LOCATION: Watertown, SD

Job Title: Shop Foreman Mechanic

Reports To: Highway Superintendent

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Pay: $27.55 - $36.14 per hour

Work week four ten hours days May 1 to November 1.

Five eight hours days November 1 to May 1.

Fourteen paid holidays per year.

SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of the Highway Superintendent, and general supervision of the Assistant Superintendent, the Shop Foreman Mechanic is responsible for performing skilled and semi-skilled mechanical work in maintenance of all County equipment and vehicles.

*Must be available 24/7 if needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, but are not limited to:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Perform welding, fabrication, and repairs to highway equipment and vehicles.
• Maintain maintenance records for all highway equipment and vehicles.
• Repair and maintain all County equipment and vehicles.
• Provide supervision and direction to other County employees performing maintenance related tasks.
• Use test diagnostic equipment to ensure equipment is in working order.
• Operate payloaders, trucks, scrapers, motor graders, and tractors as needed.
• Plan and coordinate on work schedule, and time management.
• Maintain inventory and part records.
• Order, pick-up and deliver parts, supplies, and equipment as needed by the Highway Department and other authorized County personnel.
• Maintain shop in a neat and orderly manner.

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as Safety Coordinator.
• Perform duties in a manner consistent with safe practices.
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment when required.
• Attend meetings and seminars as assigned.

• Perform other such duties and functions as deemed necessary

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS and SKILLS:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certification and two-year degree in Diesel Mechanics program.
• Minimum of two (2) years mechanic experience and/or a combination of education and experience may be acceptable.
• The ability to drive trucks, and operate light/heavy equipment, and tools associated with construction.
• Basic knowledge of procedures, techniques, and standards applicable to highway and roadway maintenance and construction.
• Be proficient in the use of a variety of shop tools, welding, and the operation of machine shop equipment.
• Ability to read and comprehend Tech manuals, blueprints, and written procedures.
• Must be able to work without direct supervision.
• Ability to work well with others and get along with the general public.

EXAMINATION, TESTING, AND CERTIFICATION

• Must possess a valid South Dakota Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
• Must possess a valid social security number.
• Must successfully pass post-offer Drug and/or Alcohol testing and random DOT Drug and/or Alcohol testing as requested.
• Complete all state required training/exams/certifications.
• Other such exams as deemed appropriate and necessary by the County.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. May need to reach, stoop, kneel or crouch.
• The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here 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.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions.
• The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne articles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

CONCLUSION

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. This is not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel. Further, this job description is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and amend the work of any employee under his/her supervision. I understand that employment is at the will of the employer and either the employer or the employee may terminate the employment with or without cause at any time.

I have received, reviewed and fully understand the Job Description Shop Foreman Mechanic. I further understand that I am responsible for the satisfactory execution of the essential duties and responsibilities as listed herein.

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