Master Mechanic: Advanced Truck & Equipment Repair

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

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