Job Description

Posting number: 2026.24.254.03.01

Department: Public Works

Division: Operations

Job classification: Mechanic

Posting type: Open

Categories: Fleet Services, Public Works, Transportation, Vehicle Maintenance, Drivers, Automotive, Construction Trades

Summary

CITY OF JANESVILLE DIVERSITY STATEMENT:

The residents of Janesville choose this community, not just as a place to live, but as a place to realize life’s opportunities. We strive to sustain a community culture where differences are recognized, understood, and appreciated. As such, the City of Janesville recognizes the importance of developing an environment where diversity is not merely accepted but embraced and celebrated. As public servants, we believe everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. To this end, we will diligently recruit and retain the most talented employees in an environment that fosters maximizing one’s potential. Therefore, we encourage individuals from all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to consider employment with the City of Janesville and serve the residents of “Wisconsin’s Park Place”.

OBJECTIVE:

Under direct supervision of the Vehicle Operation and Maintenance (VOM) Supervisor, performs a variety of repair and maintenance work on City-owned equipment and vehicles, including, but not limited to, public works heavy, medium and light-duty trucks and equipment as well as automobiles and police vehicles. This position performs advanced diagnostic and repair work on diesel and gasoline vehicles and equipment, including but not limited to, electrical and hydraulic systems, advanced emission control systems, engine components, suspension and steering systems, drivetrains, braking systems and heating and air conditioning systems.

RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports to: VOM Supervisor

Has regular work contact with City officials, Department, Division, and Office Heads, City employees, Operations Supervisor, Assistant Operations Directors, customers, vendors, and the general public.

Supervises: None

Examples of duties

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by the incumbent. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Performs preventative maintenance inspections and service on medium and heavy-duty trucks, small engines and mechanical systems, automobiles and light trucks, and a variety of heavy equipment.
2. Performs preventative maintenance inspections and service on small and large diesel and gasoline engines, transmissions, differentials, hydraulic systems, exhaust emissions systems, chassis, steering and suspension, brake systems, HVAC, and electrical systems.
3. Diagnoses and performs extensive maintenance and repairs on a variety of heavy and medium-duty vehicles and equipment, light-duty automotive, and small engine equipment. utilizing complex and specialized diagnostic equipment and tools.
4. Drives vehicles including CDL vehicles to various locations for repair and maintenance to assist in the diagnosis of mechanical problems.
5. Services and repairs all types of tires.
6. Maintains and prepares thorough service, repair, and preventative maintenance records.
7. Cleans and maintains shop area and equipment.
8. Performs periodic safety checks on all municipal vehicles.
9. Provides emergency field assistance to disabled equipment, as needed.
10. Assists with snow and ice removal, including operation of CDL plow trucks either as an assigned route operator or as a backup, as needed.
11. Responds to emergency situations 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, as needed
12. Follows all safety regulations, policies, and procedures; reports all unsafe conditions and acts to supervisor; reports all accidents to the supervisor immediately whenever possible; follows recognized safe work practices.
13. Performs other special projects and other job duties as assigned or required during regular and non-business hours.
14. All employees may be assigned by the City Manager or their designee to perform duties and assume responsibilities that are outside the scope of their work duties when the City Manager has declared a City disaster or the City Emergency Operations Center has been initiated.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

The requirements listed below are necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

1. A high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 10 years of experience as an auto/heavy-duty mechanic OR an advanced/technical degree from an accredited institution in heavy-duty/auto repair and 5 years of heavy-duty/auto mechanic experience is required.
2. Possession of a valid state-issued Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License upon hire. Tanker Endorsement upon hire, or the ability to obtain this license and endorsement within one (1) year of hire, is required.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

The qualifications listed below are preferred but not required to perform the essential duties of the position. The absence of these qualifications on a candidate’s application does not preclude them from consideration.

1. Certifications from manufacturers or other industry agencies preferred.

COMPETENCIES

For successful performance in this position, the incumbent must demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors.

Knowledge:

1. Thorough knowledge of methods, materials, equipment and tools used in vehicle and equipment diagnostics, maintenance, and repair.
2. General knowledge of the various mechanical and electrical systems of diesel and gasoline engines.
3. Thorough knowledge of standard practices, equipment and tools of the automotive and equipment maintenance and repair trade.
4. General knowledge of welding and fabrication procedures.
5. Thorough knowledge of basic principles of record keeping.
6. Thorough knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety procedures in the automotive mechanic trade.
7. General knowledge of trade catalogs, parts manuals, repair manuals, and trade software

Skills:

1. Organizational and time management skills to prioritize duties and accomplish a high volume of work product while adapting to constant changes in priority.
2. Exceptional communication skills, both verbally and in writing, paired with a strong customer service background, and effective interpersonal skills.
3. Collaboration skills to effectively work with others to achieve common goals through communication, teamwork, and problem-solving.
4. Advanced skill in the operation of tools and equipment commonly used in the maintenance and repair of vehicles and equipment.
5. Time management, organizational, and prioritization skills.
6. Executing industry standard safety procedures.
7. Critical thinking skills to effectively analyze situations and solve complex or technical problems in a timely manner.
8. Accurate record-keeping and data-reporting skills to prepare and present reports.
9. Basic technical proficiency skills, including generic computer applications and software such as Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.
10. Basic proficiency with industry specific computer software such as Mitchell 1, All Data, Cummins Insight, Asset Works, and various universal and manufacturer specific diagnostic platforms.

Abilities:

1. Ability to perform a variety of duties related to diagnosing, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing vehicles, equipment, and components.
2. Ability to perform and maintain an effective preventative maintenance program.
3. Ability to diagnose and repair complex equipment and machinery efficiently.
4. Ability to read and understand electrical, hydraulic and air system schematic diagrams.
5. Ability to respond to on-call situations and work a varied schedule including nights, weekends, extended and non-standard hours. Including participating in snow and ice control operations as directed.
6. Ability to safely operate trucks, equipment and tools as necessary.
7. Ability to maintain accurate reports of daily tasks completed.
8. Ability to work without direct supervision and within the boundaries of areas of responsibility.
9. Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
10. Ability to effectively plan, organize and complete tasks assigned.
11. Ability to compose routine correspondence and routine reports in a clear, concise, logical, and effective manner, utilizing proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, and tone.
12. Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals, and compute percentages.
13. Ability to make decisions according to applicable laws, regulations, established procedures, and the directives of the City Manager and City Council.
14. Ability to learn and apply new technology in order to more efficiently perform job duties.
15. Ability to comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures, and report all unsafe activities or conditions to supervisor.
16. Ability to maintain a valid, state-issued Class “B” commercial driver’s license with tanker (N) endorsement.
17. Ability to provide their own a full set of hand, air, and cordless tools, standard and metric, to perform standard maintenance and repair.

Behaviors:

1. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Department, Division, and Office heads, City employees, consultants, developers, architects, engineers, realtors, surveyors, community interest groups, vendors, other governmental agencies, and the general public.
2. Exhibit exceptional professionalism, tact, and decorum in all areas of work duties.
3. Strong ethics base built upon integrity, honesty, initiative, and respect; maintain strict confidentiality.
4. Interact positively with a diverse group of individuals and work effectively both as part of a team and independently.
5. Embrace and actively promote an inclusive and equitable work environment.
6. Conduct all business and working relationships in an accurate, fair, equitable and highly ethical manner.
7. Work with the public in a fair and consistent manner, maintaining objectivity and excluding personal bias while performing job duties.
8. Reliable, timely, and proactive in the completion of duties, meeting deadlines and responding to inquiries.
9. Work with others in a positive and supportive manner to solve problems, generate ideas, and accomplish division and City goals.

Supplemental information

EQUIPMENT, INSTRUMENTS, AND MACHINES:

Machinery and equipment including personal computer and other standard office machines; City motor vehicles, various hand tools, wrenches, hammers, screwdrivers, air and electric powered tools, impact wrenches, grinders, vehicle hoists, jacks, welding tools, and other specialized equipment; complex diagnostic and troubleshooting software and equipment; manufacturer-specific diagnostic and troubleshooting systems. Must possess a full set of hand and air tools, standard and metric, to perform standard maintenance and repair.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL FACTORS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a repair shop environment and may be exposed to adverse weather conditions, including extreme heat and extreme cold, high winds, and wet/humid conditions. The employee will work near moving mechanical parts in precarious places and may be exposed to vibration while operating a piece of equipment; The employee will be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, dust, vibration, and other noxious or hazardous substances. The noise level in the work environment is moderately noisy.

This position exerts continuous physical effort, working with average and heavyweight materials, and frequently walks, stands, stoops, kneels, crouches, crawls for sustained periods of time. This position can exert up to 100 pounds of force by lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling objects. The employee is frequently required to see/observe, talk/speak and listen/hear; use their hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects and equipment; repetitive arm, wrist, hand and eye movements are included. There is frequent twisting, reaching, wrist turning and grasping. The employee may be required to climb or balance.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of equipment. Employee is required to use cognitive ability to reason, analyze and verbalize thoughts and ideas. Requires the ability to recognize and identify similarities or differences between characteristics of colors, shapes and sounds associated with job-related objects, materials or tasks.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position, or is responsive to the needs of the City of Janesville.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

The City of Janesville, Wisconsin, is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.