Salary: $24.68 - $34.55 Hourly
Location : Cascade, ID
Job Type: Full Time Regular
Job Number: 23-00151
Department: Road and Bridge
Division: Road Office & Mechanics
Opening Date: 03/21/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Summary

Valley County is looking for a Mechanic to help with the repair and maintenance of its fleet of vehicles and heavy equipment. We are looking for a career-minded individual with a well-rounded background in automotive and heavy equipment diagnosis, service, and repair, and who is interested in a job with regular hours and incredible benefits.
Typical responsibilities include servicing vehicles and equipment, including diagnosing, repairing, and overhauling a variety of mechanical systems such as gasoline and diesel engines, brake and clutch assemblies, transmissions and real axels, steering systems, and electronic controls. Mechanics use all standard garage tools, including grinders, welders, torches, and all manner of fabrication machinery and equipment.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk on uneven surfaces, sit, stoop, bend, use hands to keyboard or type, reach with hands and arms, lift up to 75 lbs. and occasionally assist in moving and/or lifting equipment. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus to comprehend written work instructions and prepare and maintain written records. Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing abilities includes those which permit the employee to discern verbal instructions, alarm and warning systems, including backup alarms, and communicate effectively in person and by telephone. While performing duties the employee works in shop environment, including exposure to fuel, chemicals, grease and oil, and loud noises.
Typical Requirements
The ideal candidate will have previous mechanical experience, including maintenance and repair on a variety of vehicles and/or heavy equipment, and experience with a large variety of tools and garage equipment. Experience with both gas and diesel engines is preferred but not mandatory. Possession of a valid drivers license is required, and although not needed at the time of hire, possession of a Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) would be expected within 1 year of hire.
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When applying, please include a resume or detailed work history that clearly shows where you gained the required training, skills, licensure, and experience required to perform this job.
Benefits
As a way of assisting our employees to live healthier, happier, and less worrisome lives, Valley County offers the best benefit package of any employer in the county.

Our benefits include:

• Retirement Membership in PERSI
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Prescription Drug Insurance
• Personal Leave (22 days per year to start)
• Holiday Leave (11 days per year)
• Bereavement Leave
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account

And don't forget about these benefits:

• A Positive Work/Life Balance
• Job Stability & Satisfaction
• Career Advancement
• A Casual Work Environment
• Physically Relaxed
• Mentally Stimulating
• A Chance to Make a Difference!

Hiring is done without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, pregnancy, or genetic testing. In addition, preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.
ELIGIBLE BENEFITS INCLUDE:
Health Insurance

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• LifeFlight Included in Ambulatory Services

Retirement

• PERSI Base Plan
• PERSI Choice 401(k)
• NationWide 457

Time Off

• Personal Time Off (PTO) - 176 Hours Per Year to Start
• Holidays - 11 Days Per Year
• Bereavement Leave

Life Insurance

• GemPlan $10,000 Per Employee
• Aflac (Life, Disability, & Critical Illness)
• NCPERS Term Life

PLUS THESE BENEFITS TOO:

• A Positive Work/Life Balance
• Job Stability & Satisfaction
• Career Advancement
• A Casual Work Environment
• Physically Relaxed
• Mentally Stimulating
• A Chance to Make a Difference!

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