What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vehicle/Equipment Technician position at City of Fond du Lac, WI?
The City of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, is a beautiful and thriving community of 44,678 located at the foot of Lake Winnebago. Fond du Lac is a great place to live and work and its recreational opportunities are second-to-none. In addition, Fond du Lac is only an hour away from Green Bay, Milwaukee, and Madison and all those communities have to offer.
The City of Fond du Lac is accepting applications for the position of Vehicle/Equipment Technician. This full-time position reports directly to the Fleet Operations/Electrical Manager, and will be responsible for providing occasional 24/7 availability to the City with qualified onsite equipment repair and vehicle service to City property in all weather conditions, as well as perform routine maintenance on all city equipment. Scheduled hours are Monday – Friday (5:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and other hours as needed to conduct City services.)
Various duties, knowledge, and abilities include:
- Repairing gasoline and diesel engines, pumps, transmissions, differentials, electrical systems and hydraulic systems.
- Performing routine scheduled vehicle maintenance.
- Performing setup and install equipment on new vehicles
- Diagnosing and repairing starting and charging systems.
- Repairing a variety of trucks, cars, sweepers, rollers, tractors, cranes, saws, lawnmowers, heavy equipment, etc.
- Minor electric and acetylene welding and blacksmith work.
- Operating diagnostic test equipment.
- Changing and repairing tires.
- Thorough knowledge of the tools, equipment, materials, methods and practices used in the automotive or small to heavy equipment trades.
- Considerable knowledge of working hazards and safety practices.
- Considerable ability to diagnose operating difficulties and make repairs.
- Ability to work efficiently from service manuals, parts books and oral instructions, hydraulic and air schematics to wiring and vacuum schematics.
- Ability to keep records and make reports, using asset management software.
- Ability to efficiently diagnose and repair a variety of hydraulic systems.
- Knowledge to efficiently repair computerized systems: Engine, Transmission, etc.
Requirements include:
- Graduation from high school or equivalent.
- 5 years of/combination of automotive, diesel, heavy equipment repair experience or a Technical Diploma or higher in job related fields.
- Possession of a valid Wisconsin Commercial "Class A" Driver's License without air brakes restriction, and with tanker and passenger endorsement. May obtain after hire for the right candidate.
- Must have a varied selection of tools to perform a large variety of repairs and parts replacements.
BENEFITS: We offer a comprehensive benefit package including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; long-term disability; 457 and Roth retirement plans; and participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System. This continues to be one of the best-funded public employee retirement systems in the country. The financial strength of the WRS is attributable to its unique plan design, funding discipline, strong governance, and the effective investment strategies of the State of Wisconsin Investment Board. Relocation and Educational Assistance is also available. https://www.fdl.wi.gov/hr/employee-resources/benefits/
PAID TIME OFF: We offer a generous paid time off package including compensatory time in lieu of overtime, 9 standard holidays, 5 floating holidays, sick leave (8 hours/month); and vacation schedule based on previous career and field experience.
SALARY RANGE: We offer a competitive compensation package $26.40 – $30.17/hour; ($32.95 – $36.72/hour with employer health benefits and WRS match) based upon knowledge, skills, and abilities with potential to receive additional step increases based on meeting and/or exceeding goals/expectations; annual COLA and step increases pending City Council approval of budgets; and future promotional opportunities in alignment with succession and career path.
HOW TO APPLY: If you are interested in this excellent opportunity, please submit a City application, or a detailed resume and/or cover letter describing your interest and experience as it relates directly to this position to Jackie Braatz (jbraatz@fdl.wi.gov).
Open until filled. Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.40 - $30.17 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Prescription drug insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Year round work
Work Location: In person
Salary : $26 - $30
