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Shop Helper - Seasonal

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Shop Helper - Seasonal

Salary

$15.00 - $22.50 Hourly

Location

Cologne Public Works Headquarters, MN

Job Type

Seasonal (has a specific end date)

Job Number

03044

Division

Public Works

Department

Equipment Maintenance

Opening Date

12/22/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

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+ Benefits

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JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Operations Supervisor and Senior Equipment Technician, the Shop Helper performs a variety of routine duties in the maintenance of all types of County vehicles and equipment. This position is responsible for the cleanliness of department vehicles and inspection for possible mechanical failure. The Shop Helper is also responsible for helping with routine maintenance of vehicles, including changing oil and repairing and/or replacing tires. Shop Helper will also be required to help maintain cleanliness of shop area. This is a temporary non-exempt position. There is neither a guarantee of continual hours or guarantee of future employment, nor County benefits, except as mandated by state and federal law or as specifically referenced in the Personnel Policy Manual. Employment will preferably start 5/1/2026 and will not exceed 9/30/2026.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs routine maintenance and repairs of county vehicles and equipment.

• Assist shop mechanics in day-to-day duties

• Washes exterior and interior of county vehicles.

• Transports vehicles to and from different locations for servicing.

• Performs other duties of a similar or comparable level.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED.

• Ability to work in shop environment around cars, trucks and heavy equipment

• Ability to work from 7 AM to 3:30 PM Monday through Friday. There may be times when the work shift may change due to special projects/needs

• A Valid Minnesota Driver's License.

SCORED EXAMINATION PROCESS

All applications will be screened for minimum qualifications, scored and ranked. The highest ranked candidates meeting minimum qualifications will be recommended for the scored oral examinations (interviews). Final selection for the position will include successful completion of oral interview(s), reference checks, background investigation, and pre-placement physical.

No benefits for STOc positions

01

Do you have a high school diploma or GED?

+ Yes

+ No

02

Are you available to work weekdays between 7:00AM. and 3:30PM?

+ Yes

+ No

03

Do you have a valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility?

+ Yes

+ No

04

Have you previously worked for Carver County Public Works?

+ Yes

+ No

05

Have you worked for any Public Works department? (City, County, State)

+ Yes

+ No

06

If you answered yes above, please state location and duties performed. If you answered no, please indicate N/A.

07

Which of the below best describes your experience working in a repair shop?

+ I have no experience working in a repair shop

+ I have minimal experience working in a repair shop

+ I am very familiar working in a repair shop

08

Do you have experience repairing light duty vehicles?

+ Yes

+ No

09

Do you have experience operating heavy equipment?

+ Yes

+ No

10

Please indicate the areas below in which you have experience. Select all that apply:

+ The use of basic mechanic hand tools

+ Welding

+ The use of diagnostic scan tools

+ Changing engine oil

+ Using a tire machine to change tires on vehicles

+ Using a tire balancer to balance tires

+ The use of a walk behind floor sweeper

+ The use of a walk behind floor scrubber

+ I have none of the above experience

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Employer

Carver County

Address

600 East 4th Street

Chaska, Minnesota, 55318

Phone

952-361-1525

Website

https://www.carvercountymn.gov

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