General Mechanic I or II

General Mechanic I or II

Salary

$24.66 - $27.00 Hourly

Location

1225 Willowbrook Rd., Beloit, WI

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

202600006

Department

Community Development

Division

CD-Transit

Opening Date

02/02/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

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Summary of Job

The City of Beloit has an exciting employment opportunity as a General Mechanic working with the Community Development Department in the Transit Division. The General Mechanic will be working with advanced mechanical work that includes the most technical diagnostic, repair, and rebuilding work (e.g. complete engine, transmission, or component unit disassembly, rebuilding, re-assembly, testing, etc.) in reference to motor coaches. Incumbents are expected to perform the full range of mechanical repairs necessary to maintain transit vehicles and equipment within acceptable work standards with a minimum of supervision. The position is also responsible for driving city buses, trucks and related duties when required and other duties may be assigned.

This is a safety sensitive position as defined by city policy and the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT)/Federal Transit Administration (FTA).

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 21 years of age or older
• A valid drivers license and satisfactory driving record
• A valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Permit upon hire
• A valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger ("P") and air brake endorsements or ability to obtain within 2 months of hire
• General Mechanic I- Minimum of 1 year of responsible work experience working with gas and diesel engines. General Mechanic II - Minimum of 3 years of responsible work experience working with gas and diesel engines.
• Transit Bus Technician Certification through the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is desired
• Section 609 Technician Certification from the United States Environmental Protection Agency or the ability to obtain within 2 years of hire.
• Federal Medical Card required by the US Department of Transportation and Wisconsin Department of Transportation
• Other combinations of training and/or experience which can be demonstrated to result in the possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the duties of this position will also be considered.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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01

Are you 21 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a valid drivers license and satisfactory driving record?

• Yes
• No

04

Please indicate the number of years of experience you have working with gas and diesel engines.

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 2-3 years
• 3 or more years

05

Do you currently possess a Class B Commercial Drivers License(CDL), a Class B CDL Permit, or have the ability to obtain a permit upon hire?

• I currently have a Class B CDL
• I currently have a Class B CDL Permit
• I can obtain a Class B CDL Permit upon hire
• I cannot obtain a Class B CDL

06

Do you possess a valid Class B Commercial Drivers License with passenger and air brake endorsements or the ability to obtain within 2 months of hire?

• I currently possess a passenger and air brake endorsement
• I can obtain the passenger and air brake endorsement within 2 months of hire
• I cannot obtain the passenger and air brake endorsements

07

Do you possess a Transit Bus Technician Certificate through the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you possess a Section 609 Technician Certification from the United States Environmental Protection Agency or the ability to obtain within 2 years of hire?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Beloit

Address 100 State St

Beloit, Wisconsin, 53511

Phone (608) 364-5819

Website http://www.beloitwi.gov