MECHANIC I

Job Details

Description

Position Summary

This position performs semi-skilled and skilled mechanical work on various Public Works vehicles and equipment. It also performs the duties of a Maintenance Worker as assigned.

Supplemental

• The 2025 salary range for this position is $25.78 - $38.67 per hour depending on experience.
• To ensure full consideration, please submit your application by April 4, 2025. Applications received after this date will be reviewed only if the position remains open.
• Communication updates will be sent via email.
• Candidates must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with proof of insurance.
• This is a full-time benefit eligible position including medical, dental, life insurance, holiday, sick leave, vacation, and uniform pay. Work hours typically consist of 8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, with an occasional Saturday morning.
• 2025 Benefits Click HERE or visit McLeod County website > Employment tab.
  
  

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

Duties listed are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Diagnose issues, troubleshoot problems, perform inspections, and repairs on light, heavy, and specialized Public Works equipment.
• Fabricate metal replacement parts for vehicles and maintenance equipment.
• Pick up parts, supplies, and other shop and equipment related items.
• Perform annual Minnesota certified commercial vehicle inspections on County equipment.
• Maintain a safe shop environment, including; personnel safety, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), OSHA requirements, the Right To Know Act, and other related safety rules, policies, and regulations.
• Operate a variety of light, heavy, and specialized Public Works equipment.
• Perform snow/ice control.
  
  

Non-Essential Functions

• Perform some duties of Shop/Fleet Foreman in their absence
• Perform duties of a Maintenance Worker
• Assist other Public Works divisions
• Perform job related duties as assigned or apparent
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Ability to classify, compute, and tabulate data and information
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to assemble, copy, record, and transcribe data and information
• Ability to explain, demonstrate, and clarify to others within well-established policies, procedures, and standards, as well as the ability to follow specific instructions and respond to requests from others.
• Ability to operate various communication devices
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to effectively handle stressful situations in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in decision-making
• Knowledge of applicable software applications
• Demonstrates knowledge of the operation of heavy diesel and gas powered equipment
• Demonstrates knowledge of snow and ice control practices
• Ability to comprehend information contained in equipment, procedural and safety material
• Ability to use mechanical skill in the safe operation of equipment
• Ability to safely use and care for hand and power tools
• Ability to uphold safe working conditions and procedures and follow County and departmental policies and procedures
• Ability to identify potential hazards and correct situations
• Ability to effectively resolve conflict
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide and calculate percentages, fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to use functional reasoning and apply rational judgment in performing diversified work activities.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Ability to diagnose, problem solve and troubleshoot all aspects of vehicle and equipment repairs.
• Knowledge of the practices, methods, tools and materials, used in the maintenance and repair of automotive, maintenance, construction, and related equipment.
• Knowledge of welding and fabrication.
• Knowledge of commercial vehicle safety requirements.
• Knowledge of modern vehicle and equipment systems, including electronic, electrical, hydraulic and mechanical systems.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Associates Degree in heavy equipment and truck maintenance or related field and four (4) years of progressive qualified work experience in similar field.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.
  
  

Required Training

• OSHA and safety training
  
  

Required Certifications/Licenses

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with proof of insurance
• Must obtain a tanker endorsement within 6 months of employment
• Must maintain certification as a Minnesota commercial vehicle inspector
• Must be able to obtain the following certifications within one (1) year of employment and maintain such license.
• Air Conditioning Certification
• Fork lift Certification
  

Preferred Education And Experience

• Experience in Public Works related fleet operation and maintenance
  
  

Relationships

• Regular interaction with County staff
• Interaction with the public
• Local, regional, and state agencies
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• County staff who are repairing or servicing equipment
  
  

Working Conditions

• Work is primarily performed in a maintenance shop setting and outdoors with routine exposure to environmental factors such as temperature variations and extremes, odors, toxic agents, noise, vibrations, machinery, wetness, electrical current, vehicular traffic and/or dust, which may cause some discomfort and where there is a risk of injury.
• Ability to respond within one (1) hour of being called for unscheduled work and/or emergencies
• Ability to work around underground hazards
• Ability to work early morning starts, extended hours, and weekend duty
  
  

Physical Requirements Of This Position

• Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, feet and limbs
• Ability to operate equipment and machinery requiring monitoring multiple conditions
• Lift and carry materials weighing up to 100 pounds
• Ability to climb and balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, push, and pull
• Ability to recognize and identify degrees of similarities or differences between characteristics
  
  

Equipment Required To Perform This Job

• Hand and power tools
• Heavy equipment
• Specialized maintenance equipment
• Light equipment
• Shop equipment
• Standard office equipment
• Computers
• Telephones
• Two-way radio
• Motor vehicles
  
  

Additional Notes

• All positions in McLeod County are subject to a background check. This may include, but not limited to the following checks: criminal history, credit, driver’s license, pre-employment physical, pre-employment drug and alcohol screening, pre-employment psychological testing.
• Upon employment offer, must pass a medical examination. This examination will include testing and review of previous employment record for substance abuse.
• This position is subject to random drug and alcohol testing pursuant to Department of Transportation rules.