Shop Helper

CLOSES: 5/14/26

Interview Date: TBD

Interview Location: TBD 

Healthcare

• Family Monthly Premium $559.46
• Single Monthly Premium $87.24
• Deductibles covered by VEBA plan funded by Employer

BASIC FUNCTIONS:
Work under the direction of and assist mechanics in the repair and maintenance of County equipment. Perform other related duties 
as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist mechanics with services; repair, rebuild, lubricate, weld, fuel, grease, adjust and replace parts on trucks and tractors, two and four-cycle engines, small diesel engines, ground and landscaping power equipment, and other equipment. 
• Assist mechanics with maintaining a parts inventory; determine the need for and requisition parts and supplies; manufacture parts not available from suppliers by welding or otherwise modifying existing parts as necessary.
• Assist mechanics to disassemble, repair, grind, or replace worn parts.
• Assist mechanics with fitting new parts; adjust engines, oil, water and fuel pumps, carburetors and fuel injectors, governors, starting motors, clutches, transmissions, differentials, brakes, and steering gear.
• Maintain and repair shop equipment and tools.
• Keep accurate, detailed records of repairs and service.
• Make oral and written reports and formulate work orders.
• Perform general cleaning duties in the shop to include organization of tools and toolboxes, cleaning fluid spills and leaks, and cleaning floors, workbenches, tables etc.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience: 

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Two (2) years experience performing all types and levels of repairs on at least some of the following equipment classes: heavy trucks, small engines/self-powered equipment, automotive/light duty vehicles and heavy equipment. 

Training Required: 

• None.

Certificates/Licenses Required:

• Obtain a Commercial Class A State of Minnesota driver's license with and no restrictions within six (6) months of hire.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Required at Entry:

• Knowledge of basic mechanical repairs
• Knowledge of basic math
• Ability to safely operate equipment that is in need of repair.
• Ability to read and write English
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions

Salary : $52,416 - $62,400