Mechanic / Communications Liaison II

About the role

Oneida County, located in beautiful northern Wisconsin, is accepting applications to fill a Mechanic/Communications Liaison position with the Oneida County Sheriff's Office.

Responsibilities

• Help maintain and repair the Sheriff's Office fleet, including squad cars, ambulances, heavy trucks, and other County-owned equipment
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot public safety communications systems, emergency vehicle electronics, radio equipment, computer equipment, and related technology used by the Sheriff's Office and other public safety agencies throughout Oneida County
• Perform preventative maintenance
• Respond to vehicle breakdowns
• Assist with maintenance of radio tower sites and backup generators
• Maintain equipment inventories
• Coordinate repairs with vendors as needed

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• General knowledge of gas and diesel mechanical repair
• Valid Wisconsin driver's license
• Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical systems
• Knowledge of emergency vehicle electronics, communications equipment, radio systems, and low-voltage wiring (desirable)
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and maintain contact with the Sheriff's Office as needed
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, background investigation, and any other pre-employment testing required by the Sheriff's Office

Pay and benefits

• 2026 hourly starting wage: $25.79 to $30.22 (starting pay based on previous education and experience)
• Comprehensive fringe benefit package including affordable health insurance, Wisconsin Retirement System benefits, and generous PTO (Paid Time Off) with the ability to carry over unused PTO hours into future years

How to apply

Complete job description and required Sheriff's Office application is available at www.oneidacountywi.gov. Completed application and resume or transcripts should be mailed to Oneida County LRES, P.O. Box 400, Rhinelander, WI 54501 or emailed to KLPayne@oneidacountywi.gov. Please call 715-369-6299 with questions. Deadline to apply is Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.