Mechanic, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

Job Overview

The Portage County Highway department is hiring a full-time Mechanic to join their team!

Minimum pay is $29.57 / hr (there is an opportunity for Mechanic II wage with ASE Certification)

Mechanic I range: $29.57 – $35.72 / hr
Mechanic II range: $31.64 – $38.22 / hr

• Perform major diesel engine repair and overhauls on a variety of highway related equipment.
• Perform mechanical maintenance, upkeep, repair, and overhaul on all related highway equipment, including repair of electrical systems, hydraulic systems, transmissions, differential, and other motor train related repairs.
• Repair and maintenance on chassis and bodies of vehicles and highway construction equipment.
• Perform mechanical responsibilities in the highway shop, on the road, and in the field.
• Provide proper winter maintenance such as plowing snow, salting, and sanding of hazardous winter conditions when needed.
• Be available to be called to work seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day to handle emergency work conditions and provide safe and economic conditions.

• High school diploma or its equivalent required. Associate in diesel mechanics preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in the commercial, industrial, or private mechanic shop. Experience in diesel and heavy construction equipment preferred.
• Commercial driver’s license (CDL) or ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire and safe driving record.
• Any combination of experience and professional training which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities.

• Vacation – available on day one!
• Health insurance – two health plan choices:
  Health Savings Account associated with a High Deductible Health Plan with a County contribution or a PPO Co-pay plan.
• Wellness incentive plan offered with health insurance enrollment! Earn up to $600 per year!
• Flexible spending account
• Dental insurance
• State of Wisconsin Retirement Plan – County contribution of 7.2%
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• Life insurance – premium paid by the County (must work a minimum of 30 hrs/wk)
• Long term disability insurance – premium paid by the County (must work a minimum of 30 hrs/wk)
• EAP (Employee Assistance Plan) – paid by the County
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

Portage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer