Mechanic

Join Our Team at Calhoun County Government! At Calhoun County, you’ll find more than just a job, you’ll find purpose. Our employees make a meaningful impact every day by serving our community. Whether you’re supporting essential services, improving local systems, or helping residents thrive, your work contributes to something bigger. We’re proud to foster a collaborative, supportive workplace where people are valued for their ideas and dedication to public service. If you’re looking for a career that makes a difference, we invite you to explore opportunities with Calhoun County Government. Summary Under the general direction of the Road Department Fleet Manager, the Mechanic is responsible for diagnosing, repairing and maintaining heavy equipment, including loaders, Road Department vehicles, skid steers, mowers and similar machinery. Work entails mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and fabrication duties to ensure safe, reliable operation. Primary Duties and Responsibilities • Performs equipment safety and maintenance inspections. • Repairs and maintains diesel and gas engines, including automobiles, trucks, lawn equipment, loaders, chainsaws, and similar machinery. • Repairs powertrain components such as transmissions, differentials, transfer cases, clutches and drive • Reads blueprints, electrical charts, and diagrams to determine electrical procedure on how a device functions to properly install or repair/troubleshoot 12 & 24-volt electrical systems. • Installs and repairs brake shoes, air brake chambers, hydraulic brakes, suspensions, valves. • Diagnoses mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic malfunctions and completes necessary repairs. • Repairs and maintains major hydraulic components on large equipment (grader, loaders, backhoes, ) such as hydraulic cylinders, valves, pumps, and load sense systems. • Performs engine tune-ups and maintenance work on diesel and gas engines, including computer-controlled systems such as replacement of spark plugs, fuel filters, and air pollution equipment. • Installs items such as snowplow frames and sanders, underbody scrapers, wiring including lights, and hydraulic • Maintains clean and safe work areas, tools and equipment. • Prioritizes work based on operational need, maintains preventative maintenance schedules, and meets deadlines. • Communicates with Supervisor(s) and equipment operators (if necessary) equipment problems and plan necessary repairs. • Maintains service logs. • Performs repair, and fabrication on road department buildings and related facilities. • Completes service calls in the field, returns vehicle to garage for repair or otherwise assists in the repair May operate towing vehicle if necessary. • Uses welding, cutting torch, and brazing equipment to fabricate new or old equipment such as snowplows, graders, and trucks. • Performs body, paint, and sheet metal work as required. • Repairs steering components such as power steering, tie rods, steering gear boxes, drag links and idler • Repairs and/or replaces tires. • Works with and assists fellow mechanics to ensure coordination of duties, productivity and efficiency. • Follows MIOSHA & CCRD safety rules and uses safety equipment. • Maintains paperwork to record the use of inventory and other items of equipment. • Reviews equipment records and ensures the accuracy of maintenance activities. • Participates in classes and training sessions when available or needed. • Performs other duties and projects as assigned. Job Qualifications • The job requires as a minimum the completion of a standard high school diploma or equivalent. Completion of a specialized mechanical training preferred. • Specialized or technical training equivalent to the first year of college in vocational technology, automotive m