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JOB REQUIREMENTS: The Mechanic I position is responsible for the basic maintenance and repair of all light and heavy-duty equipment contained at the Highway Department along with the Sheriffs Dept and fleet vehicles. All work will be performed under the supervision of the Shop Foreman and the Vilas County Highway Commissioner. 1. Shall be responsible for servicing all forms of equipment. 2. Shall keep good records of repairs and pass on to Shop Foreman. 3. Shall plow snow when needed. 4. Shall make service calls when equipment breaks down. 5. Shall maintain a clean work environment. 6. Shall report any and all safety issues. 7. Shall use all PPE that is provided by the county. MAINTENANCE DUTIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM JOB: Service light and heavy-duty equipment such as cars, trucks, loaders, graders, excavators, single, tandem, triaxle patrol trucks, patch kettle and, crack seal machines. This list is not all inclusive. Basic wiring on equipment. Change out lighting on equipment. Change tires on all equipment and vehicles. Brake repairs and maintenance. Basic hydraulic repairs i.e. change out hoses. Read and interpret specialized drawing, sketches and diagrams. Basic math skills. Perform high precision work with hand or power-driven machine tools. Welding of light and heavy-duty equipment. Knowledge of machine shop tools. Keep work area clean. Assist other mechanics with more in-depth repairs. Ability to exercise judgment to diagnose, troubleshoot, tear down and determine necessary repair of equipment. Knowledge of necessary computer programs and operations. Ability to read, write, understand, follow oral and written instructions; and the ability to keep neat, clear and accurate records. All other duties as assigned. Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations. Over 50% of the work is spent sitting, hearing, using far vision, and low handling. A lesser amount of time (35%) is spent standing, walking, feeling, talking, using near vision, low lifting up to 50 lbs., low pushing/pulling, and medium handling. Stopping, kneeling, crouching, climbing (using legs and feet), reaching, balancing, bending/twisting, medium/high lifting up to 100 lbs., low/medium carrying, medium pushing/pulling and low fingering is done to a lesser degree (10% of the time). In non-routine conditions (5% of the time), crawling, running, climbing (using legs and arms for support), very high lifting over 100 lbs., high/very high carrying, high/very high pushing/pulling, high handling and medium/high fingering are necessary. Over 80% of the work is performed inside. Working in extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, and experiencing dramatic shifts in falling temperature occurs 10% of the time. Hazards from fast moving vehicles, working inside, and dramatic shifts in rising temperature, humid conditions and vibrations occur 10% of the time. In unusual situations, wet conditions are present as well as many hazards mechanical, electrical burs, and heights over 12 feet. Fumes, mist gases, odors, dust, poor ventilation and being in a physically confining area are also present in unusual situations. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Up to one year of mechanical experience with light and heavy duty equipment. Experience in welding and metal fabrication is desirable. Must have a set of basic mechanical tools. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Other: Please complete a Vilas County employment application at www.workforvilascounty.com and attach your resume; Vilas County Human Resources; 330 Court Street, Eagle River, Wisconsin 54521; or email to: apply@vilascountywi.gov; fax: 715-479-3799.