Salary: The full wage range is $28.11 - $36.15 with expected hiring range between $28.11 – $32.13 depending on qualifications. Advancement opportunities!

Benefits: Employer contribution of 6.9% into Wisconsin Retirement System, State of WI Health Insurance; Vision Insurance; Accident Insurance; Critical Illness Insurance; 100% employer paid Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, and Disability Insurance Premiums; 80 hours of paid holidays per year; 8 hours of sick leave per month (accumulation to 960 hours) and sick leave incentive; vacation leave; education reimbursement; employee assistance program; and attractive work hours, plus a welcoming, friendly, respectful work environment!

Deadline: Application materials received by May 13, 2024 will receive best consideration. However, application materials will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

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General Job Summary

Perform skilled mechanical work in the maintenance and repair of Town vehicles and various associated equipment, with oversight from the Shop Foreman.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Troubleshoot: Inspect, diagnose, and troubleshoot department motorized equipment and vehicles such as dump trucks, fire trucks, rescue equipment, squad cars, graders, excavators, compressors, saws, tractors, mowers, loaders, chain saws, wood chippers, painting equipment, snow removal equipment, etc. 25%

2. Preventative Maintenance: Perform scheduled preventative maintenance and repair tasks including changing oil and filters; fueling; and replacing belts, hoses, wiper blades, light bulbs, electrical components, injection pumps, carburetors, hydraulic system components, controls. Perform field repairs to equipment and vehicles. Maintain hand, power and shop tools. 40%

3. Repair & Rebuild: Troubleshoot, repair and /or rebuild diesel and gasoline engines, transmissions, brakes, clutches, hydraulic and electrical systems and all other supporting equipment. Adjust all equipment components including but not limited to brakes, engines, hydraulic systems, and electrical / magnetic components. Perform metal fabrications, including but not limited to, welding, cutting, brazing and carbon arc welding. 15%

4. Police & Fire Equipment: Perform set-up, service, and repairs for the automotive and light duty truck fleet in both the Police and Fire Departments. Transfer equipment from units being cycled out to new. Work includes, but is not limited to, emergency lighting, radio/camera/computer equipment, transport seats, partitions, and K9 transport equipment. 10%

5. Research and Supplies: Order replacement parts, materials and supplies. Read and interpret technical manuals, specifications, diagrams, schematics, operator manuals, parts books, and repair manuals to make repairs or modifications to equipment. Complete vehicle/equipment maintenance reports. Assist in developing equipment specifications. 5%

6. Plowing, Shop Maintenance, and Assisting other Departments: Snow plowing and salting of streets and/or parking areas and clearing snow from pedestrian ways using pick-up trucks, loader, sidewalk maintainer, and snow blowers. Maintain a clean and orderly shop. Assist Foreman in setting priorities for equipment repairs. Perform shop Foreman duties in their absence. 5%

Perform additional duties as assigned and attend the Town required training. Regular attendance is required. Work in a manner that is aware of personal safety and the safety of others and observes safety, health and sanitation codes, regulations, or practices required by the Town or governmental authority.

Education & Experience

· Vocational/technical degree from an accredited program in gasoline and/or diesel mechanics.

· Three (3) years’ experience repairing and maintaining a variety of vehicles and motorized equipment.

· Valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License with Tanker (N) endorsement and no air brake restriction.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

● General knowledge in welding (stick/mig/tig), cutting torches, brazing and metal fabrication.

● Skilled in automotive OEM and aftermarket low voltage system design, installation, and repair.

● Skilled in troubleshooting and diagnosing mechanical issues with a variety of equipment.

● Skilled in utilizing a variety of advisory data and information such as work orders, vehicle maintenance reports and records, repair and operating manuals, electrical schematics, hydraulics diagrams, procedures and guidelines.

● Skilled in operation of motorized equipment, vehicles, and machinery.

● Skilled in operation of mechanic’s hand and power tools, and shop tools.

● Ability to repair complex equipment and machinery.

● Ability to stay current with advanced technology through employer provided training and/or formal classes.

● Ability to explain, demonstrate and clarify to others within well-established policies, procedures and standards.

● Ability to follow specific instructions and respond to requests from others.

● Ability to establish and maintain effective, harmonious, cooperative and productive working relationships with other employees and to effectively communicate with all Town employees, the public, contractors, and sales persons.

● Ability to add and subtract, multiply, divide, calculate percentages, fractions and decimals.

● Ability to use functional reasoning and apply rational judgment in performing work activities.

The Town may consider any equivalent amount of credentials, licensures, training, or experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.

Equipment Used

Position requires a minimum basic understanding of the operating functions and capabilities of all vehicles and equipment in the Town fleet such as:

· Microsoft Office Suite

· MPV Plant Mobile work order module

· AllData Mobile Diagnostics

· Napa Pro-Link

· ATEQ (tire pressure monitoring system)

· OTC diagnostic scanner

· Fluke electrical meter

· Electrical circuit testers

· Hoists

· Welder

· Cutting torch

· 12-24 volt battery testing system

· Overhead and mobile crane

· Stationary vehicle hoist

· Mobile lift column truck hoist

· Air compressors

· Jacks, supports & pullers

· Hydraulic hose carry crimp assembly

· Automatic Parts washer systems

· Oil/Fluid/Lubricant dispensing systems

· Assorted hand, power, & pneumatic tools

· Hand drills & drill press

· Hand & stationary band saws

· Welding & grinding, metal working equipment

· Soundoff Signal lighting & siren control systems

· Feniex lighting & siren control systems

· Axon license plate recognition control systems

· Forklift

Working Conditions

Normal hours for the position are October 1 – March 31, Monday – Friday 7 am – 3 pm and April 1 – September 30, Monday – Thursday 6 am – 3 pm and Friday 6 am- 10 am. The position may be required to work additional hours as per demands of the job. Must be willing and able to be on 24-hour call and ability to report to Town Hall within 60 minutes after receiving call. Work in a variety of outdoor weather conditions, odors, toxic agents, noise, vibrations, machinery, electrical currents, dust, or traffic hazards.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform this job.

Coordinate eyes, hands, feet and limbs in performing semi-skilled movements such as assembling. Occasionally lift objects weighing up to one hundred (100) pounds with assistance and repeatedly lift, move and carry objects weighing more than 50 pounds with assistance. Recognize and identify degrees of similarities or differences between characteristics of colors, forms, sounds, tastes, odors and textures associated with job related objects, materials and tasks.

Note

The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the job if work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the job. Percentage of time may vary widely depending on the needs of the position during any particular time period.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.