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Vigo County Highway Dept

Highway Department: Mechanic

Terre Haute, Indiana, United States · On-site

Mid level

Highway Department: Mechanic Salary $28.15 Hourly Job Type Full-time Benefits Vigo County offers to full-time employees competitive benefit plans. These include Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, paid holidays, Flexibl…

Skills: Preventative Maintenance, Diesel Engine Repair, Gasoline Engine Repair, Welding, Brazing

Vigo County Highway Dept

Parks and Recreation Department: Part-time Maintenance

Terre Haute, Indiana, United States · On-site

Entry level

Parks and Recreation Department: Part-Time Year-Round Maintenance Salary $18.00 Hourly Job Type Part-time Description Incumbent serves as General Maintenance for the Vigo County Parks and Recreation Department, responsib…

Skills: General Maintenance, Plumbing, Electrical Repair, Construction, Welding

Vigo County Highway Dept

Assessor's Office: Deputy Assessor

Terre Haute, Indiana, United States · On-site

Mid level

Deputy Assessor Salary $24.28 hourly Job Type Full-time Position Summary Performs basic responsibilities by maintaining all real, residential and commercial, and personal (mobile homes and business personal) property inf…

Skills: Real Estate Assessment, Database Management, GIS, Tax Law Knowledge, Property Valuation

Vigo County Highway Dept

Parks and Recreation Department: Seasonal Camp Host

Terre Haute, Indiana, United States · On-site

Entry level

Seasonal Camp Host Salary $0.00 - Campsite paid for. Description The Camp Host must live on the premises in their personal owned camper to be present in absence of full time staff, which includes after 4:00 PM, ALL weeke…

Skills: Park Maintenance, Facility Management, Customer Service

Vigo County Highway Dept

Sheriff: Process Server (Part-Time)

Terre Haute, Indiana, United States · On-site

Entry level

Sheriff : Process Server Salary $20.00 Hourly Job Type Part-time Description Incumbent serves as Process Server for the Vigo County Sheriff’s Department, responsible for processing and delivering civil process writs, war…

Skills: Process Serving, Legal Document Delivery, Civil Process, Public Relations, Report Writing

Vigo County Highway Dept

Treasurer's Office - Deputy/Judgements

Terre Haute, Indiana, United States · On-site

Mid level

Treasurer's Office - Deputy/Judgements Salary $22.80 hourly Job Type Full-Time Benefits Vigo County offers to full-time employees, competitive benefit plans. These include Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, paid holida…

Skills: Tax Collection, Bookkeeping, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Financial Recording

Vigo County Highway Dept

Parks and Recreation Department: Seasonal Beach Attendant

Terre Haute, Indiana, United States · On-site

Entry level

Parks and Recreation Department: Seasonal Beach Attendant Salary $15.00 Hourly Job Type Seasonal Description Incumbent serves as Beach Attendant for the Vigo County Parks and Recreation Department, responsible for ensuri…

Skills: First Aid, Rule Enforcement, Incident Reporting, Facility Maintenance, Public Communication

Vigo County Highway Dept

Juvenile Probation: Intake Officer

Terre Haute, Indiana, United States · On-site

Mid level

Juvenile Probation: Intake Officer Salary: Based on the State of Indiana 2025 Minimum Salary Schedule for Probation Officers Job Type: Full Time Incumbent serves as Juvenile Probation Officer - Intake Officer for Vigo Co…

Skills: Case Management, Risk Assessment, Juvenile Law, Legal Reporting, Crisis Intervention

Vigo County Highway Dept

Sheriff: Reserve Deputy

Terre Haute, Indiana, United States · On-site

Mid level

Sheriff: Reserve Deputy $1,500 yearly clothing allowance Job Type: Volunteer, non-paid position requiring a minimum of 24 hours of service each month, following an extensive training program. Description: Incumbent serve…

Skills: Law Enforcement, Crime Prevention, Criminal Investigation, Traffic Enforcement, Emergency Response

Vigo County Highway Dept

Sheriff: Merit Deputy

Terre Haute, Indiana, United States · On-site

Entry level

Sheriff: Merit Deputy Annual Salary $66,950 Job Type Full-time BENEFITS Vigo County offers to full-time employees competitive benefit plans. These include Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, paid holidays, Flexible Spen…

Skills: Law Enforcement, Crime Prevention, Criminal Investigation, Traffic Enforcement, Evidence Collection

Highway Department: Mechanic

Vigo County Highway Dept

Terre Haute, Indiana, United States • On-site

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  • Full-time
  • high school
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, Paid holidays, Flexible Spending Account Plans
  • Posted 6d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Responsible for the maintenance, repair, and fabrication of Vigo County Highway Department vehicles and heavy equipment. Duties include performing preventative maintenance, diagnosing malfunctions, and maintaining detailed service records.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or GED and the physical ability to perform strenuous labor. A CDL with Air Brakes is preferred, along with thorough knowledge of mechanical trades and safety guidelines.

Full job description

Highway Department: Mechanic 
 
Salary
$28.15 Hourly
 
Job Type
Full-time
 
Benefits
Vigo County offers to full-time employees competitive benefit plans. These include Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, paid holidays, Flexible Spending Account Plans, 457 Plans, Life Insurance , and others.
 
Description
Incumbent serves as Mechanic for the Vigo County Highway Department, responsible for maintenance and repair of Department vehicles and equipment.
 
Examples of Duties
  • Performs adjustments, preventative maintenance, and repairs on Department trucks, heavy equipment, and other vehicles and equipment according to warranties, mileage, and usage, including oil changes, tire changes, air filter replacement, greasing, tune-ups, brake jobs, lights and mirrors.
  • Operates equipment and vehicles to diagnose malfunctions, including observing, listening, and identifying problem source and solution. Removes, rebuilds, and reinstalls various parts as needed, including gasoline and diesel engines, transmissions, clutches, drive shafts, suspensions, rear ends, brakes, lights, and hydraulics.
  • Performs various mechanical trades in repairing and fabricating parts, including welding, brazing, torch cutting, and wiring. Fabricates and installs added features on new vehicles and equipment, such as hitches, plow frames, and underbody mounting.
  • Installs and/or removes salt boxes, plows, and berm boxes as needed. Makes service runs and emergency repairs on the road.
  • Maintains clean and orderly work areas, including sweeping, washing, removing trash and debris, and returning tools, parts, and equipment to proper storage locations.
  • Assists in maintaining inventory of parts, materials, fuels and tools, ordering parts and maintaining good working relationships with vendors.
  • Maintains detailed records of maintenance and repair activity, including work descriptions, parts and cost.
  • Operates a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools in performance of duties, such as hammers, screw drivers, wrenches, drills, drill press, power saws, air compressor, air nozzle, pressure washer, grinder, cutting torch, welding equipment, wrecker, overhead crane, forklift, delivery truck, jacks, gauges, files, micrometer, driver, ratchets, steam cleaner, calipers, deburring/deflashing tools, broom, mop, and other hand/power tools as needed.
  • Occasionally serves on 24-hour call for emergencies.
  • Performs related duties as assigned.
Typical Qualifications
  • CDL with Air Brakes preferred but not required. 
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Ability to meet all County hiring requirements, including passage of a medical exam and a drug test.
  • Thorough knowledge of and ability to perform various mechanical trades, including welding, torch cutting, brazing, wiring, fabrication, and machining.
  • Working knowledge of and ability to make practical application of Department safety policies and procedures, including OHSA guidelines.
  • Working knowledge of Department trucks, vehicles, and equipment, with ability to analyze and diagnose causes of mechanical and electrical malfunctions and complete related maintenance and safety measures.
  • Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing co-workers, other County departments, and the public, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities and disabilities.
  • Ability to comply with all employer and Department policies and work rules, including, but not limited to, attendance, safety, drug-free workplace, and personal conduct.
  • Ability to provide public access to or maintain confidentiality of Department information and records according to state requirements.
  • Ability to competently serve the public with diplomacy and respect, including occasional encounters with irrational/hostile persons.
  • Ability to understand, memorize, retain, and carry out oral and written instructions and present findings in oral or written form.
  • Ability to work alone with minimum supervision and with others in a team environment, often amidst frequent distractions, interruptions, and time constraints.
  • Ability to work strenuously for extended periods and work on several tasks at the same time.
  • Ability to apply knowledge of people and locations, plan/layout assigned work projects, and complete and maintain accurate records of maintenance/repair activity.
  • Ability to read and interpret detailed prints, sketches, specifications, technical manuals, instruments, gauges, and dials. Ability to use shop mathematics.
  • Ability to physically perform assigned duties, including standing/walking for long periods, driving, walking on rough terrain, working in cramped/awkward positions, climbing on equipment, lifting/carrying objects weighing in excess of 50 pounds, pushing/pulling objects, crouching/kneeling, bending, reaching, close and far vision, color and depth perception, hearing mechanical sounds, and handling/grasping/fingering objects.
  • Ability to operate a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools in performance of duties, such as hammers, screw drivers, wrenches, drills, drill press, power saws, air compressor, air nozzle, pressure washer, grinder, cutting torch, welding equipment, wrecker, overhead crane, forklift, delivery truck, jacks, gauges, files, micrometer, driver, ratchets, steam cleaner, calipers, deburring/deflashing tools, broom, mop, and other hand/power tools as needed.
  • Ability to occasionally work extended hours, evenings, and/or weekends and occasionally travel out of town to pick up parts, but not overnight.
  • Ability to occasionally serve on 24-hour call for emergencies.
  • Possession of a valid driver's license, a demonstrated safe driving record, and ability to be insurable to drive assigned vehicles under the County’s insurance policy.
Supplemental Information
Incumbent's duties often involve continuous physical exertion, such as standing/walking for long periods, walking on rough terrain, working in cramped/awkward positions, climbing on equipment, lifting/carrying objects weighing in excess of 50 pounds, pushing/pulling objects, crouching/kneeling, bending, reaching, close and far vision, color and depth perception, handling/grasping/fingering objects, hearing mechanical sounds, and driving.
 
Incumbent performs majority of duties in a garage/shop, outdoors, and in trucks/heavy equipment, and is frequently exposed to hazards normally associated with vehicle maintenance/repair and the outdoors, including heavy equipment, moving parts, noise, dust, grease, fumes, fuels, confined spaces, heights, toxic chemicals, extreme temperatures, wet/icy conditions, inclement weather, and traffic. Safety precautions must be followed at all times to avoid injury to self or others and protective gear, such as steel toe boots, safety goggles, welding mask, and gloves must be worn according to Department policy.
 
Incumbent occasionally works extended hours, evenings, and/or weekends and travels out of town to pick up parts, but not overnight. Incumbent occasionally serves on 24-hour call for emergencies.
 
Vigo County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

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About Vigo County Highway Dept

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Company size
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Terre Haute, Indiana
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Offices: 3250 E Haythorne Ave, Terre Haute, Indiana 47805-2108, US

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About Vigo County Highway Dept

LinkedInVisit site
Industry
Government Relations Services
Company size
2-10 employees
Headquarters
Terre Haute, Indiana
LinkedIn followers
16

Offices: 3250 E Haythorne Ave, Terre Haute, Indiana 47805-2108, US

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