Heavy Equipment Mechanic 2

State of Washington•Clark County – Vancouver, WA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision in the SWR/Vancouver shop, this position provides journey-level mechanic service by independently performing inspection, diagnosis, repair and preventative maintenance on agency light/medium- and heavy-duty (greater than 26,000 GVWR) vehicles and equipment to meet operational needs. Join WSDOT and contribute your skills to a team committed to safety, service, and maintaining a transportation system that supports Washington communities and economic vitality.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience independently performing preventive maintenance, mechanical repairs and fabrication on heavy equipment and/or vehicles over 26,000 GVW as well as light- or medium-duty vehicles; must be able to test drive or operate vehicles and equipment for diagnostic purposes and ensure operational status.
Working knowledge of diesel, gasoline, electric, and alternative fuel engines, including principles of mechanical operation, diagnostics, and repair.
Skilled in operating and maintaining a variety of automotive mechanic tools and shop equipment including welders, grinders, hoists, air tools, saws, forklifts, hand tools, jacks, etc.
Strong understanding of workplace safety procedures and commitment to following safety policies, including confined space entry, fall protection, and hazardous material handling. Must be able to participate in the creation and implementation of safety plans and safety training.
Experience using electronic systems for timekeeping, maintenance tracking, vehicle and equipment history, plus fleet and inventory management. Knowledge of researching and ordering parts, creating work orders, charging accounts for parts and labor.
Proficient in standard computer applications including Microsoft Office and email communication.
Possession of a valid driver’s license and attainment of a Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with N endorsement, within twelve (12) months of hire.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
Experience contributing to a work environment that fosters a culture of respect and equal opportunity.
Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
Demonstrates a willingness to take action to meet the needs of others.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of vocational or technical training in heavy equipment and/or industrial/commercial equipment repair, including welding or journey-level standing as heavy equipment and/or industrial/commercial mechanic as demonstrated by completion of a recognized apprenticeship or by journey-level standing as recognized by a labor union.
ASE Certifications in Automotive and/or Heavy-duty equipment.
DOT Brake Certification
Knowledge of electrical and electronic systems, including CAN bus and multiplex systems, with the ability to diagnose and repair faults.
Experience operating and maintaining heavy equipment such as graders, plows, loaders, excavators commonly used in highways, construction, or logging.

Responsibilities

Maintain and repair diesel, gasoline, electric, and alternative-fuel motors and engines, including diagnostics, adjustments, removal, and installation.
Maintain, repair, and troubleshoot manual, computer-controlled, automated, and automatic transmissions, gear boxes, differentials, angle boxes, reduction boxes, transfer cases, torque converters, and hydrostatic drives.
Maintain, repair, and troubleshoot hydraulic and control systems, including hydraulic pumps, motors, valves, hydrostatic drives, and related components.
Maintain, repair, and troubleshoot braking systems and related components, including air, mechanical, hydraulic, ABS, pilot-operated, power-assist, traction control, and stability systems.
Diagnose and repair light and heavy equipment components and systems, including steering, cooling, HVAC, ventilation, powertrain, tires and wheels, electrical/electronic systems, CANBUS, and other specialized components.
Perform diagnostic and repair work on snow and ice removal, highway, construction, marine, material handling, paving, asphalt, excavating, catch basin cleaning, mobile traffic control equipment and maintain refueling sites.
Troubleshoot, repair, fabricate, weld, and install equipment and components, including safety lighting, hydraulic systems, hitches, reinforced bumpers, brackets, guards, snowplows, snow blowers, graders, excavators, sweepers, and other highway and construction equipment; protects equipment from corrosion and cleans equipment as needed.
Use the M-5 Fleet Management System to create and adjust work orders, enter labor, charge parts, and review vehicle and equipment history records using a personal computer.