Mechanic (Full Time)

Outagamie County; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Onsite Health Clinic

Job summary

Outagamie County seeks a skilled Mechanic to repair and maintain a variety of vehicles and equipment, with after-hours availability for emergencies. The role requires diagnosing mechanical issues, welding and fabricating parts, and performing preventative maintenance.

A CDL with tanker endorsement and ASE certs are preferred along with four years of experience. The position is safety-sensitive and may involve overtime, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in mechanics with gasoline/diesel engine focus.
• Four years of mechanic experience required.
• Valid CDL Class A/B/C with N tanker endorsement and CMV operating ability.
• ASE certifications or ability to obtain them.
• Combination of education and experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Report after hours to emergencies and highway conditions.
• Repair, overhaul, and maintain vehicles, equipment, and building systems.
• Diagnose mechanical defects on a wide range of equipment.
• Weld, fabricate, and strengthen parts as needed.
• Perform preventive maintenance and oil/fuel changes.
• Maintain records of time, location, equipment, and materials.
• Identify and request needed parts using manuals.
• Maintain tools and own hand tools as required.
• Assist with building maintenance when necessary.

Skills

Gasoline engines

Diesel engines

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Welding

Fabrication

Tools & equipment

Record keeping

Time management

Safety procedures

Education

Associate Degree in mechanics

Diesel engines training

ASE certifications

CDL Class A/B/C with tanker endorsement N

Heavy equipment maintenance

Tools

CDL verification tools

Job description

Finger movement-repetitive

• Finger movement-repetitive

Outagamie County Core Values

• Invested in Serving
• Better Together
• Create Progress
• Support Through Compassion

Position Purpose

The Mechanic is a safety-sensitive position subject to DOT drug & alcohol procedures, must be available to report to work during regular business hours and must be available after hours to respond to emergencies and/or highway conditions. Under general supervision of the Highway Operations Supervisor and/or Fleet/Facility Superintendent, the Mechanic repairs, overhauls, and maintains automotive, construction, road equipment, and building equipment. Must be available to work overtime, weekends, nights, and holidays as required.

Hours

Winter Mon-Fri 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Summer Mon-Thurs 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Work schedule fluctuates with the change of seasons and workloads. Flexibility is required based on workloads. Possibility of overtime

Benefits

Outagamie County offers Benefit options and paid time off for team members that work 20+ or more hours per week. Learn more today by visiting: https://www.outagamie.gov/Our-County/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefits-Information

Key Responsibilities

• Must be available to report to work after hours to respond to emergencies and/or highway conditions. Availability is the ability to respond to a phone call within 15 minutes and report to duty within 45 minutes.
• Maintains and repairs mechanical, hydraulic, computerized, and electrical systems of vehicles, disassembling, adjusting, and repairing or replacing parts as needed.
• Examines and diagnoses mechanical defects in a wide variety of gasoline and diesel powered automotive, construction, and road equipment, performing road service as necessary.
• Welds 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.

Education/Certifications/Experience Requirements

• Associate Degree in mechanics with special training in gasoline and diesel engines and maintenance of heavy equipment.
• Four years of experience in mechanics.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License Class A, B, C, D with endorsement N (Tanker) is required. As well as the ability to legally operate CMV's 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.

Required Or Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of and ability to apply the principles of gasoline and diesel mechanics to maintain and repair of a variety of equipment.
• Knowledge and skill in repairing electrical, mechanical, computerized, and hydraulic systems.
• Knowledge of and ability to diagnose and make repairs to a variety of heavy construction equipment such as excavators, motor graders, compactors, scrapers, bull dozers, loaders, asphalt pavers, trucks, tractors, etc.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance inspection methods and ability to diagnose mechanical defects.
• Knowledge of welding, torch use, and fabrication abilities.
• Knowledge of and ability to use mechanic's tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of and ability to use service and parts manuals.
• Ability to organize and maintain accurate and complete records, and prepare clear and comprehensive reports.
• Ability to budget time and schedule work to efficiently complete tasks.
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions, and cope with distracting vibrations, fumes, dust, etc.
• Ability to walk, stoop, bend, lift, carry; push, pull, and move objects up to 50 pounds, understanding and utilizing proper body mechanics.

Essential Physical Demands

• Stand/walk
• Lift/carry 50 lbs. from floor to waist level and 50 lbs. from floor to shoulder height
• Push/pull
• Climbing on equipment
• Stooping
• Repeated bending
• Crawling under equipment
• Reaching: high/low level
• Finger movement-repetitive
• Repetitive twisting/pressure with wrist or hands
• Both hands required
• Both legs required
• Ability to communicate verbally
• Visual requirements to perform mechanic work
• Ability to be disturbed or awakened for responding to emergencies and/or highway conditions

Outagamie County Diversity Statement

Outagamie County is committed to developing, nurturing, and sustaining an equitable community and workforce where all individuals can thrive. We pledge to amplify the voices of under-represented communities or those who were historically excluded, by removing barriers that result from racial, social injustice and inequities. We strive to ensure that equity, diversity, inclusion are embedded at all levels of Outagamie County programs and departments through acknowledging, analyzing, and addressing the root causes of inequities. We will create and advance equitable polices, practices and procedures, including, but not limited to County services, recruitment and retention, policies and practices, budgeting and procurement. We commit to being transparent and will continually evaluate and update our values when identified goals and objectives are not being achieved or sustained. Outagamie County will strive to create an inclusive environment where every community member feels like he/she/they belong.

OUTAGAMIE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE COUNTY WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND ENCOURAGES BOTH PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES AND INCUMBENTS TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS WITH THE EMPLOYER.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage: Outagamie County currently offers eligible employees a Low-Deductible Health Plan and a High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account (HSA). Each of these plans are available for single or family coverage at affordable rates.
• Dental Coverage: Eligible employees may choose either single, limited family, or family coverage.
• Vision Coverage: Outagamie County offers single, employee plus one, employee plus children, and family voluntary vision insurance for those that are benefit eligible. Vision insurance coverage provides an opportunity for employees to save money on routine vision exams, contacts, eyeglass frames, and lenses.
• Life Insurance: Outagamie County provides group life insurance for full-time employees. The cost of this coverage is paid for in full by the County.
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance: Short-Term Disability pays the employee a portion of his or her income for a specified period of time, as determined by the plan. The Short-Term Disability plan provides coverage for injuries and illnesses that occur outside of work. The premium for this coverage is paid entirely by the employee and is available to active employees that meet the hours threshold requirements.
• Long-Term Disability Insurance: All regular, non-union full-time employees are eligible for long-term disability coverage. Premiums are fully paid by the County.
• Wisconsin Retirement System: Wisconsin Retirement Program helps provide for financial security during retirement. Monthly annuity payments at retirement are calculated using years of creditable service, average earnings (based on three highest years of earnings), formula factors, age at retirement and selected annuity option. The retirement plan consists of two parts: an employee-required portion and an employer-required portion. Outagamie County pays the employer portion, and employees are responsible for paying the employee-required portion, which is determined by the state each year. Enrollment is required for eligible employees. Eligibility is determined based on Wisconsin Retirement System plan rules.
• Deferred Compensation: Deferred Compensation allows employees to set aside pre-tax earnings toward retirement. Employees can save up to 100% of their compensation, to a maximum of $23,500 annually, or as little as $10.00 per paycheck. The amount deferred reduces year-end state and federal income tax base. All the earnings will accrue tax-deferred until such time as the assets are withdrawn, generally at retirement, termination, or other special circumstances. There is also an after-tax 457 Roth contribution option.
• Flexible Spending Account Plan: The Flexible Spending Account Plan saves money by allowing the employee to pay for certain medical related expenses and dependent care expenses on a pre‑tax basis, reducing annual taxable income resulting in Federal, State, Social Security, and Medicare tax savings.
• Employee Assistance Program: Outagamie County has an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). The services offered as part of the County's plan are a benefit provided at no cost to its employees and their immediate family members to help deal with life's stresses. EAP consists of caring individuals who are certified counselors. They offer professional support and direction towards resolving problems or concerns. They can also help by referring the employee to another resource if assistance is needed beyond the EAP.
• Paid Time Off: Outagamie County offers several paid time off benefits that include: vacation, personal holidays, national holidays, sick leave, bereavement leave and military leave.
• Employee and Family Clinic: Primary Health Services, Acute Health Care and Physical Therapy are available to employees and dependents ages 12 months and up (age 13 and up for physical therapy), who are covered on a county health plan. A Health Coach is available to all employees, and to dependents covered under a county health plan age 14 and older. There is an onsite location and a shared clinic site location.
• Fitness Center: Located at the downtown campus, a brand new fitness center with treadmills and other gym equipment is available to all employees from 5am to 10pm daily.
• Pet Insurance: Please note that the pet insurance offers are discounts offered to Outagamie County employees and are not programs sponsored by Outagamie County. Please contact the companies directly for any questions, concerns or service issues.

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Values of Excellence (Recognition Program)

A program designed to celebrate the big wins, the daily efforts and everything in between of our county employees, which such a great place to grow, work, and thrive together. Where anyone as a county employee can recognize someone for a job well done!

Continuing Education

Outagamie County encourages continuing education by offering Education Reimbursement. This reimbursement is intended to provide assistance to the employee for out-of-pocket expenses for continuing education for the mutual benefit of the employee and Outagamie County, not covered in the departmental budget.

Any Outagamie County employee in good standing, averaging twenty (20) hours or more per week during the six (6) months prior to the start of the course, is eligible to apply. This statement is not all-inclusive in regard to tuition reimbursement.

https://www.outagamie.gov/Our-County/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefits-Information

Question

Did you test positive or refused to test on any DOT pre‑employment drug test administered by an employer to which the driver applicant applied for, but did not obtain, safety-sensitive transportation work during the past 2 years?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question