Mechanic - Waite Park

Minnesota City Jobs; Waite Park (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Waite Park is seeking a skilled Mechanic to perform mechanical maintenance and diagnose repairs on small engines, automobiles, trucks, emergency response vehicles, and heavy equipment operated by the municipality.

The role also covers maintenance, fabrication/welding, and upkeep for the Public Works Fleet; minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and two years of repair experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and two years' experience in vehicle, equipment and machinery repair and maintenance operations.
• Preferred candidates would have experience in heavy equipment repair, hydraulics, welding, and minor building maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair municipal fleet including small engines, automobiles, trucks, and heavy equipment.
• Fabricate/weld and perform upkeep for the Public Works Fleet.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Mechanical repair

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary: The City of Waite Park is accepting applications for the Mechanic position. This position performs highly skilled technical work in mechanical maintenance and diagnosing repairs of the operating small engines, automobiles, trucks, emergency response vehicles, heavy equipment and other standard and special automotive equipment operated by the municipality. This position is responsible for the maintenance, fabricating/welding, and upkeep for all the Public Works Fleet.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and two years' experience in vehicle, equipment and machinery repair and maintenance operations or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred candidates would also have experience in heavy equipment repair, hydraulics, welding, and minor building maintenance. Applicants must also possess a valid Class B Commercial Vehicle Driver's License with tanker and air brake endorsements (must obtain within 6 months of hire.)