Equipment Technician I

City of Richland

About The Position

The Equipment Maintenance division is looking for a well-qualified individual to join their team! The wage is set by the IUOE Collective Bargaining Agreement, starting at step A: $30.44/hourly. Salary range is $30.44-$35.03/hourly. GENERAL SUMMARY Performs basic entry level work in the maintenance, diagnostic, repair, and servicing of automotive, diesel and specialty motorized equipment; fabricates, welds, and performs plasma cutting, field and landfill construction equipment diagnostics and repair. Subject to service calls after hours as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Two (2) years of experience in the maintenance of automotive, construction equipment and/or heavy-duty trucks.
Valid driver’s license upon hire date.
Obtain Forklift Certification within three (3) months of date of hire.
Obtain ASE Auto Maintenance and Light Repair or ASE Medium/Heavy Truck Preventive Maintenance Inspection Certification (G1 or T8) within six (6) months of hire date.
Obtain an ASE Master in Medium/Heavy Truck or ASE Master in Auto/Light Truck within 2 ½ years of hire date and maintain throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

Master ASE certification in automotive or medium heavy truck

Responsibilities

Performs basic/minor repairs of motors, transmissions, differentials, chassis parts, electrical, fuel, ignition, cooling, steering, and hydraulic and air systems.
Assist in repairs on Refuse Trucks, Street Plows, Sanders, De-icers, and Parks and Facilities Spray equipment.
Performs preventive maintenance work on vehicles and heavy-duty equipment including lubrication and oil changes.
Removes and installs automotive, light, and heavy truck tires, including and up to, size 11R22.5 and 425/65R22.5 weighing up to 330 pounds using appropriate lift assist devices.
Familiar with vehicle and equipment diagnostic tools.
Minor/basic repairs on cooling, a/c heater, fuel, electrical and exhaust systems; tunes engines using standard testing equipment.
Performs work and repairs in shop as well as in the field.
Inspects and removes construction equipment belly pans; removes debris and makes hydraulic and transmission line/hose repairs and performs preventative maintenance.
Informs and communicates diagnostic results for parts ordering and repair, including keeping the Fleet and Equipment Maintenance Manager informed as to job status and repair time frames.
Operates shop equipment and machinery such as drill presses, metal lathes, grinding equipment, cutting, and welding equipment, and assorted tools to assigned tasks.
Maintains an accurate daily logbook of work performed on repair orders and labor hours by F-code.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Excellent preferred provider plan with a substantial City-paid contribution
City-paid dental and vision plans
City-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (equals two times the employees annual salary)
City-paid Long-term Disability Insurance
Participation in the State of Washington's Retirement Plan (PERS)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
10 Paid Holidays
4% City-match (base pay) deferred compensation plan 457
Extended Sick Leave (ESL)
City-paid and Employee-paid Retirement Health Savings Plan
Section 125 - Flexible Benefits Plan (Medical/Dependent Care)
Employee Assistance Program