Mechanic-Highway

Elkhart County Governmental Position Vacancy

Mechanic Department: Elkhart County Highway

Hiring Range: $30.36-$33.73/hour based on education and position related experience. Longevity pay after 3 years.

Benefits Offered:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
• FREE Primary Care Health Clinic
• Supplemental Insurance and Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Pension and Deferred Compensation 457b
• 14 Paid Holidays Annually
• Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Eligible Employer of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Position To Be Filled: ASAP

Hours & Days Of Work: Monday-Friday, 7:00am 3:30pm with overtime as needed

Location Of Position: Goshen

Travel Requirements: Within County (please complete driving page on application)

Job Summary: Responsible for maintaining all vehicles and heavy equipment and responding to mechanical needs in the field.

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• Possession of and ability to maintain a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with required endorsements and demonstrated safe driving record
• Respond to after-hours mechanical problems, per on call schedule
• Practical knowledge of assigned Department equipment and vehicles, with ability to perform preventative maintenance, diagnose problems, and repair equipment as needed
• Ability to operate a variety of hand and/or power tools and variety of equipment in performance of duties
• Ability to do light snow removal
• Ability to work alone with minimum supervision, with others in a team environment, work rapidly for long periods and on several tasks at a time, often under time pressure
• Pre-employment background check and drug screen

Elkhart County Human Resources 117 N. Second Street, Goshen, IN 46526