Fleet Mechanic (CRC)

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Closing Date: October 9, 2024 @ 11:00pm CST, or upon the receipt of 50 application submissions.

Fleet Mechanic

Department: Community Reintegration Center

Full-time, Hourly

Hourly Range: $27.66 - $32.20/hr

Job Summary

The principal function of this position is to repair, setup, dismantle, and maintain all department owned vehicles and mechanical equipment.

Schedule: This position will work from 7am-3pm Monday-Friday, weekends as needed.

Job Responsibilities

• Fleet Repair - Diagnose and repair county owned fleet vehicles and equipment. CRC fleet consists of 39 vehicles including cars, light trucks, 1 loader, and 2 Blue Bird passenger buses.
• Use Various Shop Equipment - Use floor hoists, diagnostic equipment and other shop equipment as needed for fleet repairs.
• Repair Parts Ordering - Order repair parts as needed to fix vehicles and equipment.
• Documentation Management - Complete and file paperwork related to repairs and maintenance per Fleet policy and procedures.
• Auction Preparation - Dismantle and prepare vehicles and equipment for auction.
• Keep Up to Date on Repair Manuals and Schematics - Review and interpret service repair manuals and electrical and hydraulic schematics.
• Winter Operations – Responsible for setup, maintenance, and operation of all winter equipment.
• Ability to safely and properly operate: vehicles, heavy equipment, mowers, patrol trucks, forklifts, power tools, hand tools, diagnostic equipment and computers.
• Ability to carry, lift, push and pull up to 75 lbs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education, License/Certification and Experiences

• Current residency within the State of Wisconsin upon application required
• Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License required and must be maintained throughout employment
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalency required
• Three (3) years or more as a Mechanic with work experience on late model light/heavy vehicle and equipment diagnosis required
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required or must obtained within twelve (12) months after passing position’s probationary period
• Previous experience using diagnostic software and fleet work order systems required
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair problems with little to no supervision required
• Criminal background check required

Preferred Education, License/Certification and Experiences

• Associate degree or college certificate/diploma in a closely related field preferred
• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification preferred
• Fabrication or welding skills preferred

Note: This ORIGINAL APPLICATION is open to qualified residents of the State of Wisconsin at the time of application. Candidates need to submit a full account of their training and experience (i.e., by submitting an up-to-date resume or by fully completing the application) during the application process and may also be asked to take additional written or performance tests as part of the selection process. APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT THE TIME OF FILING AN APPLICATION.

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