The Mechanic is a safety-sensitive position subject to DOT drug & alcohol procedures, must be available to report to work during regular business hours and must be available after hours to respond to emergencies and/or highway conditions. Under general supervision of the Highway Operations Supervisor and/or Fleet/Facility Superintendent, the Mechanic repairs, overhauls, and maintains automotive, construction, road equipment, and building equipment. Must be available to work overtime, weekends, nights, and holidays as required.
Hours: Winter hours are Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Summer hours are Monday-Thursday 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., based on a 40-hour workweek with opportunities for overtime. Schedules may fluctuate due to seasonal demands and workload, so flexibility is required. Employees must be available for after-hours call-ins to respond to emergencies or highway conditions, with the ability to answer calls within 15 minutes and report to work within 45 minutes.
Location: Outagamie County Highway Shop at 1313 Holland Road in Appleton, WI
Meaningful, hands-on work
You’re doing work that has a real impact—keeping equipment running, supporting projects, and serving the community. You can see the results of your effort every day.
Opportunities to grow
It’s a place you can build a career without burning out.
Good work–life balance with long-term stability
Time off is respected, and there’s an understanding that life outside of work matters. Combined with steady employment.
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**Please read the Experience and Education requirements for this role
- Knowledge of and ability to apply the principles of gasoline and diesel mechanics to maintain and repair of a variety of equipment.
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Knowledge and skill in repairing electrical, mechanical, computerized, and hydraulic systems.
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Knowledge of and ability to diagnose and make repairs to a variety of heavy construction equipment such as excavators, motor graders, compactors, scrapers, bull dozers, loaders, asphalt pavers, trucks, tractors, etc.
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Knowledge of preventive maintenance inspection methods and ability to diagnose mechanical defects.
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Knowledge of welding, torch use, and fabrication abilities.
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Knowledge of and ability to use mechanic's tools and equipment.
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Knowledge of and ability to use service and parts manuals.
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Ability to organize and maintain accurate and complete records, and prepare clear and comprehensive reports.
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Ability to budget time and schedule work to efficiently complete tasks.
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Ability to work in adverse weather conditions, and cope with distracting vibrations, fumes, dust, etc.
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Ability to walk, stoop, bend, lift, carry; push, pull, and move objects up to 50 pounds, understanding and utilizing proper body mechanics.
Essential Physical Demands
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Stand/walk
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Lift/carry 50 lbs. from floor to waist level and 50 lbs. from floor to shoulder height
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Push/pull
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Climbing on equipment
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Stooping
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Repeated bending
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Crawling under equipment
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Reaching: high/low level
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Finger movement-repetitive
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Repetitive twisting/pressure with wrist or hands
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Both hands required
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Both legs required
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Ability to communicate verbally
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Visual requirements to perform mechanic work
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Ability to be disturbed or awakened for responding to emergencies and/or highway conditions
OUTAGAMIE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE COUNTY WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND ENCOURAGES BOTH PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES AND INCUMBENTS TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS WITH THE EMPLOYER.
