MECHANIC

Winnebago County, Wisconsin; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Winnebago County Highway Department is seeking a skilled Mechanic to repair and maintain the county vehicle and equipment fleet. The role requires hands-on diagnostics across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and computer systems, plus welding and fabrication.

You'll operate shop tools, assist road crews, and train staff while ensuring safety and reliability. Valid Wisconsin CDL with tanker endorsement preferred; ASE certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Formal auto/diesel mechanics training with a diploma or certificate.
• A minimum of two years’ work experience performing equipment repairs preferred.
• Current valid Wisconsin Class A or B CDL with tanker endorsement; must obtain within 6 months if not present.
• ASE certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs repairs on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, air, cooling, water and computer systems.
• Welding, cutting, brazing and fabricating.
• Operates and maintains facility tools and diagnostic equipment.
• Provides support to county staff by maintaining equipment to a safe and dependable standard.
• Assists road crews with mechanical and fabrication repairs on the road system.
• Performs monthly testing and general maintenance to facilities and fuel system.
• Trains staff on proper equipment use and daily maintenance practices.
• Performs building maintenance and scheduled system testing.
• Operates county equipment and machinery.
• Repairs equipment using diagnostic programs and repair orders.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Computer repair knowledge

Independent worker

Emergency response

Fleet shop tools

Education

High School Diploma

Auto/Diesel mechanic training

Two years experience repair

Wisconsin CDL with tanker endorsement

ASE certifications preferred

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Mechanic

LOCATION: Winnebago County Highway Department

HIRING RANGE: $29.48 - $32.75/Hr.

STATUS: Full-time

HOURS PER WEEK: 40+

WORK HOURS: 6am-4pm/7am-3pm

DEPARTMENT: Highway

PAY BASIS: Hourly

PURPOSE AND SUMMARY:

Repairs and maintains the Winnebago County vehicle and equipment fleet.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 1.Performs repairs on all equipment systems, including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, air, cooling, water and computer systems, in a cost-effective manner.
• 2.Performs welding, cutting, brazing and fabricating.
• 3.Operates and maintains facility tools and diagnostic equipment.

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• 1.Provides support to the county staff by maintaining equipment to a safe and dependable standard.
• 2.Assists the road crews at times with mechanical and fabrication type repairs on the road system.
• 3.Performs monthly testing and general maintenance to the facilities and fuel system.
• 4.Trains staff on proper equipment use and daily maintenance practices.
• 5.Performs building maintenance and scheduled system testing.
• 6.Operates a variety of county equipment and machinery.
• 7.Repairs equipment using diagnostic programs and following troubleshooting charts.
• 8.Accesses and maintains electronic and written repair files, along with repair orders.
• 9.Performs other related duties as may be assigned.

WORK RELATIONSHIPS:

• 1.Reports to Highway Equipment Superintendent.
• 2.Works with mechanics and management in a team style environment.
• 3.Works with outside departments as needed.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, AND CERTIFICATION:

• 1.High School diploma or equivalent.
• 2.Formal training in auto/diesel mechanics with a diploma or certificate of completion or equivalent work experience.
• 3.A minimum of two years’ work experience performing equipment repairs preferred.
• 4.Current valid Wisconsin Class A or B commercial drivers’ license with tanker endorsement. Applicant could be considered without but would be required to obtain within 6 months of hire date.
• 5.ASE certifications preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• 1.Knowledge of mechanical systems involving engines, cooling systems, hydraulic systems, electrical systems and computer systems on a large variety of vehicles and equipment.
• 2.Knowledge of computer repair programs and the ability to access repair information online and in paper manuals.
• 3.Ability to work with minimal supervision and make decisions on general repairs.
• 4.Willingness to report to work on an as-needed basis for emergency repairs and fleet support during non-scheduled hours.
• 5.Must have all the general tools needed to repair equipment in a fleet style shop.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 1.Ability to perform most work from a standing or prone position for long periods of time.
• 2.Ability to work outside during adverse weather conditions.
• 3.Ability to perform heavy manual labor involving frequent bending, stooping and climbing.