Equipment Mechanic l

Description

The Equipment Mechanic is responsible for maintaining the Department of Public Works fleet with the highest level of efficiency and professionalism. This skilled role involves the maintenance and repair of gasoline and diesel engine-powered equipment, including light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks and machinery.

Examples of Duties

• Perform a variety of skilled and technical tasks in the maintenance and repair of vehicles and equipment
• Work on a diverse range of equipment, such as cars, trucks, refuse equipment, loaders, street sweepers, compressors, pumps, and other heavy construction machinery.
• Conduct occasional welding and machine shop operations.
• Tire care, maintenance, and replacement on equipment
• Receive assignments from a supervisor or lead person and ensure work is inspected upon completion.
• Perform PM (Preventative Maintenance) inspections and vehicle repairs on a wide range of equipment, including :

Automobiles, pick-up trucks, one-ton dump trucks, medium and heavy-duty dump trucks, refuse packers, container hook trucks, sewer cleaning and catch basin cleaning trucks, street sweepers, backhoes, wheel loaders, light pole crane trucks, trenchers, directional boring machines, aerial bucket trucks, stump grinders, brush chippers, skid steers, horizontal drill trucks, trailer-mounted engine-driven air compressors, lawn mowers, weed trimmers, blowers, chain saws, roto tillers, edgers, sprayers, small diesel tractors, diesel utility tractors, concrete grinders, generators, trailer-mounted trash pumps, 2 and 4 cycle snow blowers, salt spreaders, and snow plows.

Desired Skills and Experience (Not Required) :

Gas and diesel engines, transmissions, drive shafts, differentials, and drive axles.

Job Description

Equipment Mechanic I

Qualifications

Valid driver's license and meets the city's driving standard requirements

Associate's degree with 0-2 years of experience OR 4-5 years of experience without a degree.

Must be willing to obtain a CDL (B, C, D, and Tanker Endorsement) license and forklift certification within 6 months of employment.

ASE Master Medium / Heavy Truck Certification, preferred.

Must be willing to work in tight spaces on vehicles or equipment, as well as in all weather extremes.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Medical - The City covers 88% of the premium with HRA

FREE dental insurance

FREE life insurance

Participate in Wisconsin's Retirement Fund, with the city contributing 6% annually.

Holiday Pay (up to 9 days)

Paid time off (up to 25 days annually to start)

Paid Training - We Invest in Our Employees!

Opportunities for advancement

Annual salary increases

Student Loan Repayment Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Educational Bonuses - just for completing a certification / training done on the city's time!

Federal Loan Forgiveness

Paid Employee Recognition Programs

Employee Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Employee Happy Hour

And More ...........