Mechanic, Highways

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Kenosha County is looking for a full-time Mechanic responsible for professional repairs and maintenance of all aspects to a fleet of trucks and all equipment used by the Kenosha County Highway Division performed to factory quality or better. In addition, the Mechanic will repair buildings and yards as needed.

• Analyzes all types of vehicles and equipment for need of repairs;
• analysis may involve diagnostic computer software for vehicle engine, transmission, and anti-lock brake systems;
• Performs repairs on all types of engines;
• Performs repairs to drive train, electrical and hydraulic systems, and all other systems on vehicles and equipment;
• Performs routine maintenance of all types on vehicles and equipment;
• Welds and fabricates on vehicles and equipment;
• Performs repairs on various pieces of small equipment;
• Makes service calls; repairs vehicles and equipment broken down while in service;
• Determines operational status of equipment or immediate placing of equipment out of service;
• Identifies parts, materials, and supplies to be ordered to complete maintenance and repairs;
• Performs other duties as required or assigned, which may include plowing and salting highways or any general activities involved in the maintenance of highways.

OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Duties include:

• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical co-workers, customers, and supervisors;
• Follow oral and written instructions;
• Work independently and efficiently to meet deadlines;
• Work well with others;
• Use good judgment;
• Work respectfully in a diverse and inclusive environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The position requires a full range of physical movement bending, reaching, lifting, etc. and heavy physical demands such as exerting more than 100 pounds of force occasionally and between 50-100 pounds of force occasionally.
• Work involves stooping, kneeling, crouching, twisting, turning, and reaching;
• Bending at the waist.
• Indoor and outdoor work environment with exposure to weather extremes. Must be able to work outside in any weather conditions, including temperature extremes.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

To see the complete job description and to apply for this position, please visit our website, www.kenoshacountywi.gov/jobs, and click the View Open Jobs button. This posting will remain open until a qualified candidate is selected. It is subject to close at any time without prior notice.

Apply Online: www.kenoshacountywi.gov/jobs

Other: Attn: Human Resources - COUNTY OF KENOSHA
KENOSHA COUNTY CENTER
19600 75TH STREET
BRISTOL, WI 53104