Located along the western shore of Lake Michigan, Oak Creek is in the midst of a development boom and is one of the fastest growing cities in southeastern Wisconsin. In two decades, the City's population grew over 25 percent, and substantial growth and development is projected into the future. Adding vibrancy and a sense of place to the community, the City's Drexel Town Square features a modern mixed-use development anchored by a civic center plaza, City Hall, and Library facility. The City's elected leadership strategically invests in Oak Creek's future as demonstrated by projects already underway. The Department of Public Works is divided into four distinct yet collaborative Divisions. The Public Works Divisions include Streets, Parks & Open Space, Forestry, and Street Lighting. This position supports all three Public Works Divisions and Fire Department vehicle maintenance. Under general supervision, coordinates, directs, and performs skilled work in the mechanical repair and maintenance of heavy gasoline and diesel-driven trucks and other mechanical equipment; identifies, orders, receives, stores, issues and maintains trucks parts and materials; prepares records, reports, and correspon­dence related to truck and equipment repair. Major Duties/Essential Functions Oversees, maintains and operates preventative maintenance program for city equipment and vehicles; schedules and oversees all repairs or work needed on vehicles and equipment. Plans, carries out and evaluates preventive maintenance schedules for all vehicles and mechanical equipment, either personally, or through outside vendors. Assists supervisors in directing, planning, reporting, evaluating, supervising, coordinating and improving maintenance operations, activities and services of the department. Conducts various analyses and inspections of vehicles and mechanical systems to determine the most cost-effective means of maintenance, repair or replacement. Examines and locates mechanical and operational defects in a wide variety of vehicles and equipment; makes major and minor adjustments and repairs. Disassembles, repairs, grinds, replaces and adjusts engines, oil, water and fuel pumps, carburetors and fuel injectors, starting motors, clutches, transmissions, differentials, brakes and steering gear, tires and suspension systems on a wide variety of vehicles and equipment. Repairs, maintains and adjusts electrical wiring systems, charging systems, batteries and light systems on a wide variety of vehicles and equipment. Performs body repair work consisting of sheet metal and patching work, rustproofing, priming and painting on vehicles and equipment as needed. Education/Experience Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge and skills is qualifying.

Typical qualifications would be:

1) possession of a high school diploma or

G.E.D., 2

) post high school education equivalent to one year of college or technical school in the areas of trucks and heavy equipment mechanics, 3) three years experience as a heavy equipment mechanic, and 4) demonstrated leadership ability with subordinates in past positions. License/Certifications Possession of a valid Wisconsin Motor vehicle operator's license. Candidate will be required to obtain a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) within six months of hire. Loss of license may be cause for demotion, layoff or termination. Schedule The schedule for this position is: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and on-call for snow/ice operations and other emergencies, as needed. Additional Information The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. To view the complete job description for this position, please visit Job Descriptions | City of Oak Creek (oakcreekwi.gov) . To apply, please visit Employment | City of Oak Creek (oakcreekwi.gov) or click the green apply button above. Incomplete applications, or applications unaccompanied by a cover letter and/or resume, may not be considered.