline is September 11, 2026. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Application Deadline

2026-09-09

Job Type

County

Job Description

Full time position with Columbia County Highway & Transportation. Qualifications: Associate Degree from an accredited vocational or technical school and a minimum of two (2) years experience in truck/equipment repairs OR Vocational diploma from an accredited vocational or technical school in welding, fabrication, auto mechanics or related field and a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in truck/equipment repairs OR High School diploma or its equivalent and such practical training and experience comparable to a minimum of ten (10) years of current work experience in a daily routine manner, for equipment O.E.M. construction company, etc. with daily repairing/rebuilding duties being, but not limited to; metals, welding, hydraulics, transmissions, differentials, power dividers, gas and diesel engines, brakes, suspensions, as well as wiring for trucks and equipment. Mechanics Job Knowledge, Skills and mechanic examination will be administered. Position is being filled at either Mechanic level (starting rate $27.985 per hour) or Master Mechanic level ($29.819 per hour), based on experience and certifications. Application deadline is September 11, 2026. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

https://www.co.columbia.wi.us/columbiacounty/hr/Human-Resources/Employment-Opportunities