Mechanic's Assistant

Otter Tail County is now accepting applications for a full-time Mechanic's Assistant. This position provides support to the Mechanics and Highway Maintenance crews. Duties include shuttling commercial vehicles, ordering parts, answering phones and documenting work needs, tracking inventory and payments for the Lead Mechanic, and assisting with shop cleaning. The deadline to apply is August 11, 20

• Examples of Duties: Safely transports vehicles and equipment for repair as directed by the Lead Mechanic. Assists in responding to correspondence with colleagues and vendors via phone and email. Restocks inventory as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor or Lead Mechanic. Tracks inventory in coordination with Accountants and prepares monthly reports for Accounting Supervisor and Mechanics. Effectively communicates with Group Leaders and Highway Maintenance Workers to schedule maintenance of equipment and vehicles. Pre-reviews shop invoices on behalf of Lead Mechanic and prepares invoices for prompt processing. Schedules annual shop safety inspections in coordination with Safety Officer and Lead Mechanic and completes related documentation. Assists with maintaining a clean and safe work environment including sweeping, dusting, addressing spills, and other cleaning as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor, Lead Mechanic, or applicable safety regulations. Maintains safety data sheets (SDS) at all sites in accordance with applicable safety regulations. Orders supplies that conform to county standards or prints updated documentation as needed. Supplemental Information: This position is full time, 40 hours per week. During the winter months, this position involves early morning shifts, extended hours, and weekend duty including holidays. The 2025 starting hourly salary for this position is $18.82, depending on qualifications, with career advancement to $28.
• The selection process will include an online employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Semi-finalist will be invited to interview and the finalist will have a practical driving test. Prior to hire, applicants are required to pass a background investigation, pre-employment medical examination, and drug screening. A standard 12-month probationary period applies. Please note: This position is considered a safety-sensitive position due to the essential job duties in accordance with Minn. Stat. 181.950, Subd.
• Safety-sensitive employees are subject to pre-employment drug testing and random drug and alcohol testing. In addition, all employees are subject to drug and alcohol testing upon reasonable suspicion/cause, return-to-duty, follow-up, and post-accident. In addition, a pre-employment physical examination is required for this position. The scope of the physical exam will be limited to whether the employee can safely and effectively perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, in compliance with state and federal law. How To Apply To apply for this position, go to: https://ottertailcounty.gov/jobs/. On-line applications are stored on a secure site. Only you and authorized employees of Otter Tail County have access to the information submitted. When filling out any employment application materials for Otter Tail County, you must include your entire employment and education history. Failure to do so may render your application incomplete. Veterans Preference Eligible veterans as defined by Minnesota Statute 197.447 may claim Veterans Preference during the hiring process. A DD214 and required supporting documentation must be included with the employment application to receive preference. Background Investigation All employment offers are contingent upon the applicant passing a background investigation which may include, but are not limited to, gathering information from the following sources: Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, other law enforcement agencies, court documents, educational institutions, previous employers, Minnesota river and Vehicle Services, military records, Immigration and Naturalization Services, and known associates of the applicant. Criminal convictions are not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought. Making false statements or withholding information during the hiring process will cause you to be barred from employment or removed from employment. Otter Tail County is a tobacco-free workplace. Otter Tail County does not discriminate on the basis of political affiliation, race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, sex (pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation), marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, or genetic information. Equal Opportunity Employer