Municipal Fleet Technician

CityofWausau; Wausau (WI); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled mechanic to service and maintain a diverse fleet of automotive and heavy equipment. This role involves performing repairs, conducting inspections, and ensuring optimal vehicle functionality. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in diesel and gasoline engine repair, along with the ability to work with hydraulics and electrical systems. With excellent benefits, including paid CDL training and a supportive work environment, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to grow your career while making a significant impact on the community's fleet operations.

Benefits

Annual Tool Allowance of $500

Paid CDL Training

15 Days Vacation Accrual per Year

3 Personal Holidays upon Hire

Generous Sick Leave Balance

10 Paid Holidays

Shift Differential Pay

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; formal training or experience in mechanic repair preferred.
• Ability to diagnose and repair diesel and gasoline engines, hydraulics, and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on automotive and heavy equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical failures across various vehicle types.
• Maintain records of service and repairs using paper and computer systems.

Skills

Diesel Engine Repair

Gasoline Engine Repair

Hydraulic Systems Diagnosis

Electrical Systems Repair

Welding

Fabrication

Preventive Maintenance

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Formal Course Work in Heavy Equipment Repair

Professional Experience in Mechanic Repair

Tools

Diagnostic Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Job description

The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of activities designed to service, repair, and maintain automotive and heavy equipment owned by the City.

Quick Facts about this Position

• Starting hourly rate of $25.36 or higher depending on related qualifications
• Second Shift position 2:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (First shift vacancies are filled by 2nd Shift employees by seniority.)
• Shift Differential of $1.45 per hour for 2nd Shift in addition to base pay rate
• Any work in excess of 8 hours per day is considered overtime
• Annual tool allowance of $500
• Paid CDL training provided to obtain required license (see Additional Information section for more details)
• Excellent benefits, including starting vacation accrual of 15 days per year, 3 personal holidays upon hire, generous sick leave balance, and 10 paid holidays

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs automotive medium/heavy truck, heavy equipment, trailer, small engine equipment, and emergency vehicle service, maintenance, and repair.
• Maintains vehicle functional condition by reviewing operator service requests, conducting inspections, and performing preventive maintenance.
• Diagnoses and repair failures of all types; engines, transmissions, hydraulic, electronics-computer, electrical, suspension, drive train, fuel system, chassis, and other mechanical components.
• Replaces parts and components on a wide variety of small equipment, automotive, heavy machinery, and attachments.
• Rebuilds and repairs several types of specialty equipment and attachments.
• Up-fits new equipment to meet the special requirements of each department, i.e., fire, police, sewer, public works, airport.
• Welds and fabricates components or attachments as needed.
• Maintains vehicle records by recording service and repairs on paper and computer-based systems.
• Provides roadside service repairs.
• Operates all municipal fleet equipment to diagnose and verify repairs.
• Subject to work outside of a normal work hour/week schedule as weather or circumstances dictate i.e., snowstorms, tornados, fires, accidents, etc.
• Responds to or refers requests to the Fleet & Facilities Manager or Fleet Supervisor.
• Employee relations: Foster a productive and collaborative work environment by coordinating work efforts with other City departments and employees.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform related work as required or assigned by the Fleet Manager and Fleet Supervisor.

Education and Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and
• Formal course work in heavy equipment and truck repair orminimum of one year of professional experience in mechanic repair
• Possession of a valid State of Wisconsin Commercial Driver's license (CDL) Class A,B,C,D with N Endorsement, without restrictions on air brakes orability to pass the Class A written exams within 30 days of hire, and obtain a valid State of Wisconsin Commercial Driver's license (CDL) Class A,B,C,D with N Endorsement, without restrictions on air brakes within six (6) months of hire.

A combination of education, training, and experience which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to meet the standards laid out in the City of Wausau Fleet Safety Program.
• Working knowledge of diesel and gasoline engines, hydraulic and electronic failure diagnosis and repair.
• Knowledge of welding, fabricating, and equipment maintenance.
• Ability to work hand and power tools. Must maintain good mechanical and electrical abilities and aptitude.
• Ability to cooperate and communicate with other members of the staff, supervisor, and public. Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to follow directions and complete work and establish priorities.
• Ability to perform complex diagnostic procedures using computers and diagnostic tools.

Physical and Working Environment

Employee performs standard activities requiring physical effort. The duties of the job include physical activities such as stooping, kneeling, standing, walking, lifting (lift and carry objects weighing 60 pounds or less, and push or pull objects weighing up to 100 pounds), fingering, grasping, talking, hearing/listening (perceiving sounds in order to understand signals such as spoken directions, warning alarms, or requests for information), seeing/observing, bending/twisting (of the neck, back, or torso in order to reach, lift, tend machines, move materials, etc.), reaching (extending the hands or arms in any direction in order to push, pull, or grasp an object or control), feeling (using the sense of touch in fingers, hands, or other body parts to sense the position or quality of objects) and climbing (ascending or descending steps, stairs, ladders, scaffolding, or machines). Specific vision abilities required include close, distance, and peripheral vision; depth perception; the ability to adjust focus; and distinguish objects clearly at 20 inches or less with glasses, if needed.

The employee may be exposed to disagreeable elements of high and low outdoor temperatures. The employee may be exposed to repetitive activities; intense or continuous noise; dirty environment; improper illumination; chemical hazards, and air contamination. The use of personal protection equipment (PPE) may be required, as there is significant exposure to hazards and conditions where there is a possible danger to life, health, or bodily injury, which may include mechanical, electrical, air contaminations, and heights. May be required to work in a physically confined worksite with cramped, small or restricted workplace making it difficult to stand, sit, or walk.

IMPORTANT! All applications must completely filled out and have a Resume attached in the Attachments section of the application. Applications that are not complete and do not have the required attachment will not be considered.
When completing References section, include 3 professional references with current and valid email addresses. References will not be contacted unless a conditional offer of employment is extended and accepted.

CDL TRAINING INFORMATION:

The City of Wausau will make arrangements for the Employee's enrollment in the CDL training program and ensure that all necessary payments are made directly to the training institution. The City of Wausau will directly cover the full cost of the Commercial Driver's License (CDL) training program, including tuition, materials, and testing, as provided by an accredited training institution.

As a condition of receiving this benefit, Employee agrees to comply with the following terms and conditions:

• Participate in the CDL training program, adhere to the program's requirements, and diligently complete all necessary coursework, training, and examinations.
• Take and successfully pass the Theory Training Assessment with a minimum 80% and participate in Behind-the-wheel Training to demonstrate proficiency sufficient to pass the State administered CDL skills test.
• Successfully pass the State administered CDL skills test and obtain a Class A CDL or Class B CDL with no restrictions.

The City of Wausau will compensate regular wages for the class and test time. Any study time spent outside of class will not be compensable.

Further, Employee agrees to remain actively employed with the City of Wausau for a period of thirty-six (36) months following the date of receipt of the certification.

Should Employee fail to obtain the Class A CDL or Class B CDL, voluntarily terminate employment with The City of Wausau prior to the thirty-six (36) month date referenced in item E above or be discharged for cause prior to the thirty-six (36) month date referenced in item E above, Employee agrees and promises to repay the cost of the course noted in item A above. Costs will be prorated at 100% from 0 to 1 year, 75% from 1 to 2 years, and 50% from 2 to 3 years.

This agreement shall be canceled in its entirety upon completion of thirty-six (36) months of continued employment or in the event of death, a permanent layoff, or a permanent disability of the employee prior to the thirty-six (36) month date.

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS:

The City of Wausau will make arrangements to furnish appropriate auxiliary aids and services where necessary and reasonable to afford an individual with a disability the opportunity to participate in the recruitment process. Please notify the Human Resources Department or phone [phone] to request special accommodations prior to the application deadline.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS:

Wisconsin Statutes, Sections 19.36 (7), 64.09 (5), and 64.11 (7) require public employers to treat the following items as a public record: Each applicant’s application, records, recommendations and qualifications except as provided in Section 19.36 (7), Wis. Stats. that allows the identity of an applicant to remain confidential if the applicant requests in writing that the City not provide access to this information.

If you choose not to have this information become a public record, you must make such a request in writing to the Human Resources Department. If you become a finalist for the position, your identity may be disclosed as required by law.

ADDITIONAL NOTICES:
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/posters/fmla
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/posters/employee-polygraph-protection-act

The City of Wausau is an Equal Opportunity Employer.