Embarking on a career in the mechanical trade in Onalaska, WI, typically begins with an apprenticeship, blending practical experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about three to four years, requiring extensive training under licensed professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 2,252 mechanical trade professionals in the region, with wages averaging around $632 per week. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like HireLevel help aspiring mechanical trade workers find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $87,000 annually for experienced professionals.
Job Title: Maintenance/Mechanical Technician Reports to: Director of Fleet Maintenance Job Purpose: Inspects and repairs a variety of different trucks and equipment associated with the refuse and recycling. Duties and Responsibilities: • Performs routine maintenance on trucks and other equipment including but not limited to; basic electrical, maintaining oil & fluid levels to ensure equipment is running smoothly. • Inspects trucks and other equipment, including brake systems, wheel bearings, steering mechanisms, suspension systems, hydraulic systems, hinges, rollers etc. to ensure they are in the proper condition to be effective and safe. • Use different tools and equipment, such as pressure gauges, pneumatic wrenches, welding equipment, screwdrivers, hoists, jacks etc. to repair trucks and equipment while constantly utilizing safety precautions • Test drive vehicles to ensure they are running properly. Also used to identify issues and determine solutions. • Replace parts, valves, bearings and gears as needed; and repair heating and cooling systems • Order parts, track & stock inventory • Ensure parts conform to factory specifications by inspecting and verifying clearances and dimensions. • Perform a wide variety of maintenance and repair on refuse and recycling equipment such as balers, conveyers, shredders and containers • Help clean and maintain shop • Perform a wide variety of maintenance and repair on buildings and miscellaneous structures • Accurately records work and maintenance activities • Treats co-workers, drivers, supervisors and others in a courteous and respectful manner • Other duties as assigned from time to time Qualifications Education: High School Diploma required. Skills: Must be comfortable working in awkward positions and tight spaces. Must have innate sense of spatial positioning of truck within its surroundings. Must be able to regularly lift heavy equipment and parts. Abilities: Ability to work safely; not unnecessarily endangering self, co-workers, equipment or building, Follows all policies/procedures, record daily activity information. Personal Characteristics: Even temperament; treating others well; commitment to work; read and speak English Certifications/Licenses: Class B CDL – w/ air brake endorsement is preferred (Hilltopper can help pay & obtain license for right candidate.) Experience: 1 years of mechanical experience is preferred. Working Environment: We maintain a clean and organized shop with heated floors, A/C break room, cold storage for commonly used parts and items. We do service our own fleet, there is an occasional need to do roadside repairs. We also operate in year-round weather. Physical Requirements: Up to 95% of time involves standing, lifting, twisting, carrying, bending over, laying down, could be cramped within a tight space. Lifting 20 pounds many times a day can be expected and lifting 75 pounds or more can be expected regularly. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour Benefits: • Dental insurance • Employee discount • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Referral program • Retirement plan • Vision insurance Schedule: • 10 hour shift • 8 hour shift • Day shift • Evening shift • Monday to Friday • On call Application Question(s): • Do you have any experience with welding? • Do you currently have and/or willing to get tools to assist with the job? • This position requires "alternating shifts" - Are you willing/able to work AM & PM shifts? Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Looking to add a full-time diesel and/or refrigeration unit mechanic with experience to our team. About Us and About the Job: We are a scheduled maintenance facility that services numerous fleets throughout the area. We handle a wide range of repairs from basic trailer maintenance, refrigeration repair, custom fabricating, electrical, tires, & even trailer rebuilds. Reefer/Refrigeration experience is a plus! If you have a love for the repair industry, we have a spot for you here at Fleet XL Inc. Competitive wages, Healthcare, Paid Holidays & Vacation, & 401K available. Applicants must supply their own basic tools, have a motivated work ethic, a current drivers license, & have the ability to trouble shoot & solve repairs. If this sounds like a good fit for you, please apply immediately. We look forward to hearing from you. Job Type: Full-time Work Remotely • No Job Type: Full-time Pay: $26.00 - $35.00 per hour Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Health insurance • Paid time off Schedule: • 8 hour shift • Day shift • Monday to Friday Experience: • Mechanic: 1 year (Preferred) Ability to Commute: • Onalaska, WI 54650 (Required) Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Wisconsin Kenworth in La Crosse is currently accepting applications for Entry level and Experienced Diesel Truck Mechanics! Responsibilities include the repair, troubleshooting and maintenance of Class 8 trucks. Excellent benefits offered. This is a great opportunity to join a progressive work environment and a growing dealer group! • Both 1st and 2nd shift opportunities available! Responsibilities: • Performs corrective and preventative maintenance on medium and heavy duty vehicles. • Troubleshoots various systems, to include electrical, drive train, HVAC, brake, engine, and suspension, identifies needed repairs and performs corrective action. • Writes up on the repair order an accurate, clear, and detailed description of the cause of failure and the repair procedure(s) used. Primary Duties: • Uses diagnostic equipment to detect and isolate faults in medium and heavy duty vehicles and interprets test results. • Reads written fault description on Repair Order and determines the most efficient repair procedure. • Communicates with and provides Shop Foreman with accurate and detailed repair information for inclusion on the Repair Order. • Obtains supervisor permission to complete diagnosed repairs and/or add additional repairs to a repair. • Communicates with parts department personnel to obtain or order the parts necessary to repair vehicles. • Performs road test on customer vehicles to assist in problem isolation or to verify repair procedure. • Tracks and charges clocked hours to the proper corresponding Repair Order operation. • Writes up clear, accurate, and detailed repair description of each operation on the corresponding Repair Order, to include a description of the cause of failure and the correction and/or repair procedure used. • Interacts with customers in a professional and positive manner. • Assists other technicians with repair procedures as needed. Requirements: • High School Diploma required; Formal technical degree, certificate or equivalent work experience is preferred • Personal tool inventory to allow for the completion of job duties and assignments is preferred. • Effective written and oral communication skills. • Ability to obtain a Valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL). • Ability to read and interpret shop repair order forms, repair manuals, electrical schematics and various other technical bulletins. • Ability to use computer keyboard and Windows basics. • Ability to work in an environment with frequent exposure to outside weather elements. • Ability to work 8 - 10 hour days, including overtime hours as needed. • Ability to bend, stoop, crawl, walk and sit on a regular basis with frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 100 pounds
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