Multiskill Mechanic: Diesel, Electrical & Heavy Equipment

City of Manitowoc; Manitowoc (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Manitowoc is seeking a skilled mechanic to service and repair a wide range of automotive equipment and municipal machinery. The role involves electrical, hydraulic, brake, and drivetrain work, along with preventive maintenance and on-call snow-event support.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, automotive repair training, and a valid CDL (Class BCD with air brakes). ASE certs are a plus and willingness to work off shifts is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; automotive repair training preferred.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (Class BCD) with air brakes.
• ASE certifications preferred but not required.
• Experience in servicing automotive equipment.
• Ability to read manuals and schematics.
• Willingness to work 2nd or 3rd shift during snow events.
• Ability to use respirators when required.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and replaces electrical systems such as wires, starters, alternators, regulators, and generators.
• Greases fittings, changes filters and oil.
• Repairs hydraulic equipment, tightens and seals, pumps and rams.
• Performs brake work.
• Checks and repairs drive train, universal joints, suspension and steering components.
• Winterizes all City-owned vehicles and equipment.
• Overhauls engines and equipment as needed.
• Performs tune-ups and diagnoses run ability problems with aid from a computerized scan tools where applicable.
• Makes service calls when machinery breaks down while in service.
• Maintains saws, generators, pumps, small engines and snow blowers.
• Replaces, repairs and adjusts brakes, clutches, transmissions and differentials.
• Performs road tests to check work performed to assure proper repair.
• Maintains on Marina as needed.
• Performs welding and fabrication work as required.
• Orders and issues parts as needed, maintains stock room and keeps inventory of spare parts.
• Performs maintenance on all lift bridges, and enters and retrieves data via computer.
• May perform auto body repairs and spray painting as required.

Skills

Automotive repair

Diesel engines

Electrical systems

Welding

Hydraulic systems

Diagnostics

Preventive maintenance

Tools usage

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Automotive repair training

Tools

Fleet maintenance software

Diagnostic scan tools

Air conditioning service

Job description

City of Manitowoc is seeking a skilled mechanic to service and repair a wide range of automotive equipment and municipal machinery. The role involves electrical, hydraulic, brake, and drivetrain work, along with preventive maintenance and on-call snow-event support.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, automotive repair training, and a valid CDL (Class BCD with air brakes). ASE certs are a plus and willingness to work off shifts is required.