Highway Department Welder/Basic Mechanic

Are you a welder or mechanic who takes pride in quality work that keeps critical equipment running? Do you have strong fabrication skills and the basic mechanical know-how to troubleshoot, repair, and rebuild heavy equipment? The Dunn County Highway Department is looking for a skilled Full-Time Mechanic/Welder to join our team!

In this role, your welding expertise and basic mechanical skills will help keep our fleet of trucks, plows, and heavy equipment safe, reliable, and ready for the road. From welding and fabricating to diagnosing mechanical issues and hydraulic repairs, your work will directly support the infrastructure our community depends on.

• (4) 10-hour days (6AM-4PM), Monday thru Thursday with occasional overtime/comp time as needed. 

Recruitment Timeline

Application Deadline: Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at 11:59 PM

Application Review: July 9 – July 15

Candidate Notifications (Interview Invites): By Thursday, July 17

In-Person Interviews:

• Monday, July 21

• Tuesday, July 22

Anticipated Start Date (dependent on candidate availability):

• Monday, August 4

• Monday, August 18

• Tuesday, September 2

Primary Responsibilities

The following duties are primarily performed and which are essential for this position.   Employees are expected to be able to perform each of these job duties satisfactorily and successfully to be qualified for the position.  Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Diagnoses and repairs trucks and heavy equipment; overhauls diesel and gasoline engines; diagnoses and repairs fuel systems; repairs drive train, including clutch, drivelines, and transmission; rebuilds and repairs suspension; diagnoses and repairs air and hydraulic brake systems; diagnoses and repairs electrical system problems.
• Repairs and diagnoses hydraulic pumps, valves, cylinders, and motors; repairs hydrostatic systems.
• Fabricates, welds, or repairs equipment utilizing arc, wire feed, gas welding equipment, lathes, milling machines, or power tools.
• Repairs and rebuilds small engines.
• Maintains inventories of supplies, iron, and materials for the repair, servicing and/or welding functions.
• Installs hydraulic systems on trucks.
• Maintains and services building electrical, HVAC, and heating systems.
• Responds to emergencies, high water, blocked roads, washouts, snowstorms, etc. as required.
• Performs other duties of a comparable level/type, as required.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Associate’s Degree in Welding, Mechanical Design, or other related field. 
• Minimum total of two (2) years previous experience in the repair and maintenance of heavy equipment and vehicles.

• Valid driver’s license or the ability to travel between work locations. 
• Employee is required to furnish their own hand tools.
• Prior to hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted.  Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
• Prior to hire, a drug screen will be conducted.

• Vocational/technical training in gas/diesel engine repair, welding or related areas
• Valid Wisconsin Commercial Driver License (CDL) - Preferred, but not required.

• Extensive knowledge of vehicle/equipment repair/maintenance and warranty policies, practices, procedures and administrative issues.
• Knowledge of county procedures, practices, and regulations in regards to truck and equipment repair.
• Knowledge of safety requirement and regulations, OSHA & MSHA requirements and other rules and regulations pertaining to the job functions.
• Knowledge of equipment used in the construction and maintenance activities in the department.
• Knowledge of county and department procedures pertaining to purchasing supplies and materials.
• Knowledge of vehicle and equipment value, life cycle and specification requirements.
• Knowledge of welding, lathe, and milling equipment used in fabrication procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of building maintenance repair and procedures.
• Skill in diagnosing, repairing, troubleshooting and maintaining trucks, maintenance equipment and construction equipment.
• Skill in operating and using the tools, equipment, and vehicles associated with this work and determining the most effective repair options and procedures.
• Ability to weld and fabricate parts, equipment or reinforcements.
• Ability to read, interpret and apply equipment manuals, electrical drawings/schematics, blueprints and maintenance manuals.
• Ability to monitor and assist operators in the servicing of assigned vehicles.
• Ability to operate trucks, heavy equipment and other vehicles and use the tools associated with highway maintenance.
• Ability to perform building maintenance and HVAC activities within department buildings.
• Ability to maintain a safe working environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and safety rules required by Dunn County, the department, OSHA & MSHA.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional working relationships with department personnel, supervisors and Dunn County personnel.
• Ability to follow Dunn County policies and procedures.
• Ability to manage time effectively, manage multiple projects, and complete work within established deadlines.
• Ability to work the allocated hours of the position, significant overtime, and off hours.
• Must be available for periodic call-ins during emergent situations.

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with other staff members, supervisors, and the general public in written and verbal form. 
• English skills (oral, written and comprehension) sufficient to effectively communicate with all internal and external customers.

• Ability to understand and effectively carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Must have ability to work accurately with attention to detail.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and concise records and reports.

• Ability to make arithmetic computations using whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
• Ability to compute rates, ratios and percentages.

Physical and Work Environment

The physical and work environment characteristics described in this description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions or as otherwise required by law.  Employees needing reasonable accommodation should discuss the request with the employee’s supervisor or Human Resources.
 
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Physical effort will typically require prolonged and frequent exertion of objects weighing up to 10 pounds, regular, but not continuous, exertion of objects weighing up to 50, and/or infrequent exertion of objects weighing up to 100 pounds.
• This work requires occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds, frequent exertion of up to 50 pounds, and continuous exertion of up to 10 pounds of force to lift, carry, push and pull. 
• Work frequently requires standing, speaking, hearing, using hands dexterously and reaching with hands and arms.
• Work occasionally requires walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling and crawling.

• Duties of the job involve performing tasks in restricted, confined and difficult work spaces. The work is subject to burns, cuts and sharp objects; and is subject to injuries from moving parts on equipment.
• Duties of the job involve exposure to fumes/exhaust, solvents or hazardous chemicals. The work occasionally involves working in and around high-speed traffic, inclement weather conditions, hot and cold temperatures, noise, dirt and dust. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dunn County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

By applying for this position, you acknowledge that you have read our job posting in its entirety and meet the basic requirements outlined above. Dunn County looks forward to reviewing your application.