WELDER/MECHANIC II

Benton County Talks Trash Work Group; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Medical

Life Insurance

Long-term disability insurance

APERS pension

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Vacation Leave

Job summary

Benton County in Bentonville, AR is hiring a Welder/Mechanic II to perform repairs on road equipment and to make timely judgments on repairs or replacements to keep equipment functioning.

Role requires experience with diesel and gasoline engines, ability to analyze mechanical failures, and adherence to safety standards. Travel to field sites and fabrication work are involved, with a strong emphasis on efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Experience with diesel and gasoline engines.
• Ability to analyze and repair mechanical failures.
• Maintain records and reports as required.
• Strong safety adherence and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Perform major and minor repairs of gasoline and diesel engines.
• Set priorities based on parts, costs, and demands.
• Keep work area clean and follow safety standards.
• Road test vehicles and equipment to verify repairs.
• Travel to the field to assess and repair equipment.
• Fabrication work on equipment as needed.
• Cross-train in tire repair/replacement.

Skills

Heavy equipment maintenance

Diesel/gas engine repair

Analytical thinking

Record keeping

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade school certification (preferred)

Job description

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WELDER/MECHANIC II

Full Time Bentonville, AR, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1442

Salary Range: $20.50 To $28.19 Hourly

Summary:

Make repairs to equipment, make judgment calls in order to keep the road equipment functioning, be able to assess the jobs and repair in a timely manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned.

• Performs major and minor repairs of gasoline and diesel engines. Must be able to analyze the situation and make decisions as to needed repairs or replacement, thus saving taxpayer dollars.
• Must be able to exercise good judgment in setting priorities based on need, parts, costs, and demands.
• Keeps work area clean and maintains all safety standards as required by law and the policies of Benton County.
• Road tests all vehicles and equipment to establish a working knowledge of who it should run and the effectiveness of the repairs.
• Must travel to the field to make assessments on equipment and make repairs, minimizing down-time.
• Provides personal tools to accomplish necessary repairs.
• Performs fabrication work on all equipment as needed.
• Cross-training in repairing and replacing tires.

Qualification Requirements:

Experience and considerable knowledge of the methods, materials and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of various types of heavy equipment and other power driven equipment and tools. Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records and reports. Carry out complex oral and written instructions. Ability to analyze and repair mechanical failures. Work effectively with the general public. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position doesn’t have any supervisory responsibilities.

Education and/or Experience:

The incumbent must have a high school diploma or equivalent, five-to-eight years of experience in diesel/gasoline mechanics. Trade school coursework/certifications preferred.

Working Relationships:

Must be able to work well with the operators, supervisors, and staff from other Departments who use County vehicles.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, bend, use hands to handle or feel objects/controls, reach with hands and arms, and talk, see, and hear. The incumbent must regularly lift 40 pounds and occasionally lift items weighing 75 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, peripheral, depth perception and the ability to see colors.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions.

The incumbent is subject to the elements and works under adverse conditions, notably dust, dirt, noise, temperature extremes, oily conditions, and fumes.

Employee Benefits Overview:

Benefits are an important part of the overall compensation package. We are pleased to offer a comprehensive array of valuable benefits.

County Paid Insurance Benefits

• Employee Medical
• Basic life and ADD Insurance
• Long-term disability insurance

Access to voluntary benefits, including:

• Medical (Spouse/Children)
• Dental, and Vision coverage
• Supplemental life insurance
• Critical Illness coverage
• Hospital indemnity plans

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• Participation in the Arkansas Public Employees Retirement System (APERS) pension program
• Voluntary Nationwide Deferred Compensation 457(b) Retirement plan
• 11 Paid Holidays annually
• Paid Sick Leave (up to 12 working days per year)
• Paid Vacation Leave (up to 10 working days per year)