Mechanic

h2About the Department/h2pstrongSummary/strongbrValley County is looking for a strongMechanic/strong to help with the repair and maintenance of its fleet of vehicles and heavy equipment.  We are looking for a career-minded individual with a well-rounded background in automotive and heavy equipment diagnosis, service, and repair, and who is interested in a job with regular hours and incredible benefits./ph2Position Duties/h2pstrongTypical Duties Responsibilities/strongbrTypical responsibilities include servicing vehicles and equipment, including diagnosing, repairing, and overhauling a variety of mechanical systems such as gasoline and diesel engines, brake and clutch assemblies, transmissions and real axels, steering systems, and electronic controls. Mechanics use all standard garage tools, including grinders, welders, torches, and all manner of fabrication machinery and equipment.brbrWhen applying, please include a resume or detailed work history that clearly shows where you gained the required training, skills, licensure, and experience required to perform this job./ph2Minimum Qualifications/h2pstrongTypical Requirements/strongbrThe ideal candidate will have previous mechanical experience, including maintenance and repair on a variety of vehicles and/or heavy equipment, and experience with a large variety of tools and garage equipment.  Experience with both gas and diesel engines is preferred but not mandatory.   Possession of a valid driver’s license is required, and although not needed at the time of hire, possession of a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) would be expected within 1 year of hire.brbrTo view the official Valley County job description for this position, click here: a href="https://www.co.valley.id.us/media/Job Descriptions/Mechanic.pdf" target="_blank"Mechanic Job Description/a./ph2Other Qualifications/h2pstrongBenefits/strongbrAs a way of assisting our employees to live healthier, happier, and less worrisome lives, Valley County offers the best benefit package of any employer in the county.  br brstrongOur benefits include:/strongbrul style="margin-bottom: 3pt"liRetirement Membership in PERSI/liliMedical Insurance/liliDental Insurance/liliVision Insurance/liliPrescription Drug Insurance/liliPersonal Leave (22 days per year to start)/liliHoliday Leave (11 days per year)/liliBereavement Leave/liliLife Insurance/liliEmployee Assistance Program/liliFlexible Spending Account/li/ul brstrongAnd don’t forget about these benefits:/strongbrul style="margin-bottom: 3pt"liA Positive Work/Life Balance/liliJob Stability Satisfaction/liliCareer Advancement/liliA Casual Work Environment/liliPhysically Relaxed/liliMentally Stimulating/liliA Chance to Make a Difference!/li/ul br bremHiring is done without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity and expression, pregnancy, or genetics.  In addition, preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations./em/p