Master Mechanic

Columbia County WI; Portage (WI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia County Highway & Transportation is seeking qualified technicians for full-time mechanic roles in Portage, Wisconsin. Positions include Mechanic and Master Mechanic levels, with starting hourly rates and a path based on experience and certifications. Applicants must complete the County application and submit by email, fax, or mail.

Deadline: August 19, 2026. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Responsibilities include daily repairs and rebuilding duties on trucks and equipment, with

Qualifications

• Associate Degree from an accredited vocational or technical school with 2+ years of truck/equipment repair experience.
• Vocational diploma in welding, fabrication, auto mechanics or related field with 5+ years of truck/equipment repair experience.
• High School diploma or equivalent with the equivalent of 10 years of hands-on repair experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily repairing and rebuilding duties on trucks and equipment.
• Meet County specifications and pass mechanic examination as required.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Education

Associate Degree

Vocational diploma in welding/fabrication/auto mechanics

High School diploma or equivalent

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
• 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
• 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.

Completion of County application is required and can be obtained from the website https://www.co.columbia.wi.us submit by email, fax or mail. Application deadline is August 19, 2026.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER