Mechanic

Under the general direction of the Supervisory Staff, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing a variety of mechanical equipment used in the County Highway Department. Employee performs generally skilled equipment repair work. Responsible for the careful and safe operation of a variety of motorized equipment. In this role, you will leverage your technical expertise to troubleshoot, repair, and ensure the smooth operation of machinery and mechanical components. The Department's proactive approach will help minimize downtime, improve efficiency, and uphold safety standards across the organization.

Duties

• Performs maintenance and repair on all assigned vehicles and equipment operated by the Geauga County Engineer’s Office (e.g., services, repairs, and tunes diesel engines; rebuilds and services transmissions; rebuilds and replaces hydraulic systems and brake and exhaust systems; changes oil and other fluids; replaces head lights, signal lights, wiring, and tires; etc.) and operates test equipment to locate mechanical problems.
• Assists in modifying vehicles and equipment as directed (e.g., affixes snowplows and assists welder, etc.); replaces and sharpens blades on mowers; road tests trucks; cleans and maintains garage.
• Performs sewer/drive pipe/crossover jetting; performs unskilled and semi-skilled labor to assist other maintenance workers in constructing and repairing roads, ditches, bridges, and guardrails; operates small hand tools and power tools such as chain saws, rakes, air tools, and shovels.
• Performs culvert installations and repairs; removes and trims trees from roadways
• Responds to callouts (e.g. tree cutting, light repair, signs, snow plowing, etc.) as needed.

Requirements

• Must possess a valid Ohio Class A Commercial Driver’s license with an “N” Tanker Endorsement; must maintain insurability under the Engineer’s insurance policy.
• Completion of secondary education or equivalent and some experience in the field of auto mechanics, or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Hands-on experience with various systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical troubleshooting.
• Skilled in welding techniques relevant to the role (welding preferred).
• Strong analysis skills for diagnosing equipment failures efficiently.
• Excellent communication skills in English for clear documentation and team collaboration.
• Ability to perform maintenance tasks involving vehicle electrical systems repair or replacement with attention to safety standards

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan