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DODGE CO. HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT Welder- Fabricator in JUNEAU, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Performs repairs and services equipment including, but not limited to, trucks, graders, plows, tractors, dozers, excavators, as well as paving, seal-coating, and similar self-propelled equipment. Rebuilds and repairs equipment requiring cutting, welding, or fabricating steel items, including cleaning equipment in preparation for repairs. Diagnoses and repairs hydraulic systems, steering and suspension systems, air, hydraulic, and brake systems. Performs repair of vehicles, other equipment, bridges, signs, posts, guardrails, culverts, and other welding projects. Repairs and services tools and equipment. Repairs equipment using cutting torch, electric welder, and gas welder as required. Maintains welding equipment, drill presses, grinders, welding truck, and other shop equipment. Changes tires on equipment; repairs damaged/deflated tires as necessary. Inventories, orders, and maintains stock of fabrication steel. Transports equipment to project sites as required. Adapts new equipment to meet needs of the Highway Department such as mounting plows, boxes, hydraulic pumps, valves, rams and motors. Routes hydraulic hoses and pipes and makes/installs hydraulic tanks. Repairs in shop and field mower hydraulics and mechanical components. Mounts brackets, repairs truck boxes, and installs hydraulic equipment and snowplows. Vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair as needed. Responds to weather situations including snow and ice events, high water, washouts, and others as directed. Performs preventive maintenance on highway equipment, including greasing, changing oil, and minor repairs; maintains snowplow equipment, cutting edges, and spreaders. Responds to unforeseen emergency situations including cargo spills, traffic accidents, blocked roads, pavement buckles, and others as directed. Performs daily inspection and service to equipment. Maintains records of inspection and services. Performs minor repairs, maintenance, and preventative maintenance to assigned equipment as scheduled or directed. Ensures all activities are carried out in a safe manner; adheres to all County safety regulations; assists co-workers in the safe handling of equipment; ensures equipment is safely operated and driving laws are obeyed; ensures all regulations pertaining to the safe use of equipment are understood and followed. Reports all accidents to the appropriate authority. Follows all policies for reporting, investigating, and follow-up of equipment incidents or personal injuries. Cleans and maintains equipment and storage area. Other duties as assigned. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Secondary education/trades course in welding. Welders are required to furnish their own hand/power tools and portable toolboxes. Employment will be conditional upon successful completion of the following pre-employment drug test and criminal background check. Work Zone Safety Training, MSHA, confined space, hazmat, forklift certification, first aid, and CPR, may be required upon hire based upon assignment of equipment. Valid Class A Commercial Driver\'s License with N endorsement. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: www.co.dodge.wi.gov/careers