Highway Shop Mechanic / Foreman, Clay County

Alternative HR, LLC

Vermillion, SD

Pay: $27/hr

**Clay County Highway Department is looking to fill a Shop Mechanic / Foreman position.**

**You will perform a variety of duties including****:**

• Inspects, maintains, and repairs all county-owned equipment including, but not limited to, autos, trucks, tractors, graders sweepers, bulldozers, cranes, rollers, snow removal equipment and compressors, etc.
• Disassembles engines and performs general engine overhaul work.
• Adjusts ignition/fuel systems.
• Overhauls transmissions and differentials.
• Replaces wheel cylinders and relines brakes, rebuilds brake cylinders and boosters.
• Wires and reconditions electrical systems.
• Repairs/replaces components such as generators, alternators, distributors, relays, and air conditioning units.
• Performs building and fabricating/construction, maintenance, on all types of equipment.
• Makes service calls on equipment to perform emergency vehicle and tire repairs.
• Conducts road tests on equipment.
• May look up and order parts using department computers and software.
• Maintains equipment in clean and orderly condition.
• Reads and interprets technical drawings.
• May perform welding, brazing, cutting, tire changing or other automotive shop work.
• May operate snow and ice control equipment on a limited basis as assigned.
• May direct work of others including scheduling, training, overseeing
• Completes requisitions for necessary equipment for completing jobs
• Maintains accurate record of materials used and work completed

**To be qualified for this position, you will need:**

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in repairing heavy truck, construction and maintenance equipment, specifically diesel and gasoline engines preferred including electrical and hydraulic repairs
• Valid driver’s license required; Possession of Commercial Driver’s License or ability to obtain Class A or B CDL preferred.
• Willing to live within Clay County and be available to report for work on short notice during emergencies and adverse weather conditions
• Knowledge of standard practices, methods, tools, and materials used in mechanical trades and the maintenance/repair of light/heavy automotive, construction and maintenance equipment.
• Knowledge of safety hazards and relevant safety precautions.

***This is not a comprehensive list of duties. For a more complete list of job duties, responsibilities, skills, physical requirements and working conditions, refer to the job description.***

**We offer outstanding benefits including health insurance and participation in the South Dakota Retirement Plan. Starting wage is $27.22/hour.**

**Apply on-line. Applications accepted until the position is filled.**

**Clay County, South Dakota is an Equal Opportunity Employer**