Mechanic

Mechanic

The current vacancy is for a full-time position in the Lake County Highway Department in Two Harbors.

2026 SALARY: $26.10 - $35.23 per hour

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled.

Applications must be on official forms. Resumes will be accepted, but not in lieu of an application.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or G.E.D.; 1-year maintenance and equipment operation or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for performing skilled work in preventative maintenance and mechanical repair. Responsibilities may include inspecting machines for maintenance needs; determining and conducting appropriate maintenance, repair or replacement work; welding/fabricating; and operating applicable equipment and tools.

Benefits

2026 Highway Department AFSCME Local 2827, Council 65 (2023-2025 Contract)

1. Paid Vacation – Full-time regularly scheduled employees accrue 3.077 hours per pay period for 0-48 months of service based on paid regular hours.
2. Paid Sick Time – Full-time regularly scheduled employees accrue one (1) day per calendar month of service to a maximum accrual of 170 days based on paid regular hours.
3. Paid Holidays – Thirteen (13) each calendar year for full-time regularly scheduled employees.
4. Paid Floating Holiday – Employees who have completed their initial probationary period shall receive one (1) floating holiday to be used within the calendar year.
5. Protective Footwear – Employees required to wear steel-toed boots will be reimbursed up to $150 annually or $300 bi-annually, upon presentation of receipt, payable in January.
6. Summer Hours – At the Highway Engineer's discretion, 10 hour working days and four-day work weeks may be implemented.
7. Health Insurance – Employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week are eligible the first of month following date of hire. Lake County pays the amount equal to 80% of VEBA 823 premium for Single or Family coverage. Annual VEBA Account contribution for 2026 is: $1,690 for Single and $3,250 for Family paid quarterly. Hardship advance may be requested in Human Resources. VEBA account is portable and remains with employee.
8. Dental Insurance – County paid coverage on limited dental care benefits for employees and family members. Annual benefit of $1,000 per person. Employees must work a minimum of 30 hours per week and are eligible first of the month following date of hire.
9. Life Insurance – $30,000 basic life insurance paid for employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week effective the first of the month following date of hire.
10. Optional life insurance: Employee pays 100% of all premiums:

• MN Life – Additional coverage on employee and/or coverage on family members.
• P.E.R.A. Life – Coverage on employee and family. Monthly premium of $16.00.

• 10. Long Term Disability Insurance – Voluntary participation in group long term disability insurance. Premiums are 100% employee paid plus a 2% administration fee.
• 125 Flex Plan – Tax-free account for medical, childcare and other eligible reimbursements. Eligible at date of hire and open enrollment each year.
• Deferred Compensation – Choice of two plans. Eligible on date of hire. Minimum employee contribution is $300 per year. Maximum employee contribution is $24,500 or $32,500 for employees over age 50. No employer match.
• Employee Assistance Program – Confidential counseling service for employees and their families. Six free sessions per episode per year.
• Retirement:

• Public Employee Retirement Association – Mandatory employee contribution with employer match : Coordinated Plan - Employer: 7.50%; Employee: 6.50%. Administered according to State Statute.
• Post-Retirement Health Care Savings Plan – Retirement package as described in Collective Bargaining Agreement for eligible employees.
• Health and Dental – Retiree and dependents may stay on indefinitely as long as premiums are paid. Medicare supplement available for retiree and spouse when retiree attains age 65.