Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic

King County • Wa, WA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the team that keeps King County running. As a Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanic, you’ll be the hands behind the machines that build, maintain, and support vital county operations. From advanced electrical systems to heavy construction equipment, your work ensures crews across the region can do their jobs safely and effectively. Your expertise will directly support the essential services that millions of residents rely on every day. This is a fantastic opportunity to have a lasting and rewarding career in County government. You will have the opportunity to work in an organization that embraces diversity, institutes best management practices, values hard work, and empowers employees to innovate and strives for second-to-none customer service. We’re committed to supporting a healthy work–life balance and providing benefits that truly make a difference.

Requirements

• Demonstrate journey-level proficiency to work with industrial and heavy-duty equipment, hydraulic, powertrain, diesel and gasoline fuel, accessory and cooling systems.
• Knowledge of industrial and heavy equipment shop safety rules, procedures, and equipment.
• Understand technical terms used in light and heavy equipment repairs.
• Skilled in the use of electrical, electronic, hydraulic and mechanical test equipment and devices.
• Skilled in troubleshooting and repairing gas, diesel, and hybrid engines; transmissions; diesel fuel and engine-management systems; electrical systems, and radio, light bar, and security device systems.
• Can diagnose and repair pneumatic systems, chassis systems, power-train systems and hydraulic systems.
• Understand how to use diagnostic tools online or paper maintenance, repair and parts manuals to assist in maintenance and repair.
• Able to safely operate vehicles and equipment with onboard systems to test and troubleshoot for proper operation of integral or installed systems before and after maintenance.
• Work independently and in a team environment.
• Comfortable providing coaching, mentorship, and oversight to apprentices to perform technical tasks.
• Can navigate office productivity software and operate and perform research on a computer. (The County uses Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.)
• Possess and maintain a valid Washington State Driver License and Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Able to obtain and maintain a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Class N and Air Brake Endorsement is preferred and current Medical Card within 6 months of hire.
• Pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Possess tools and equipment: The County provides employees with a tool allowance. The successful candidate must submit a complete tool inventory prior to start date. Candidate who does not have a complete tool inventory will be provided with a temporary tool inventory that remain County property and must be returned to the County.
• Heavy Duty Mechanic tool kit's consisting of standard and metric, open end and socket wrenches including: Open end wrenches: Standard size 1/4" through 1-1/4", Metric Size: 6mm through 20mm Socket sets: 1/4" 3/8" 1/2"drive, standard size: 1/4" through 1-1/4", Metric Size: 6mm through 20mm. Various pliers, screwdrivers and other hand tools required to perform the essential functions of the job. Air operated power tools to 1/2" impact gun.
• FIRST AID/CPR CERTIFICATION: The selected candidate must obtain First Aid and CPR certifications within 6 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Able to obtain and maintain a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Class N and Air Brake Endorsement is preferred and current Medical Card within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair all types of gas, diesel, and hybrid powered equipment, including, but not limited to, automobiles, heavy/light trucks, tractors, backhoes, street sweepers, wheel loaders, various off-road equipment, and trailers.
• Troubleshoot and repair emergency response vehicle radios, light bars, and security device systems.
• Perform gas and electric welding and fabrication on mobile and stationary equipment.
• Operate mechanical and electronic testing equipment to troubleshoot and repair systems.
• Maintain service, maintenance, and repair records.
• Modify and fabricate stock equipment to meet County needs.
• Repair and maintain shop tools and machinery.
• Provide technical assistance, direction, and advice to other workers, and give guidance on complex mechanical repair projects.
• Interpret equipment repair manuals, electric and hydraulic schematics and illustrated parts diagrams.
• Safely perform repairs in the field during inclement weather.

Benefits

• $1,000 annual tool allowance
• Up to $2.88 per hour in additional pay for ASE certifications
• $375 annual boot allowance
• Excellent, competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Free transportation options
• Robust employee assistance program for personal and professional support
• Generous paid vacation and sick leave
• Twelve paid holidays plus two personal holidays
• Retirement benefits through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, plus a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed