Mechanic

Eau Claire, City of•Eau Claire, WI

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs skilled mechanical work in the maintenance, servicing, and repair of automotive, truck, and other mechanical equipment, including preventive maintenance, and general and major overhaul work on equipment with diesel and gasoline engines. Duties include repairing and maintaining mechanical devices such as transmissions, clutches, hydraulic lifts, generators, differentials, starters, and alternators; performing motor tune-ups and electrical repairs; using a computer to process work orders; and much more. Under direct supervision, performs skilled mechanical work at the apprentice level in the maintenance, servicing, and repair of automotive, truck, and other mechanical equipment. This position utilizes a thorough working knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and standard practices involved in performing skilled mechanical work on a variety of motorized vehicles and mechanical equipment. This position must have a working knowledge of internal combustion engines, hazards, and safety precautions of the trade and an ability to understand and carry out effectively, oral and written instructions. The position must furnish a complete set of hand tools.

Requirements

Possess and maintain a valid driver's license
Possess or obtain (within 6 months of hire) and maintain a valid Wisconsin Class B CDL with no air brake restrictions
High School Diploma or equivalent (GED, etc.)
Furnish a complete set of hand tools
Must possess or obtain (within 30 days of hire) and maintain a valid Wisconsin driver’s license.
Must possess or obtain (within 6 months of hire) and maintain a valid Wisconsin Class B CDL with no air brake restrictions.
Must furnish a complete set of hand tools.
High School Diploma or equivalent (GED, etc.) is required.
Maintain prompt, predictable, and regular physical attendance.
Must be able to take direction and work well with others.
Must be able to concentrate and perform accurately.
Must be able to react to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.
Must be able to back-up fellow co-workers.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience or an associate degree in automotive repair and maintenance, heavy duty diesel mechanic, or a related field
ASE Master Truck or Automotive Technician certification in diesel/gasoline engines
Two years of experience or an associate degree in automotive repair and maintenance, heavy duty diesel mechanic, or a related field is preferred.
ASE Master Truck or Automotive Technician certification in diesel/gasoline engines is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform general overhaul and preventative maintenance work on mechanical equipment including but not limited to: vans, automobiles, light and heavy trucks, road maintenance equipment, cemetery and parks turf maintenance equipment, air compressors, chain saws, snow removal equipment, tractors, water pumps, generators, trailers, and other city owned equipment.
Repair and maintain mechanical devices such as transmissions, clutches, hydraulic lifts, generators, differentials, starters, and alternators.
Perform motor tune-ups and electrical repairs such as wiring, emergency lighting, WiMax, AVL/GPS, and two-way radio equipment.
Perform stick and wire feed weld, acetylene weld and braze, plus metal fabrication.
Operate a laptop computer in order to process work orders using the City’s fleet management program and diagnose both gasoline and diesel engine fuel management systems, vehicle body management systems, and snow and ice control equipment.
Perform general maintenance work on non-mechanical devices such as wheels, tires, and minor chassis and body parts.
Change and charge batteries.
Repair frames.
Operate all types of equipment used by the City.