The Mechanic is responsible for diagnosing and repairing all McKenzie County vehicles and equipment. This position will be in Watford City, ND and scheduled for Monday – Friday. Level and salary commensurate with experience.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform preventative maintenance services, inspections, diagnosis and repair of County vehicles and equipment
• Correct vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts or systems such as power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering and hydraulics
• Provide assistance, guidance, and direction to other McKenzie County personnel regarding vehicle and equipment maintenance
• Troubleshoot vehicle and equipment breakdowns and failures
• Perform preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment
• Conduct safety checks on vehicles and equipment
• Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with the County standards
• Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures
• Routinely travel to various locations across McKenzie County
• Other duties as assigned for business needs

Minimum Qualifications

• Three (3) years experience as a Mechanic, Hydraulics, Metal Fabrication and Welding or an equivalent of education and experience
• Valid driver s license required, Class A preferred
• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification for Diesel Engines and/or Heavy Equipment preferred
• Strong diagnostic skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to report to Cartwright, Rawson or Watford City, ND daily at required schedule time
• Physical requirements and working conditions:
  • Able to handle exposure to noise and extreme weather conditions
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, kneel, stoop, sit, walk extensively

The physical demands described 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.

Level and salary commensurate with experience; salary ranging from $31.35 - $36.56 Hourly

McKenzie County offers an excellent benefit package including:

Health Insurance – Health & Child Care -Flexible Spending- Program Group Life Insurance – Retirement - Optional Deferred Comp Plan- Vacation – Sick Leave – Paid Holidays

An applicant who is a resident of North Dakota and eligible to claim veterans preference must abide by the Department of Veterans Affairs guidelines available at www.nd.gov/veterans/benefits/veterans-preference-state/documentation-required-applicant and submit any documentation with an otherwise complete application.