What are the responsibilities and job description for the Garage Mechanic 3 position at Wisconsin Public Service?
WPS, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Garage Mechanic 3 or higher in our Wausau, Wisconsin location. This position is represented by Local No. 420 IUOE.
Work Hours: 2:00pm - 10:00pm
Job Summary
A Garage Mechanic assists with repairing and maintaining company vehicles by performing preventive maintenance inspection and servicing, non-critical welding, tire repairs, and vehicle cleaning.
Job Responsibilities
Minimum Posting Range: $36.03
Maximum Posting Range: $53.05
The pay range reflects the minimum and maximum for the position at the time of posting and may be modified in the future. The starting salary/pay within the pay range will be based on several factors, as applicable, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, travel requirements, collective bargaining agreements, and business and organizational needs. At WEC Energy Group, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role.
We reserve the right to modify the application deadline or discontinue accepting applications for any position if deemed necessary.
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WEC Energy Group will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
WEC Energy Group and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. As a result, all qualified applicants will receive equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status. The Company also complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws that require it to take affirmative action.
Work Hours: 2:00pm - 10:00pm
Job Summary
A Garage Mechanic assists with repairing and maintaining company vehicles by performing preventive maintenance inspection and servicing, non-critical welding, tire repairs, and vehicle cleaning.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform type “A”, “B”, and Aerial preventive maintenance inspection and servicing:
- Lubricate chassis, change engine oil and filters, check all fluid levels, inspect brake assemblies, tune engines, service cooling systems, service automatic transmissions
- Perform operational, condition, and safety inspection of vehicle
- Perform Aerial inspections and repairs in compliance with ANSI, OSHA, and DOT requirements
- Diagnose, service, adjust, repair, replace, rebuild, and overhaul various vehicle parts and components
- Perform required machining operations:
- Resurface brake drums and rotors, hone brake cylinders, bore cylinders, grind valves
- Perform oxygen-acetylene, electric arc, and hard facing welding in non-critical areas
- Change and repair tires
- Clean and wash vehicles and work equipment
- Provide relief for other positions as required and work without assistance in job areas where sufficient knowledge and training are present:
- Attend company-sponsored classes
- Obtain necessary training to learn duties of positions with progression
- High School Diploma, GED or HSED
- 2 years of experience with repairing/servicing automobiles, trucks, buses, industrial/military vehicles, agriculture equipment, aviation equipment, construction equipment or railroad equipment
- 2 years of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) experience
- Valid Drivers License
- Must have a valid CDL or be able to obtain a CDL with a valid medical certification within six months of hire
- Construction and Skilled Trades (CAST): Comprehension of pictured mechanical principles such as gears, levers, pulley systems, water flow, etc.; arithmetic skills in calculating distances shown in prints and drawings; and the ability to read and understand written material.
Minimum Posting Range: $36.03
Maximum Posting Range: $53.05
The pay range reflects the minimum and maximum for the position at the time of posting and may be modified in the future. The starting salary/pay within the pay range will be based on several factors, as applicable, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, travel requirements, collective bargaining agreements, and business and organizational needs. At WEC Energy Group, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role.
We reserve the right to modify the application deadline or discontinue accepting applications for any position if deemed necessary.
Learn more at
WEC Energy Group will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
WEC Energy Group and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. As a result, all qualified applicants will receive equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status. The Company also complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws that require it to take affirmative action.
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