Requirements of Work
Graduation from high school and at least 1 year of specialized training in automobile and equipment mechanics, plus at least 4 – 6 years of related experience and certification as a journeyman mechanic; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge, ability and skills:
Knowledge of
- The techniques and practices, tools, equipment and materials used in automotive mechanics.
- The techniques and practices, tools, equipment and materials used in arc and gas welding and blacksmithing.
- The properties of ferrous and nonferrous metals.
- Preventative maintenance techniques and practices.
- Occupational hazards and the practices and techniques used to avoid or minimize risks.
Ability to
- Understand and follow instructions.
- Work independently with minimal supervision.
- Diagnose operating malfunctions and make all necessary repairs.
- Operate light to heavy equipment.
- Use all tools and equipment necessary to accomplish automotive maintenance and repair.
- Perform light to heavy physical task under varying weather conditions.
- Keep records and make reports.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers and the general public.
Skill in
- Journeyman level skills in welding, gas and diesel engine repair.
- The operation of a variety of tools and equipment used in the performance of the essential job functions.
- Oral and written communications.
Necessary Special Requirements
CDL with A, B, and C endorsements, and N preferred; A/C certification; fork lift certification; valid Wisconsin driver’s license; ability to complete a pre-employment post offer physical including drug test upon hire, and random drug and alcohol tests thereafter; must provide own hand tools.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Work is performed both indoors and outside; hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate tools, machinery and other pieces of equipment.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, prolonged visual concentration and the ability to adjust focus.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
- The employee is frequently required to bend, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- The employee may frequently be exposed to adverse weather and other unpleasant conditions such as heat, cold, wetness and humidity; dim or bright lights, dust, odors, noise, vibrations, toxic agents, asbestos, lead paint, electrical currents, heavy machinery; and occasionally violence, smoke and disease.
- The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to and in excess of 50 pounds.
