Diesel Technician

Job Posting Information About the Role: Rev up your career with us! We’re on the lookout for a talented and driven mechanic to take charge of maintaining and repairing a wide range of medium and heavy-duty equipment. If you’ve got a solid mechanical background, curiosity that drives diagnostic skills, and an interest in the big equipment used to maintain County roads then, this is your chance to join a dynamic team where your skills will keep critical operations moving forward! Work Schedule: Winter (October– April): Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Summer (April – October): Monday–Thursday, 6:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Note: Hours may vary due to weather conditions or emergency needs (including weekends and holidays). Key Responsibilities: Diagnose and repair mechanical issues on construction equipment Perform routine maintenance and safety inspections Maintain accurate service records Collaborate with team members to ensure equipment readiness Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent Minimum of 2 years’ experience in medium/heavy equipment maintenance and repair Or an equivalent combination of education and experience Special Requirements: Valid driver’s license and insurability under the County’s coverage Must obtain a Nebraska Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with necessary endorsements within 60 days of hire Certification in Motor Vehicle Refrigerant Servicing (EPA Section 609) or the ability to obtain within 6 months Additional Notes: This is a safety-sensitive position and subject to mandatory drug testing. Applicants with a CDL must register with the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse before employment. Benefits: For information on the benefits associated with this position, please refer to the Benefits tab. We value each Lancaster County employee and one way we demonstrate this is by providing an attractive and competitive total compensation package that adds value to our employees' professional and personal lives. The following benefits are available for this position: Pay increases are available upon completion of the 6-month new employee probationary period, and annually thereafter based on performance. We encourage a healthy work-life balance by offering 10 days of vacation leave and 99 hours of sick leave that begin accruing upon hire, plus 11 paid holidays and 20 hours of non-cumulative personal holidays per calendar year. All medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family begin the first of the month following hire, no need to wait! Employee Assistance Programs offering work/life services, wellness coaching, short-term counseling, legal assistance, and financial coaching. Up to 3 days of Funeral and Bereavement Leave $30,000 of Life Insurance 401(a) Retirement Plan . When you make an 8% contribution, the County will match your contribution 100%. Employer provided Post Employment Health Plan for eligible medical expenses Optional benefits include: Medical and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Allstate Voluntary Plans Supplemental Term Life Deferred Compensation Plans

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