The City of Wisconsin Rapids has an employment opportunity for a Mechanic position within the Department of Public Works. This is a skilled position in the maintenance and repair of automobiles, trucks, and heavy equipment. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform preventive maintenance on vehicles, trucks, heavy equipment, small engines and other mechanical equipment.
• Operate a variety of diagnostic instruments to test and service vehicles and equipment and use a variety of hand, electric, and air-driven tools in the servicing and repair of equipment.
• Inspect, adjust, and replace necessary parts.
• Repair and/or replace brake, engine, electrical, fuel, hydraulic, transmission, ignition, air, exhaust, axle assembly, and related systems on vehicles, heavy equipment, and other various gasoline and diesel equipment.
• Change and repair tires and tubes.
• Provide emergency field assistance to disabled vehicles and equipment to include operating a tow vehicle.
• Maintain records, prepare reports and other records of maintenance functions.
• Assist in preparation of bid specifications for vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Make repairs to City buildings.
• Clean shop floors, tools, and work areas.
• Occasionally assist with street/sewer repairs.
• Other duties as assigned Requirements for this position include Valid Wisconsin Driver's license with CDL endorsement.

Graduation from high school plus specialized post high school technical training in diesel and gasoline engines, transmissions, hydraulics, electronics and cooling systems. Three (3) years' related experience in repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel engines and heavy equipment. Vocational Diploma in heavy equipment mechanics desired. Any equivalent combination of education and experience. Employees in this position are required to have their own set of basic mechanic hand tools. The pay rate is $27.46 to $32.30 per hour, with the ability to eventually earn up to $37.15 per hour. Current shift is Monday

• Thursday 2:00pm
• 10:00pm, Friday 9:00am
• 5:00pm.

2nd shift times could be variable. Qualified candidates can apply online at https://www.wirapids.gov/221/Employment or can submit a resume and application via email to recruitment@wirapids.gov.

Applications are online:

https://www.wirapids.gov/DocumentCenter/View/184/Employment-Application-PDF?bidId= Deadline to apply is September 3, 2026.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$27.46

• $32.

30 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person