Mechanic

County of Jackson•119 Harrison St. Black River Falls, WI

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Shop Foreman, the Mechanic maintains and repairs gasoline- and diesel-powered highway equipment, diagnosing problems and performing repairs to engines, transmissions, differentials, brakes, hydraulic systems, tires, electrical systems, and HVAC systems, as well as routine maintenance. Work is performed according to established procedures and accepted trade practices, with necessary tools furnished by the Department. The Mechanic works on a range of highway equipment and attachments, tests equipment after repairs, and prepares written evaluations. The role may also involve responding to emergencies, overtime, snowplowing, and highway improvement, maintenance, and repair work. No supervisory responsibilities are assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least five years of experience in gasoline and diesel mechanics, heavy equipment repair, and repair of air brakes, drive trains, suspensions, hydraulics, PTO fluid power, HVAC, electrical systems, and modern engine emissions; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Skills using technical trade-related equipment.
Ability to work overtime, odd hours, and weekends as needed.
Ability to respond within 30 minutes when called in an emergency.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with fellow employees and the public.
Ability to read, write, understand, follow, and issue oral and written instructions; keep clear and accurate records; and read and interpret documents and laws in English.
Ability to understand spoken and written information and communicate effectively.
Ability to perform arithmetic with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, and compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagram-based instructions.
Ability to use diagnostic software to troubleshoot faults, make repairs, and run tests on highway machinery.
Inductive and deductive reasoning skills, including combining information to form conclusions and evaluating whether answers make sense.
Possess and maintain a valid Wisconsin Commercial Driver’s License with an A or B classification and Air Brake Endorsements, preferred or to be obtained within one year of hire.

Nice To Haves

Technical school diploma in mechanics.
ASE certification.
Wisconsin Commercial Driver’s License with A or B and Air Brake Endorsements, preferred at hire or obtainable within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

Disassemble, recondition, and replace parts and assemblies in engines, clutches, power transmissions, drivelines, differentials, suspension, steering, braking, hydraulic, electrical, and engine systems.
Remove and replace radiators, fuel and hydraulic tanks, hoses, belts, and brake systems; make idle adjustments; and replace alternators, spark plugs, coils, and injectors.
Install, assemble, test, adjust, maintain, and repair machinery or mechanical equipment; replace worn or broken parts.
Wash and perform routine maintenance and inspections on highway equipment.
Repair assigned equipment, including trucks, loaders, graders, tractors, rollers, dozers, mowers, and other highway equipment and attachments.
Test equipment after repairs to verify proper operation and prepare written evaluations.
Work from oral and written instructions and follow safety practices.
Respond to emergency situations as required, including overtime when needed.
Perform assigned duties such as snowplowing and highway improvement, maintenance, and repair work.
Watch for unauthorized use or disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI), act to prevent it, and report suspected privacy or security breaches to a supervisor or the Privacy or Security Officer.