Mechanic

Salary: $28.93 - $37.61 Hourly
Location : Municipal Garage, 1004 Valley Rd., Plymouth, WI, WI
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: MECHANIC10-2026
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 10/20/2026
Closing Date: 11/2/2026 12:00 PM Central


Position Summary


Under the Direction of the Street Superintendent, this position performs a variety of repairs and maintenance tasks on vehicles and equipment (both gasoline and diesel) for Public Works and Utilities Departments. The mechanic is expected to recognize and correct problems on all types of machinery. Work is performed independently. This position is required to plow snow and perform salt runs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities


The following duties and responsibilities are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned and required.

• Repairs machinery and equipment or recommends repairs by outside vendors
• Preforms preventative maintenance on vehicles (greases fittings, changes filters and oil, etc.)
• Winterizes vehicles and equipment
• Assists in ordering and maintaining inventory of parts and supplies
• Set up any new equipment
• Recording keeping, such as, service records, fleet reports, and work orders
• Ability to diagnose issues and determine repairs needed
• Maintain clean and safe work environment
• Knowledge of electrical systems and diagnostics
• Repairs and replaces electrical systems such as wires, starters, alternators, regulators, and generators
• Maintains saws, generators, pumps and small engines
• Operates plow truck, with wing and salter during snow removal operations
• Welding of equipment as required or assigned
• Conduct safety inspections as needed
• Perform general shop and tool maintenance
• Perform duties as a general driver/laborer, as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications


Education and Training:

• Completion of a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Associate degree in Diesel and Heavy Equipment Mechanics or related field, preferred.
• Previous experience as a mechanic and training in automotive repair or a related field, or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, including experience in maintaining and repairing heavy gasoline- and diesel-powered vehicles.
• Must possess a valid Wisconsin driver's license.
• Must possess a Wisconsin Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Must reside within 15 miles of the City of Plymouth.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of personnel practices and procedures.
• Ability to work in partnership with other public works staff.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Locates and repairs defects in automotive equipment.
• Diagnoses mechanical failures.
• Estimates time and materials needed in order to complete a job.
• Exercises safety precautions necessary in the operation of a vehicle maintenance shop.

Supplemental Information


Work requires physical strength and agility necessary to perform heavy manual labor under all kinds of weather conditions. Work activities may include one or a combination of the following physical demands: reaching, pushing, pulling, crawling, climbing, manual dexterity, sitting, standing and walking and the ability to lift 50-100 pounds routinely. Work also requires the ability to see, hear and smell in order to detect problems and be responsive to customer, team member and personal safety. Must be able to work under stressful conditions.
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Seasonal workers risk physical hazards from working in and around traffic, heavy machinery and heights. Exposure to noise, landscape maintenance chemicals and fertilizers, hazardous and toxic materials, fumes, gases and odors are routine. Work requires the ability to foresee and prevent safety problems. Work must also follow appropriate safety procedures with the use of protective clothing and equipment including, hard sole shoes, hard hats, eye/ear protection, rain gear, gloves, traffic control equipment as directed.

Disclaimer: The job description has been prepared to assist in evaluating various classes of responsibilities, skills, and working conditions. It indicates the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities. Nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under supervision. Nothing contained herein is intended or shall be construed to create or constitute a contract.
Health Insurance

Full time employees are eligible for health insurance coverage. Information regarding specifications is available with Human Resources.

Dental & Vision Insurance

The employee and employer both pay 50% of the premium.

Life Insurance

The City has group life insurance with Securian Life Insurance. You are eligible the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment. Your insurance will equal earnings paid the previous year, rounded to the next high thousand. (Example - $20,600 = $21,000)

Additional Group Life Insurance through Securian Life is available to employees. Employees can choose up to three (3) additional units of insurance. Employees pay all of this premium on a payroll deduction. Coverage is available at 100% of your previous year's earnings.

Spouse and Dependent coverage is also available. Employee pays all of this premium on a payroll deduction. The spouse is insured for $10,000, dependents are insured for $5,000 each for one unit of coverage or the employee can select two units of coverage to increase coverage for his/her spouse to $20,000 and $10,000 for each dependent.

Sick Leave

All full time employees earn one (1) day sick leave for each calendar month of service.

Holiday Time

Employees are granted the following holidays:

New Year's Day Thanksgiving Day
Good Friday Day after Thanksgiving
Memorial Day Christmas Eve Day
4th of July Christmas Day
Labor Day New Year's Eve Day

In addition to the above, each employee shall be granted two (2) floating holidays if hired before July 1. The employee must work the day before and the day after the holiday to be eligible for holiday pay.

Vacation

All regular full-time employees will qualify for, and receive, vacation pay as provided under the following schedule:

Upon hire will pro-rate 104 hours of vacation.
January 1 following start date thru year 3 eligible for 104 hours of vacation.
Years 4 - 6 eligible for 128 hours of vacation.
Years 7 - 11 eligible for 144 hours of vacation.
Years 12 - 19 eligible for 192 hours of vacation.
Years 20+ eligible for 224 hours of vacation.

Deferred Compensation

A tax deferred compensation plan is available to City employees through Wisconsin Deferred Compensation Program.


Wisconsin Retirement System

Full time employees are eligible immediately for coverage. Mandatory employee-employer contributions are credited to your WRS account for retirement purposes.

Flexible Benefits Plan

Employees have an opportunity to increase their take-home pay by reducing taxes through the Flexible Benefits Plan. Flexible benefits include out-of-pocket health, dental or vision expenses and dependent care.


Additional Voluntary Benefits

We also offer AFLAC on a voluntary basis.

Center for Health & Wellness

The city has partnered with Prevea to provide health and wellness services to benefit our employees and their families. You have access to a Nurse Practitioner, physical therapy, chiropractic, health coach and so much more.
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