What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanic position at City of Eau Claire?
Enjoy a team atmosphere while working on a wide variety of mechanical equipment! We are currently hiring a Mechanic position in the Fleet Division of the Community Services Department. This position performs skilled mechanical work in the maintenance, servicing, and repair of automotive, truck, and other mechanical equipment, including preventive maintenance, and general and major overhaul work on equipment with diesel and gasoline engines. Duties include repairing and maintaining mechanical devices such as transmissions, clutches, hydraulic lifts, generators, differentials, starters, and alternators; performing motor tune-ups and electrical repairs; using a computer to process work orders; and much more!
Requirements:
- Possess and maintain a valid driver's license
- Possess or obtain (within 6 months of hire) and maintain a valid Wisconsin Class B CDL with no air brake restrictions
- High School Diploma or equivalent (GED, etc.)
- Furnish a complete set of hand tools
Preferred Qualifications:
- Two years of experience or an associate degree in automotive repair and maintenance, heavy duty diesel mechanic, or a related field
- ASE Master Truck or Automotive Technician certification in diesel/gasoline engines
Additional Reasons to Apply:
- Receive 40 hours of vacation on your first day of employment, plus earn 80 hours of additional vacation time in the first year
- Receive 3 paid floating holidays and 8 paid regular holidays (in a calendar year)
- Potential to qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Other excellent fringe benefits (paid sick leave, health insurance, life insurance, etc.)!
Typical work schedule:
- Regular hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Summer hours: 4 days per week, 10 hours a day
Wage range: $27.57 to $38.14 per hour, depending on qualifications. Application deadline: Sunday, July 26, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Application and complete job description available at www.eauclairewi.gov/jobs.*
Interviews expected to take place Monday, August 3, 2026. Candidates will be notified via email if selected to interview.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
Recruitment Snapshot: https://www.eauclairewi.gov/home/showdocument?id=52037&t=639197268736555679
*Don’t have a way to apply online? Contact us at (715) 839-4921 to schedule an appointment and we can assist you!
Salary : $28 - $38