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Elkhart County Government

Mechanic-Highway

Pay: $66,653/yr
Posted: 07/17/2026
Location: Goshen, IN (Onsite)
Last Updated: 1 week ago
Hours: Full-Time
Expires: 10/8/2026

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A Heavy Equipment Mechanic maintains and repairs heavy equipment like construction vehicles and fire trucks.

$54,744 / year median in Indiana

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Job Description

Position Type:
Service/Maintenance/Mechanic Highway Date Posted:
7/17/2026
Location:
Highway Date Available:
ASAP Closing Date:
Until Filled
ELKHART COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL POSITION VACANCY NOTICE MECHANIC DEPARTMENT
Elkhart County Highway
HIRING RANGE
$30.36-$33.73/hour based on education and position related experience. Longevity pay after 3 years.
BENEFITS OFFERED
Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
  • FREE Primary Care Health Clinic
  • Supplemental Insurance and Employee Assistance Program
  • Retirement PENSION and Deferred Compensation 457b
  • 14 Paid Holidays Annually
  • Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time
  • Eligible Employer of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
POSITION TO BE FILLED
ASAP
HOURS & DAYS OF WORK
Monday-Friday, 7:00am — 3:30pm with overtime as needed
LOCATION OF POSITION
Goshen
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Within County (please complete driving page on application)
JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for maintaining all vehicles and heavy equipment and responding to mechanical needs in the field.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Possession of and ability to maintain a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with required endorsements and demonstrated safe driving record
  • Respond to after-hours mechanical problems, per on call schedule
  • Practical knowledge of assigned Department equipment and vehicles, with ability to perform preventative maintenance, diagnose problems, and repair equipment as needed
  • Ability to operate a variety of hand and/or power tools and variety of equipment in performance of duties
  • Ability to do light snow removal Ability to work alone with minimum supervision, with others in a team environment, work rapidly for long periods and on several tasks at a time, often under time pressure
  • Pre-employment background check and drug screen Elkhart County Human Resources 117 N.
Second Street, Goshen, IN 46526
Telephone:
(574) 535-6725
FAX:
(574) 535-6750 APPLICATIONS
ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED
Elkhart County is an Equal Opportunity Employer