Mechanic;
Listed on 2026-02-22
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic, Automotive Mechanic
the mechanic is a safety-sensitive position subject to dot drug & alcohol procedures, must be available to report to work during regular business hours and must be available after hours to respond to emergencies and/or highway conditions. Under general supervision of the highway operations supervisor and/or fleet/facility superintendent, the mechanic repairs, overhauls, and maintains automotive, construction, road equipment, and building equipment.
Must be available to work overtime, weekends, nights, and holidays as required.
1313 holland road in appleton, wi
hoursin the winter: monday-friday 6:00 a.m. To 2:00 p.m.
in the summer: monday-thursday 6:00 a.m. To 4:00 p.m. Work schedule fluctuates with the change of seasons and workloads. Flexibility is required based on workloads.
* there is possibility of overtime with this role
what’s in it for you?- wisconsin retirement pension enrollment to help secure your future
- a comprehensive benefits package that supports you and your family
- ongoing personal and professional development opportunities, plus potential tuition reimbursement
- free services at the oc employee & family clinic and the employer-shared clinic for you and your covered dependents (if enrolled in the health plan)
- the chance to learn something new every day and keep growing your skills — bring the willingness to learn, and we’ll provide the training
you’re doing work that has a real impact—keeping equipment running, supporting projects, and serving the community. You can see the results of your effort every day.
opportunities to growit’s a place you can build a career without burning out.
good work–life balance with long-term stabilitytime off is respected, and there’s an understanding that life outside of work matters. Combined with steady employment.
duties- must be available to report to work after hours to respond to emergencies and/or highway conditions. Availability is the ability to respond to a phone call within 15 minutes and report to duty within 45 minutes.
- maintains and repairs mechanical, hydraulic, computerized, and electrical systems of vehicles, disassembling, adjusting, and repairing or replacing parts as needed.
- examines and diagnoses mechanical defects in a wide variety of gasoline and diesel powered automotive, construction, and road equipment, performing road service as necessary.
- welds equipment to fabricate, rebuild, and strengthen various parts and pieces.
- services, changes oil, grease, and fuel, performs preventative maintenance and makes repairs and adjustments to equipment.
- assists in building maintenance, making repairs when necessary.
- completes and submits records of time, location, equipment, and materials used on each project.
- determines and requests appropriate parts needed, referencing service and parts manuals as necessary.
- maintains tools and equipment in proper and safe working condition.
- supplies own hand tools as required by county highway department.
- associate degree in mechanics with special training in gasoline and diesel engines and maintenance of heavy equipment.
- four years of experience in mechanics.
- valid commercial driver’s license (cdl) class a, b, c, or d with n (tanker) endorsement, or the ability to obtain required licensure and endorsements within two (2) years of hire. Must be legally qualified to operate commercial motor vehicles (cmvs), including vehicles equipped with air brakes, manual transmissions, tractor-trailers, and tank vehicles, with no disqualifying restrictions.
- or, any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- knowledge of and ability to apply the principles of gasoline and diesel mechanics to maintain and repair a variety of equipment.
- knowledge and skill in repairing electrical, mechanical, computerized, and hydraulic systems.
- knowledge of and ability to diagnose and make repairs to a variety of heavy construction equipment such as excavators, motor graders, compactors, scrapers, bull dozers, loaders, asphalt pavers, trucks, tractors, etc.
- knowledge of preventive maintenance inspection methods and ability to diagnose…
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