Highway Department Shop Mechanic

Position Summary:

This is a position with considerable responsibility for the efficient repair and maintenance of the Lafayette County Highway Department trucks and equipment. Performs work under the supervision of the Highway Commissioner and the State Patrol Superintendent.

Qualifications and

Experience:

Graduation from high school or high school equivalency required; possession of a valid commercial driver’s license with air brake and combination endorsements. Must have schooling and/or two years of experience performing tune-ups and repair of diesel and gasoline engines; experience as heavy-duty mechanic or combination of training/experience, which provide required knowledge and skills; experience as a mechanic of construction, truck-type equipment, shop equipment repair and maintenance a plus.

Essential Functions:

Under general direction, to repair heavy equipment including dump trucks, graders, excavators, loaders, dozers, bituminous equip., etc.; to tear down and rebuild all types of heavy equipment as scheduled; to design parts to fit heavy equipment if practical or if parts are not available; operation of road construction/maintenance equipment preferred; and to perform such other duties as may be assigned. Will be subject to Emergency Call-In.

Evening, weekend and holiday work will be required as needed.

Wage: $23.91 to $32.78 per hour, based on experience.

Benefits:
Our benefit plan includes health, dental, vision and life insurance, state retirement (pension), deferred compensation, flex spending and a variety of additional, voluntary benefits through Assurity including, short-term disability. Other benefits include paid sick leave, vacation, personal time and holidays.

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