What are the responsibilities and job description for the Highway Mechanic position at Eau Claire County?
Applies attention to detail to perform inspections, maintenance, and repairs of roadway and roadside construction equipment, self-propelled equipment, and construction tools; repairs equipment using cutting torch, electric welder, and gas welder; changes tires on equipment; repairs damaged/deflated tires; operates and maintains fuel systems and associated systems; schedules and performs minor repairs to fuel and lubricant handling equipment; researches and keeps informed on oil ratings and new engine lubricant requirements; ensures proper fuel octane blends and cetane levels, using additives when necessary; transports equipment to project sites utilizing various trucks and trailers as required.
Maintains computerized inventory control system of parts, supplies, and materials for department; notifies appropriate staff when items need to be reordered; assists in conducting inventory of items in shops and at shop sites as necessary; receives, stores, and distributes parts and supplies to internal and external customers; picks-up parts, supplies, and materials from area vendors as required; supports parts room personnel by maintaining tire and related repair inventory.
Operates communications equipment between shop and field personnel to communicate and relay information as necessary; receives telephone and radio calls, determines nature of incident or emergency, and notifies appropriate authorities; communicates and relays information to supervisors and field crews.
Utilizes heavy equipment operation skills and routine maintenance knowledge to operate and preserve equipment used in maintaining roadways and roadsides for snow and ice control to ensure travel safety; prepares and inspects winter maintenance equipment; performs preventative maintenance on equipment; removes snow from roadways, shoulders, rights-of-ways, lots, and yards; applies sand, aggregate and/or anti-icing and de-icing chemicals; removes ice and frozen materials from culverts; cleans equipment after use.
Preserves cleanliness of shop and working order of shop equipment; performs building and grounds maintenance.
Performs other related duties as required or assigned.
Five (5) years of training or paid, full-time work experience as a full performance level mechanic on modern heavy trucks and/or construction equipment.
Appointment will be conditional upon successful completion of a criminal background check.
Position will require a pre-employment physical exam.
Position will be subject to pre-hire, random, and post-accident drug and alcohol testing during the course of employment.
Must have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
Must obtain a valid Wisconsin Class A Commercial Driver's License without "L" (air brake) restriction and with "N" (tank vehicles) endorsement within six (6) months of hire and maintain thereafter during employment.
Must obtain Forklift Operator Certification within three (3) months of hire and maintain thereafter during employment.
Must furnish and maintain personal tool set at start of employment to include hammers, screwdrivers, and both American and metric measures of socket wrenches and hand wrenches.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience in the repair of diesel trucks, autos, pickups, heavy construction equipment, power equipment, and tools.
ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) or other truck technician certification.
Salary : $25 - $29
