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Job Location:
Plover, WI - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 29 - 35
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
ThePortage County Highway departmentis hiring a full-timeMechanicto join their team!
Minimum payis $29.57/ hr (there is an opportunity for Mechanic II wage with ASE Certification)
Mechanic I range $29.57- $35.72/ hr
Mechanic II range $31.64- $38.22/ hr
What are the primary job duties
- Perform major diesel engine repair and overhauls on a variety of highway related equipment.
- Perform mechanical maintenance upkeep repair and overhaul on all related highway equipment. Work to include repair of electrical systems hydraulic systems transmissions differential and other motor train related repairs.
- Repair and maintenance on chassis and bodies of vehicles and highwayconstruction equipment.
- Perform mechanical responsibilities in the highway shop on the road andin the field.
- Provide proper winter maintenance such as plowing snow salting and sanding of hazardous winter conditions when needed.
- Must be available to be called to work seven days a week twenty-four hours a day to handle emergency work conditions to provide safe and economic conditions.
What are the minimum requirements
- High school diploma or its equivalent required. Associate in diesel mechanics preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years experience in the commercial industrial or private mechanic shop. Experience in diesel and heavy construction equipment preferred.
- Commercial drivers license (CDL) or ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire and safe driving record. Must possess a safe driving record.
- Any combination of experience and professional training which provides the necessary knowledge skills and abilities.
Portage County offers a GREATbenefit package which includes the following;
- Vacation - available on day one!
- Health insurance- your choice of two health plans- (Health Savings Account associated with a High Deductible Health Plan with a County contribution or a PPO Co-pay plan)
- Wellness incentive plan offered with health insurance enrollment! Earn up to $600 per year!
- Flexible spending account
- Dental insurance
- State of Wisconsin Retirement Plan - County contribution of 7.2%!
- Paid holidays
- Paid sick leave
- Life insurance- premium paid by the County (must work a minimum of 30 hrs/wk)
- Long term disability insurance- premium paid by the County (must work a minimum of 30 hrs/wk)
- EAP (Employee Assistance Plan) - paid by the County
- 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
Portage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Key Skills
- Mechanic Experience
- Diesel Engine Repair
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Air Brake
- Alignment
- Automotive Diagnostics
- Automotive Repair
- Maintenance
- Welding
- Hydraulics
- Equipment Repair
- Leadership Experience
About Company
The Department's primary responsibilities include providing job services, training and employment assistance to people looking for work, at the same time as it works with employers on finding the necessary workers to fill current job openings.
