Lead Mechanic

City of Antigo•Antigo, WI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Mechanic performs semi-skilled, skilled, and administrative work maintaining vehicles and mechanical equipment used by City departments. The position provides leadership in the mechanic’s shop, including oversight and training of employees assigned there. It directs shop operations, prioritizes equipment repairs, and selects appropriate materials and parts. The role works under the direct supervision of the Street Commissioner and, at times, the Working Supervisor, and routinely oversees and assists employees performing support work. The Lead Mechanic maintains and repairs vehicles and equipment, plans preventive maintenance, provides emergency field assistance, keeps maintenance records, and coordinates with vendors. The position also assists with bid specifications, shop budgets and procedures, employee training, equipment purchases, and parts inventory. It helps maintain a safe and orderly mechanic’s shop. The hourly rate increases by $0.50 every six months during the first year of employment. The employee accepts scheduled weekend and weeknight standby duty.

Requirements

High school graduation or GED equivalent.
Three to five years of increasingly responsible experience in equipment maintenance, repair, and operation, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Extensive knowledge of gas and diesel engines; automatic and manual transmissions; suspensions; electrical systems; welding; carpentry; hydraulics; body work; hydraulic plumbing; pumps and valves; generators; and fabrication.
Experience working on light and heavy vehicles and knowledge of practices, methods, materials, and tools used in modern equipment maintenance.
Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions common to municipal vehicle and equipment maintenance.
Considerable knowledge of principles, practices, methods, and equipment related to municipal construction, and skill in operating tools and equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and carry out instructions.
Ability to identify and analyze problems, evaluate alternative solutions, and exercise sound judgment, especially in stressful situations.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments, and the public.
Willingness to meet deadlines; ability to think logically, make decisions, work independently, and manage frequent interruptions.
Ability to perform basic functions in MS Office Suite products and use computer technology to access, retrieve, or input information.
Ability to understand price trends and grades or quality of materials and equipment.
Ability to maintain effective preventive-maintenance programs, policies, and procedures.
Possess a valid Wisconsin state driver’s license and a Class A CDL with air-brake restriction and tanker (N) endorsement, or be able to obtain the CDL and endorsements within one year of employment.
Reside within a 15-mile radius of the City limits.
Complete general first-aid and CPR training and obtain CPR certification within six months.
Complete mine-safety and forklift training and keep those trainings current.
Maintain the ability to lawfully operate designated motor vehicles and needed equipment while performing duties.

Nice To Haves

Associate or technical degree with specialized coursework in a related field.
Additional mechanical certifications and training.
Willingness to participate in training opportunities to stay current on new repair methods and related topics.

Responsibilities

Maintain prompt, predictable, and regular physical attendance; maintain the ability to lawfully operate designated motor vehicles and equipment and travel throughout and enter properties in the jurisdiction.
Provide truthful and accurate written and verbal communications; respond to complaints, communicate the resolution process to the immediate supervisor, and refer matters requiring administrative attention to the Department Head or designee.
Follow and assist in implementing safety rules and procedures, maintain relevant certifications, and accept scheduled weekend and weeknight standby duty.
Cut and weld metal and perform body repair, touch-up, and related work.
Inspect, test, adjust, and replace truck and heavy-equipment systems and related parts.
Repair brake, engine, electrical, fuel, hydraulic, transmission, ignition, air, exhaust, axle, tire, and related systems.
Evaluate and check equipment, machinery, and tools after use and routinely to ensure proper maintenance; ensure compliance with warranty notices and field changes.
Plan, carry out, and evaluate preventive-maintenance schedules for vehicles and mechanical equipment, internally and through outside vendors.
Provide emergency field assistance to disabled equipment as needed and appropriate.
Maintain records and prepare reports and specialized maintenance records for vehicles and mechanical equipment.
Communicate with supervisory staff when vendor repair work is needed.
Perform limited building repairs and coordinate as needed with the City’s Building Inspector/Zoning Administrator.
Assist with preparing bid specifications for vehicles and mechanical equipment and with preparing and administering shop-related budgets and procedures.
Train employees to improve their vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair skills and provide training in proper equipment operation.
Determine cost-effective maintenance, repair, or replacement options; research and meet with vendors to identify the best use of City resources.
Purchase equipment, parts, and supplies for vehicle and mechanical-system maintenance; maintain parts inventory under the supervision of the Street Commissioner.
Provide operational direction in shop tasks, prioritize equipment repairs, select appropriate materials and parts, and oversee and assist other employees performing support work.
Assess shop working methods to maintain general safety and establish and implement safe housekeeping procedures.
Plan, organize, and assign personnel and resources as instructed by the Department Head or designee and monitor outcomes.