Chief Mechanic

City of Oak Creek • Oak Creek, WI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, coordinates, directs, and performs skilled work in the mechanical repair and maintenance of heavy gasoline and diesel-driven trucks and other mechanical equipment; identifies, orders, receives, stores, issues and maintains trucks parts and materials; prepares records, reports, and correspondence related to truck and equipment repair. This position supports all three Public Works Divisions and Fire Department vehicle maintenance.

Requirements

• Possession of a high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Post high school education equivalent to one year of college or technical school in the areas of trucks and heavy equipment mechanics
• Three years experience as a heavy equipment mechanic
• Demonstrated leadership ability with subordinates in past positions
• Possession of a valid Wisconsin Motor vehicle operator’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Candidate will be required to obtain a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Oversees, maintains and operates preventative maintenance program for city equipment and vehicles; schedules and oversees all repairs or work needed on vehicles and equipment.
• Plans, carries out and evaluates preventive maintenance schedules for all vehicles and mechanical equipment, either personally, or through outside vendors.
• Assists supervisors in directing, planning, reporting, evaluating, supervising, coordinating and improving maintenance operations, activities and services of the department.
• Conducts various analyses and inspections of vehicles and mechanical systems to determine the most cost-effective means of maintenance, repair or replacement.
• Examines and locates mechanical and operational defects in a wide variety of vehicles and equipment; makes major and minor adjustments and repairs.
• Disassembles, repairs, grinds, replaces and adjusts engines, oil, water and fuel pumps, carburetors and fuel injectors, starting motors, clutches, transmissions, differentials, brakes and steering gear, tires and suspension systems on a wide variety of vehicles and equipment.
• Repairs, maintains and adjusts electrical wiring systems, charging systems, batteries and light systems on a wide variety of vehicles and equipment.
• Performs body repair work consisting of sheet metal and patching work, rustproofing, priming and painting on vehicles and equipment as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED