Shop Mechanic - Highway
About The Position
Repair and maintain Highway Department vehicles, heavy equipment, and shop materials. Responsible for the duties that are given by the Shop Foreman or situations that arise on county fleet equipment and are resolved to the satisfaction of supervisors and the safety of others. Summer hours: Monday-Thursday from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Winter hours: Monday-Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Both seasons may have on call and overtime requirements. Responsible for the assistance of maintenance on approximately one hundred fleet vehicles, heavy machinery, trailers, and miscellaneous equipment. General upkeep and maintenance of main facility and outlying shops.
Requirements
- 1-3 years of background in diesel mechanics/heavy equipment repair and operations
- Class B Commercial Driver’s License with ability to obtain Class A within a year of hiring.
Nice To Haves
- Associates degree or a two-year college or technical school certification or degree in Diesel Mechanics/Heavy Equipment Operations is preferred
Responsibilities
- Perform repair of equipment and troubleshoot problems.
- Communication with Shop Foreman, supervisors, equipment operators, and other staff about problems that may arise with equipment.
- Obtaining parts, inventory of supplies, record keeping, and delivering necessary parts to outlying shops.
- Maintenance and cleaning of shop equipment and grounds.
- Meeting with vendors and suppliers.
- Determine proper procedures for repair and fabrication of equipment.
- Able to operate equipment in absence of an operator and fill in for Shop Foreman as needed.
- Duties are flexible and depend upon the season and the weather.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
