Fleet Mechanic (Heavy Duty Mechanic)

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Fleet Mechanic (Heavy Duty Mechanic)

Department: Department of Transportation – Fleet Management
Full-time, Hourly

Hourly Range: $27.66 - $32.20/hr

Closing Date: 6/19/2024 or upon receipt of 50 applicant submissions  

Job Summary

The principal function of this position is to repair, set up, dismantling and upkeep of all Milwaukee County owned vehicles and equipment.
 

Job Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair county owned fleet vehicles and equipment.
• Use floor hoists, diagnostic equipment and other shop equipment as needed.
• Order repair parts as needed to fix vehicles and equipment.
• Complete and file paperwork related to repairs and maintenance per Fleet policy.
• Dismantle and prepare vehicles and equipment for auction.
• Review and interpret service repair manuals and electrical and hydraulic schematics.
• Respond as needed to all snow duty call outs.
• Properly and safely operate vehicle, heavy equipment, mowers, patrol trucks, forklifts, power tools, hand tools, and diagnostic equipment.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required License/Certification, Education and Experience

• Current resident of the state of Wisconsin
• Graduation from High School or G.E.D. equivalent required.
• Valid state of Wisconsin driver’s license at time of hire and maintained throughout employment.
• Ability to secure a Class B CDL with no air brake restriction license within six months of hire date.
• Three (3) years of work experience in late model light and/or heavy vehicles/equipment diagnosis.  Able to troubleshoot and repair problems with little to no supervision.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 75 lbs. and push/pull up to 25Ibs. 
• Basic knowledge of Diagnostic software and fleet work order system familiarity.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of the standard practices, Exchange of basic information with internal and/or external contacts.  Read, write and comprehend simple instructions, reports, short correspondence and memos.  Read, analyze, and interpret safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions and procedure manuals, scientific/technical journals and procedures, government regulations, financial and legal documents.  Makes minimal decision-making responsibility.  Understand and follow instructions.  Execute decisions within limits of standard policy and procedures.
 

Note: In accordance with Rule III Section 11 of the Civil Service Rules a non-competitive examination will be held for this position. The non-competitive examination will consist of a review of candidate materials, education and related experience.

APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF FILING APPLICATION

Milwaukee County is committed to fostering an equitable working environment, free from discrimination and harassment, on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. We prohibit any form of discrimination, harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, pregnancy related condition, national origin, age, disability, FMLA status, sexual orientation, military status, marital status, or any other category or status that is now or in the future protected by federal, state, and local law. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing, background checks and pre-employment physicals subject to job requirements. If special accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936.