Shop Mechanic
Shop Mechanic
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Job Description
Faribault County is seeking a skilled Shop Mechanic to keep our Public Works fleet safe reliable and ready for the this role youll diagnose and repair vehicles and heavy equipment perform DOT inspections complete preventive maintenance and support shop operations through fabrication welding and parts coordination.
Shop Mechanic
What Youll Do
- Diagnose troubleshoot and repair county vehicles/equipment.
- Perform major repairs (e.g. transmissions hydraulics electronics brakes body work alignments).
- Conduct scheduled preventive maintenance (lubrication filters belts fluids tires etc.).
- Fabricate/weld parts to support shop and highway maintenance needs.
- Complete required DOT inspections on county equipment.
- Assist with ordering parts and supplies and maintaining inventory.
- Assist in hauling and/or snow plowing with tandems as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
What Youll Bring
Education/Experience: Associates degree and 1 year of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination.
Licenses: Valid MN drivers license and Class A CDL (required).
Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of vehicle/heavy equipment diagnosis and repair; fabrication and welding experience.
Professional Skills: Clear communication (oral/written) ability to prioritize meet deadlines and complete special projects independently and as part of a team.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
Occasional outdoor work; exposure to extreme temperatures and hazardous materials may occur.
Frequent exposure to travel/hazard conditions typical of highway/shop environments.
Regular movement around the shop; climbing pushing and pulling required.
Ability to move up to 25 lbs and lift/move up to 60 lbs on occasion.
Operates and works around a variety of equipment (dump trucks/tandems loaders graders tractors mowers dozers backhoes skid steers pickups; hoists welders diagnostic tools).
Pay & Benefits
Compensation: Grade 4- $28.50 to $38.83 USD/hour
Benefits: health dental vision life PERA paid leave holidays and short and long term disability.
How to Apply
Submit your application no later than October 20 2025 at 4:30pm at Career Opportunities Faribault County MN
For Questions contact: Central Services/HR .
Faribault County is an EEO/AA employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Employment Type
Full-Time
