Salary : $49,732.80 – $65,644.80 Annually
Location : Wausau, WI
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 202300326
Department: Public Works & Utilities
Division: Construction & Maintenance Division
Opening Date: 07/12/2023
Closing Date: 8/3/2023 11:59 PM Central
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A General Employee – Non-Exempt
Purpose of the Position
We’re growing! This position is an addition to our current staff with an anticipated start date of June 26, 2023. Get your application in now to be considered!
The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of activities designed to service, repair, and maintain automotive and heavy equipment owned by the City.
Quick Facts about this Position
- Starting hourly rate of $23.91 – $31.56 depending on related qualifications
- Second Shift position 2:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (First shift vacancies are filled by 2nd Shift employees by seniority.)
- Shift Differential of $1.45 per hour for 2nd Shift in addition to base pay rate
- Any work in excess of 8 hours per day is considered overtime
- Annual tool allowance of $500
- CDL training provided
- Excellent benefits, including starting vacation accrual of 15 days per year, 3 personal holidays upon hire, generous sick leave balance, and 10 paid holidays
Learn more about this position by watching our Mechanic Recruitment video:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Performs automotive medium/heavy truck, heavy equipment, trailer, small engine equipment, and emergency vehicle service, maintenance, and repair.
- Maintains vehicle functional condition by reviewing operator service requests, conducting inspections, and performing preventive maintenance.
- Diagnoses and repair failures of all types; engines, transmissions, hydraulic, electronics-computer, electrical, suspension, drive train, fuel system, chassis, and other mechanical components.
- Replaces parts and components on a wide variety of small equipment, automotive, heavy machinery, and attachments.
- Rebuilds and repairs several types of specialty equipment and attachments.
- Up-fits new equipment to meet the special requirements of each department, i.e., fire, police, sewer, public works, airport.
- Welds and fabricates components or attachments as needed.
- Maintains vehicle records by recording service and repairs on paper and computer-based systems.
- Provides roadside service repairs.
- Operates all municipal fleet equipment to diagnose and verify repairs.
- Subject to work outside of a normal work hour/week schedule as weather or circumstances dictate i.e., snowstorms, tornados, fires, accidents, etc.
- Responds to or refers requests to the Fleet & Facilities Manager or Fleet Supervisor.
- Employee relations: Foster a productive and collaborative work environment by coordinating work efforts with other City departments and employees.
Additional Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform related work as required or assigned by the Fleet Manager and Fleet Supervisor.
Minimum Requirements
Education and Experience Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent and
- Formal course work in heavy equipment and truck repair or minimum of one year of professional experience in mechanic repair
- Possession of a valid State of Wisconsin Commercial Driver’s license (CDL) Class A,B,C,D with N Endorsement, without restrictions on air brakes or ability to pass the Class A written exams within 30 days of hire, and obtain a valid State of Wisconsin Commercial Driver’s license (CDL) Class A,B,C,D with N Endorsement, without restrictions on air brakes within six (6) months of hire.
A combination of education, training, and experience which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job may be considered.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to meet the standards laid out in the City of Wausau Fleet Safety Program.
- Working knowledge of diesel and gasoline engines, hydraulic and electronic failure diagnosis and repair.
- Knowledge of welding, fabricating, and equipment maintenance.
- Ability to work hand and power tools. Must maintain good mechanical and electrical abilities and aptitude.
- Ability to cooperate and communicate with other members of the staff, supervisor, and public. Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
- Ability to follow directions and complete work and establish priorities.
- Ability to perform complex diagnostic procedures using computers and diagnostic tools.
Physical and Working Environment
Employee performs standard activities requiring physical effort. The duties of the job include physical activities such as stooping, kneeling, standing, walking, lifting (lift and carry objects weighing 60 pounds or less, and push or pull objects weighing up to 100 pounds), fingering, grasping, talking, hearing/listening (perceiving sounds in order to understand signals such as spoken directions, warning alarms, or requests for information), seeing/observing, bending/twisting (of the neck, back, or torso in order to reach, lift, tend machines, move materials, etc.), reaching (extending the hands or arms in any direction in order to push, pull, or grasp an object or control), feeling (using the sense of touch in fingers, hands, or other body parts to sense the position or quality of objects) and climbing (ascending or descending steps, stairs, ladders, scaffolding, or machines). Specific vision abilities required include close, distance, and peripheral vision; depth perception; the ability to adjust focus; and distinguish objects clearly at 20 inches or less with glasses, if needed.
The employee may be exposed to disagreeable elements of high and low outdoor temperatures. The employee may be exposed to repetitive activities; intense or continuous noise; dirty environment; improper illumination; chemical hazards, and air contamination. The use of personal protection equipment (PPE) may be required, as there is significant exposure to hazards and conditions where there is a possible danger to life, health, or bodily injury, which may include mechanical, electrical, air contaminations, and heights. May be required to work in a physically confined worksite with cramped, small or restricted workplace making it difficult to stand, sit, or walk.
Additional Information
IMPORTANT! All applications must completely filled out and have a Resume attached in the “Attachments” section of the application. Applications that are not complete and do not have the required attachment will not be considered.
When completing References section, include 3 professional references with current and valid email addresses. References will not be contacted unless a conditional offer of employment is extended and accepted.
ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION:The City is hiring for 2nd Shift. Second shift is 2:30 PM to 10:30 PM, Monday through Friday with a 20-minute paid on-site meal break. First shift vacancies are filled by 2nd Shift employees by seniority.
Shift differential for 2nd shift is an additional $1.45 per hour.
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS:The City of Wausau will make arrangements to furnish appropriate auxiliary aids and services where necessary and reasonable to afford an individual with a disability the opportunity to participate in the recruitment process. Please notify the Human Resources Department or phone (715) 261-6630 to request special accommodations prior to the application deadline.
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS:Wisconsin Statutes, Sections 19.36 (7), 64.09 (5), and 64.11 (7) require public employers to treat the following items as a public record: Each applicant’s application, records, recommendations and qualifications except as provided in Section 19.36 (7), Wis. Stats. that allows the identity of an applicant to remain confidential if the applicant requests in writing that the City not provide access to this information.
If you choose not to have this information become a public record, you must make such a request in writing to the Human Resources Department. If you become a finalist for the position, your identity may be disclosed as required by law.
ADDITIONAL NOTICES:
The City of Wausau is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The City of Wausau offers competitive salaries and a range of excellent benefits as follows:
- State of Wisconsin Retirement Plan
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending for Health and Dependent Care
- Annual Biometric Health Screenings – free to employees under the health plan
- Optional Life Insurance
- Optional Long Term Disability Insurance
- Optional Critical Illness Insurance
- Optional Accident Insurance
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plans
- Employee Assistance Program – Available to all employees and family members at no cost to the employee
- Paid Leaves
- Vacation
- 10 Holidays
- Personal Holidays
- Perfect Attendance
- Sick Leave
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The following supplemental questions may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided on your application/resume. Please be honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during a hiring interview.By completing this supplemental evaluation you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. “See resume” is not an acceptable answer to questions.
- Yes I understand and agree
- No I do not agree
02
What is the highest level of education that you have received?
- Some High School
- High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
- Skills Certificate/Technical Diploma
- Some College/No Degree
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor Degree
- Masters Degree
- Doctorate Degree
03
Have you completed formal course work in heavy equipment and truck repair?
- Yes
- No
04
How many years of professional experience in mechanic repair do you possess?
- No experience
- Less than 1 year
- More than 1 year but less than 2 years
- More than 2 years but less than 3 years
- More than 3 years but less than 4 years
- More than 4 years but less than 5 years
- More than 5 years
05
Do you possess, or have the ability to possess, a valid driver’s license issued by the state of Wisconsin?
- Yes, I have a valid WI driver’s license
- I have a valid driver’s licensed issued by a state other than WI and have the ability to obtain a valid WI driver’s license
- No, I do not have the ability to obtain a valid WI driver’s license
06
Please indicate the class of driver’s license that you currently possess (check all that apply):
- D
- A
- B
- C
- I currently have a CDL learner’s permit
- None of these
Required Question