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DODGE CO. HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT Diesel Mechanic in JUNEAU, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Performs preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs and services equipment including, but not limited to, trucks, graders, plows, tractors, dozers, excavators, as well as paving, seal-coating, and similar self-propelled equipment. Performs preventative maintenance, repairs and services tools and equipment including, but not limited to, mowers, jack hammers, saws, and power tools. Diagnoses and repairs engines and systems, including but not limited to electrical systems, hydraulic systems, steering and suspension systems, air, hydraulic, and brake systems. Performs bodywork on vehicles and equipment. Repairs equipment using cutting torch, electric welder, and gas welder as required. Changes tires on equipment; repairs damaged/deflated tires as necessary. Maintain records of work orders, labor, and materials used on each job. Maintains cleanliness of shop and working order of shop equipment. Communicates with vendors for parts and supplies used for vehicle and mechanical system maintenance. Operates communications equipment between shop and field personnel to communicate and relay information as necessary; receives telephone and radio calls, communicates and relays information to supervisors and field crews. Provides emergency field assistance to disabled equipment as needed. Prepares and inspects winter maintenance equipment - maintains snowplow equipment, cutting edges, and spreaders. Performs preventive maintenance on highway equipment, including greasing, changing oil, and minor repairs; maintains snowplow equipment, cutting edges, and spreaders. Ensures all activities are carried out in a safe manner; adheres to all County safety regulations; assists co-workers in the safe handling of equipment; ensures equipment is safely operated and driving laws are obeyed; ensures all regulations pertaining to the safe use of equipment are understood and followed. Reports all accidents to the appropriate authority. Follows all policies for reporting, investigating, and follow-up of equipment incidents, or personal injuries. Responds to weather situations including snow and ice events, high water, washouts, and others as directed. Responds to unforeseen emergency situations including cargo spills, traffic accidents, blocked roads, pavement buckles, and others as directed. Other duties as assigned. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Required: Mechanics are required to furnish their own hand/power tools and portable toolboxes. Employment will be conditional upon successful completion of the following pre-employment drug test and criminal background check. Work Zone Safety Training, MSHA, confined space, hazmat, forklift certification, first aid, and CPR, may be required upon hire. Valid Class A Commercial Driver\'s License with N endorsement. One-year certificate/diploma from accredited technical school in mechanical-related program and three (3) years\' work experience in repair and rebuilding of construction equipment and machinery, servicing and repairing of gasoline and diesel-powered equipment. Equivalent combination of education and experience which provides necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered. Preferred: ASE certification. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://gusea1p01.rec.pro.ukg.net/DOD1000DODGE/JobBoard/cec5f37d-31be-485f-8dab-920784fb2a37/?q=&o=postedDateDesc