Mechanic

Mechanic Position

Salary Range: $28.87 - $40.11

Work Assignment Details: Do you enjoy variety and the opportunity to work on something different every day? Waukesha County Central Fleet is hiring a Mechanic to repair and maintain the equipment that supports critical County operations, including the Public Works, Sheriff's, and Parks departments.

This is a first-shift, Monday through Friday position, and Waukesha County provides all tools, uniforms, and reimbursements for items such as work boots and safety glasses.

If you have a great attitude and a desire to support essential public services, we would love to talk with you!

Classification Specification: To view the full classification specification for Mechanic click here.

Minimum Training & Experience Requirements: 1. High School Diploma or GED. 2. Three (3) years of experience in the major overhaul and repair of diesel and gasoline powered vehicles and equipment. 3. Recognized post high school training directly in mechanical maintenance may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to one (1) year's work experience. 4. Valid driver's license. 5. Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with airbrake endorsement within six (6) months of employment.

In addition to the above, candidates must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the essential job functions as listed in the Mechanic ADA Essential Functions Worksheet. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Waukesha County provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including excellent health/dental/vision, life insurance, generous paid time off (vacation, 10 holidays, 3 floating holidays, ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year), an exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan. Amongst many other benefits, employees are recognized and valued through a pay for performance system. Successful candidates will be eligible for performance-based merit increases and non-base performance awards. Employee well-being is promoted through a balanced work-life culture and through an exceptional employee wellness program that offers a variety of programs and tools to help promote an employee's wellness and health, including an on-site health & wellness clinic.

About Us: Waukesha County prides itself on operating in a business-like manner and is recognized as a leader delivering high quality services with competence and skill. With our vision of "Leading the Way", we value teamwork and collaboration, ethics and diversity, communication, efficiency and cost savings, innovation, and the wellbeing of our staff and the citizens we serve. Employees are provided professional development opportunities and encouragement to learn and practice continuous improvement and LEAN principles as we regularly ask ourselves "Is there a better way?"

Location: Located in the City of Waukesha, our campus offers an on-site fitness center, free parking, and easy access to interstate highway systems. Waukesha County offers a perfect blend of urban and rural living where one can enjoy the benefits of quiet rural lake communities or opt for nearby attractions that the greater Milwaukee area offers including vast beach and park systems, public markets, performing arts, music festivals, and sports including the Milwaukee Admirals, Brewers, Bucks, Wave, Marquette University Golden Eagles and the UW-Milwaukee Panthers Basketball programs.

EEO: Waukesha County is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in employment and adheres to all Federal, State and County Equal Employment Opportunity laws, policies, plans, rules, regulations and ordinances. The County recognizes and accepts its important leadership role in providing for equal employment/service opportunities. It is the express policy of Waukesha County to promote equal employment opportunity among all who are employed by Waukesha County and who seek employment with Waukesha County.

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The County does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.