Mechanic-Highway

ELKHART COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL POSITION VACANCY NOTICE

MECHANIC

DEPARTMENT: Elkhart County Highway

HIRING RANGE: $30.36-$33.73/hour based on education and position related experience. Longevity pay after 3 years.

BENEFITS OFFERED:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
• FREE Primary Care Health Clinic
• Supplemental Insurance and Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement PENSION and Deferred Compensation 457b
• 14 Paid Holidays Annually
• Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Eligible Employer of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

POSITION TO BE FILLED: ASAP

HOURS & DAYS OF WORK: Monday-Friday, 7:00am — 3:30pm with overtime as needed

LOCATION OF POSITION: Goshen

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Within County (please complete driving page on application)

JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for maintaining all vehicles and heavy equipment and responding to mechanical needs in the field.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
• High school diploma or GED
• Possession of and ability to maintain a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with required endorsements and demonstrated safe driving record
• Respond to after-hours mechanical problems, per on call schedule
• Practical knowledge of assigned Department equipment and vehicles, with ability to perform preventative maintenance, diagnose problems, and repair equipment as needed
• Ability to operate a variety of hand and/or power tools and variety of equipment in performance of duties
• Ability to do light snow removal

• Ability to work alone with minimum supervision, with others in a team environment, work rapidly for long periods and on several tasks at a time, often under time pressure
• Pre-employment background check and drug screen

Elkhart County Human Resources
117 N. Second Street, Goshen, IN 46526
Telephone: (574) 535-6725 FAX: (574) 535-6750

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED

Elkhart County is an Equal Opportunity Employer