Soldier Township is located just north of the Topeka city limits, between 75 highway and K4 highway, and maintains over 125 miles of paved roads.

Our current work schedule is Monday through Thursday, from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

MECHANIC

SUMMARY: Under general supervision, performs work of moderate to considerable difficulty in mechanic work on equipment, operates trucks and construction equipment. Works with snow removal equipment, performs all other related work as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Diagnoses mechanical problems; repairs and rebuilds water pumps, mowers, saws, self-propelled rollers, and compactors, etc.; Diagnoses problems and repairs rolling stock such as mowing tractors, end loaders, snow removal equipment, salt spreaders, etc.; Diagnoses problems, repairs and/or schedules repairs on brakes, transmissions, rear ends, clutches, hydraulic systems, valves, pumps, and electrical problems. Performs tune-ups, oil changes and regular maintenance on township vehicles and equipment routinely as needed. Welds equipment as needed. Prepares shop work orders on equipment repair. Orders parts as needed to maintain stock; pick up parts. Makes service road calls as needed. Maintains inventory of supplies and materials charged to projects or equipment repairs; fills out equipment sheets and submits required paperwork to office. Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS: Knowledgeable use of tools, materials and equipment used in road maintenance and repair. Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions; ability to perform strenuous physical labor.

EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and two (2) years related experience.

Possession of a valid Kansas Driver’s License.

The physical demands described here 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee frequently must regularly lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distant vision.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and vibrations. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Hiring conditional upon passing drug/alcohol testing and is subject to random testing throughout employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $31.73 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan

Schedule:

10 hour shift

Work Location: In person

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