Synopsis

Richland County is looking for full-time Mechanic.  Under the general supervision of the Highway Commissioner and Shop Lead Foreman. This position is responsible for carrying out specific duties primarily involved with equipment and shop maintenance and repairs. Also, from time to time, this person is assigned to drive truck in hauling operations.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED. Minimum of two years vocational education training in the field of AG-Power, diesel/automotive mechanics, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.
• Ability to maintain scheduled services on assigned equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot a wide variety of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and other issues that arise.
• Must furnish all small tools and hand tools, wrenches, both end wrenches and sockets to 1-1/2″ diameter.
• Provide appropriate amount of tools to perform necessary tasks.
• Ability to use stick and MIG welding, cutting torches.
• Ability to perform tasks while being subject to frequent interruptions.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing with a variety of people, department management, town personnel, general public, and co-workers.
• Ability to compute, tabulate, and categorize data.
• Be available evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work in adverse weather/environmental conditions.
• Must have a valid Wisconsin CDL driver’s license with ABCD endorsements.
• Must submit to random drug and alcohol testing.

How to Apply

Equal Opportunity Employer

Richland County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.