MECHANIC Price County Highway Department Price County is accepting applications for the position of Mechanic within the Price County Highway Department. This position performs skilled work in the Highway Shop. Essential functions include the maintenance and repair of all diesel and gasoline trucks and construction equipment of the Highway Department. Must be able to troubleshoot problems and determine equipment malfunctions and make necessary repairs. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with a full benefit package and starting hourly wage range of $24.35 to $26.38 per hour, dependent on experience, plus an additional $1.50 per hour from approximately November 1 through approximately March 31, and full benefits package. Benefits include Wisconsin Retirement System with 7.2% employer match, income continuation insurance, choice of multiple health insurance plans with a free near-site clinic, free mental health benefits, 22 days of paid leave within the first year, 11 paid holidays per year, paid maternity/paternity leave, quarterly employee lifestyle enhancement perk, and annual clothing and tool allowance. Dental/ vision, flex spending, WI Deferred Compensation, life, short-term disability, accident, and cancer/critical illness coverages are available. A full description of minimum requirements and application instructions can be found on the Price County website’s employment opportunities page at www.co.price.wi.us, by emailing a request to hroffice@pricecounty.wi.gov or by calling 715-339-5131. Completed applications must be received by the Price County Human Resources Office no later than 4:30 p.m. on June 10, 2026. Price County is an equal opportunity employer. 184290 MECHANIC Price County Highway Department Price County is accepting applications for the position of Mechanic within the Price County Highway Department. This position performs skilled work in the Highway Shop. Essential functions include the maintenance and repair of all diesel and gasoline trucks and construction equipment of the Highway Department. Must be able to troubleshoot problems and determine equipment malfunctions and make necessary repairs. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with a full benefit package and starting hourly wage range of $24.35 to $26.38 per hour, dependent on experience, plus an additional $1.50 per hour from approximately November 1 through approximately March 31, and full benefits package. Benefits include Wisconsin Retirement System with 7.2% employer match, income continuation insurance, choice of multiple health insurance plans with a free near-site clinic, free mental health benefits, 22 days of paid leave within the first year, 11 paid holidays per year, paid maternity/paternity leave, quarterly employee lifestyle enhancement perk, and annual clothing and tool allowance. Dental/ vision, flex spending, WI Deferred Compensation, life, short-term disability, accident, and cancer/critical illness coverages are available. A full description of minimum requirements and application instructions can be found on the Price County website’s employment opportunities page at www.co.price.wi.us, by emailing a request to hroffice@pricecounty.wi.gov or by calling 715-339-5131. Completed applications must be received by the Price County Human Resources Office no later than 4:30 p.m. on June 10, 2026. Price County is an equal opportunity employer. 184290
School board members, administrators and local community leaders got a tour of the ongoing construction at Medford Area Senior High School on June 8. (Above) Visitors checked out the hallway in the new addition where there will be science and art classrooms. (Left) The welding bays in the tech ed building addition. (Below left) Space in the new Raider Cafe space which will serve as a retail store and concession area for events in the gym. (Below center) The wood bracing between the studs will allow extra reinforcement for cabinets in the science rooms. (Below right) The upper landing on the stairwell on the south end of the new addition. It will lead to an at-grade exit improving accessibility to the lower level of the school. BRIAN WILSON/THE STAR NEWS
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