Highway Shop Mechanic / Foreman, Clay County

Clay County Highway Department is looking to fill a Shop Mechanic / Foreman position.

You will perform a variety of duties including:

• Inspects, maintains, and repairs all county-owned equipment including, but not limited to, autos, trucks, tractors, graders sweepers, bulldozers, cranes, rollers, snow removal equipment and compressors, etc.
• Disassembles engines and performs general engine overhaul work.
• Adjusts ignition/fuel systems.
• Overhauls transmissions and differentials.
• Replaces wheel cylinders and relines brakes, rebuilds brake cylinders and boosters.
• Wires and reconditions electrical systems.
• Repairs/replaces components such as generators, alternators, distributors, relays, and air conditioning units.
• Performs building and fabricating/construction, maintenance, on all types of equipment.
• Makes service calls on equipment to perform emergency vehicle and tire repairs.
• Conducts road tests on equipment.
• May look up and order parts using department computers and software.
• Maintains equipment in clean and orderly condition.
• Reads and interprets technical drawings.
• May perform welding, brazing, cutting, tire changing or other automotive shop work.
• May operate snow and ice control equipment on a limited basis as assigned.
• May direct work of others including scheduling, training, overseeing
• Completes requisitions for necessary equipment for completing jobs
• Maintains accurate record of materials used and work completed

To be qualified for this position, you will need:

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in repairing heavy truck, construction and maintenance equipment, specifically diesel and gasoline engines preferred including electrical and hydraulic repairs
• Valid driver’s license required; Possession of Commercial Driver’s License or ability to obtain Class A or B CDL preferred.
• Willing to live within Clay County and be available to report for work on short notice during emergencies and adverse weather conditions
• Knowledge of standard practices, methods, tools, and materials used in mechanical trades and the maintenance/repair of light/heavy automotive, construction and maintenance equipment.
• Knowledge of safety hazards and relevant safety precautions.

This is not a comprehensive list of duties. For a more complete list of job duties, responsibilities, skills, physical requirements and working conditions, refer to the job description.

We offer outstanding benefits including health insurance and participation in the South Dakota Retirement Plan. Starting wage is $27.22/hour.

Apply on-line. Applications accepted until the position is filled.

Clay County, South Dakota is an Equal Opportunity Employer