Road and Bridge Mechanic A

Saline County; Kansas; On-site; USD 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tool allowance

Job summary

Saline County Road and Bridge seeks a Road and Bridge Mechanic A to diagnose, repair, and maintain diesel and gasoline engines, hydraulic systems, and electrical systems on heavy equipment. You will perform welding and fabricating, use diagnostic software, and operate precision gauges. CDL-A with endorsements or completion of the county program is required within 6 months.

Tool allowance provided. Mon-Fri hours with occasional variations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years verifiable experience as a line mechanic in repair/maintenance of diesel and gasoline engines as well as hydraulic, air, electrical, cooling and drive-train systems.
• A valid Class A CDL with air brake, tractor/trailer, and tanker endorsements or completion of Saline County Road and Bridge program within 6 months.
• Must be insurable under Saline County’s fleet insurance policy.
• Must be physically able to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Must supply own hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Obtain diagnostic information and confirm corrections with equipment operator.
• Inspect, diagnose, and repair electrical and mechanical systems on automotive equipment, heavy trucks, and construction equipment.
• Utilize laptop diagnostic software and test equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Operate metal fabrication tools (drill press, hydraulic press, grinders, lathe) and perform welding/cutting as needed.
• Read precision gauges (micrometers, dial indicators, calipers) and fabricate needed fixtures.
• Maintain shop tools and inventory; ensure a safe, clean work area.

Skills

Reading gauges

Diesel engines

Hydraulic systems

Welding (gas/arc/mig)

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Laptop Diagnostic software

Drill press

Hydraulic press

Grinders

Lathe

Calipers/micrometers

Job description

Road and Bridge Mechanic AOpen Maintenance/Laborer | Full TimePosting Start Date10/23/2026Posting End DateOpen Until FilledDescriptionsSalary Information:Expected hiring range is $22.22/hr to $28.49/ hr. dependent on qualifications and verifiable experience.$2,500.00 tool allowance divided monthly over first 12-months, paid the first paycheck of each month.Hours:8am - 4:30pm Monday thru Friday. Labor Day to Memorial Day.7 am - 3:30pm Monday thru Friday. Memorial Day to Labor Day.Job Duties Include:Obtain diagnostic information and that it is corrected from the equipment operator. Perform tests and determine what parts need to be repaired or replaced. Notify the Service Manager if the problem is serious. Inspect, diagnose, and repair the electrical and mechanical systems of automotive equipment, heavy trucks, and construction equipment. This includes fuel, exhaust, brake and cooling systems, gasoline, propane and diesel engines, transmission, hydraulic and all other mechanical systems. Test machinery for proper operation. Utilize Laptop Diagnostic software and computer. Operate metal fabrication tools and equipment including drill press, hydraulic press, cylinder hones, grinders, air tools and lathe. Test equipment such as hydraulic flow and pressure gauges, vacuum gauge, voltmeter, ohmmeter, dwell meter, etc. Properly read and use precision gauges such as inside and outside micrometers, dial indicators, calipers, depth gauges, etc. May design and build jigs and fixtures for equipment. Preheat and clean metals, braze, solder and coat non-ferrous metals and face loader buckets. Perform acetylene, Arc, mig and aluminum welding and cutting torch in the repair and fabrication of bridges, all equipment, and attachments. Adjust and complete minor repairs on welding equipment. Maintain inventory of welding shop supplies. Operate arc welder, braze welder and cutting torch. Design and fabricate special tools needed for equipment repair. Perform tune-ups on gasoline and propane engines, valve adjustments on gas, propane, and diesel engines. Provide your own hand tools for shop. Responsible for maintaining a safe and clean work area.RequirementsMinimum Qualifications:Must have a High School diploma or the equivalent.Must have the ability to properly read and use precision gauges.Must have three (3) years of verifiable experience as a line mechanic in the repair and maintenance of diesel and gasoline engines as well as hydraulic, air, electrical, cooling and drive-train systems. A certificate in Diesel Mechanics from a Vocational-Technical School may be substituted as one (1) year of experience.Must have a valid Class A Commercial Driver License with air brake, tractor/trailer, and tanker endorsements or complete the Salina Area Technical College Commercial Truck Driver Training program administered by the Saline County Road and Bridge within six (6) months of employment.Must be insurable under Saline County’s fleet insurance policy.Must be physically able to perform the job including lifting at least 50 lbs.Must supply own hand tools.Physical Requirements:Determined Work Level: Level 4 – Heavy Work **will accept applicants at 3.75 exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly. Ability to hear. Ability to communicate ideas by means of the spoken word. Ability to seize, hold, grasp, turn, or otherwise work with hand or hands. Ability to pick, pinch, or otherwise work primarily with fingers, rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling. Ability to use one or both legs and/or feet to move controls on machinery or equipment. Ability to bend body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.Veteran's Preference:Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a veteran under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum qualifications of the position and successfully pass any required pre-employment testing or any requirements such as licensing. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring officials. To be successful, the expectation is that a candidate will be able to competently perform the routine tasks of the position with limited supervision by the end of the probationary period of covered positions.