Equipment Technician 3 (Statewide Shops)

Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission; Issaquah (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A state governmental agency is seeking an Equipment Operator 3 responsible for the maintenance and repair of a diverse fleet of vehicles and grounds equipment. Candidates must have significant experience in heavy equipment, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work independently. This position requires in-office presence and offers competitive pay, benefits, and a uniform stipend.

Benefits

Uniform stipend

Paid time off

Competitive pay and benefits

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in diagnostics and rebuilding gas-powered vehicles.
• 3 years of experience with heavy equipment and diesel trucks.
• Valid unrestricted driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair of vehicles and equipment.
• Inspect and diagnose issues in various types of machinery.
• Maintain and order parts inventory.

Skills

Ability to demonstrate and maintain health and safety standards

Effective written and oral communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Associate's degree in Automotive and Diesel technology

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

OBD diagnostic scanner

Job description

About this position:

The Equipment Operator 3 is responsible for the complete maintenance, inspection, and repair of Washington State Parks fleet of vehicles and grounds equipment. It is essential that Parks staff have reliable, functional vehicles and equipment to help them complete the organization's mission to keep parks safe and enjoyable for the public to use.

This position is not eligible to telework, as physical in-office presence is required to perform essential functions.

The Equipment Technician 3 position at WA State Parks Shops provides a great opportunity for a technician to expand their skills repairing and maintaining a large variety of equipment and vehicles. Our clean, well-stocked shop provides our technicians with the tools and equipment to accomplish our mission, to have the best fleet in the state. We offer competitive pay, benefits and paid time off. If you would like to join our well-rounded crew of technicians with many years of experience, please apply.

Duties

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Performs journey-level repair and maintenance of WA State Parks fleet including all makes and models of equipment, light vehicles, heavy industrial/commercial equipment, including trucks over 26K GVWR.
• Performs major and minor mechanical repairs, overhauls, and preventative maintenance.
• Orders and maintains inventory of frequently used parts, as assigned.
• Meets with sales personnel and vendor representatives to discuss equipment component requirements and product availability.
• Inspects, diagnoses, and makes major and minor repairs to on and off highway vehicles and equipment such as cars, pick-up trucks, semi-trucks and trailers, various makes of heavy equipment, specialized mechanical equipment; emergency vehicles such as fire trucks and LE vehicles; heavy industrial equipment such as power shovels, graders, backhoes, dozers, snow blowers, front loaders, rollers, sweepers, forklift, catch basin cleaners, woodchippers, and other Parks owned equipment.
• Inspects, diagnoses, and makes repairs to light industrial/commercial grounds equipment such as pumps, generators, farm equipment and implements, and lawn mowing equipment.
• Operates hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment such as grinders, vacuum gauge, voltage and regulator tester, wheel balancer, drill press, wheel pullers, lathes, jacks, air tools, OBD diagnostic scanner, digital volt meters, computerized diagnostic devices and software, emission testers, and various other equipment used in heavy and/or industrial/commercial equipment repair.
• Performs diagnostics, repair and maintenance of steering and suspension systems, hydraulic systems, air brake systems, computer control systems, and safety systems.
• Rebuilds engines, transmissions, and differentials.
• Road tests vehicles and equipment.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Option 1:

• Five (5) years of full-time journey-level experience diagnosing and complete rebuilding of all make and models of gas-powered vehiclesandfive (5) years of full-time journey-level experience diagnosing and complete rebuilding of all make and models of on and off highway heavy equipment and diesel trucks and trailersanda valid unrestricted (except for corrective lenses) driver's license.

Option 2:

• An associate's degree in Automotive and Diesel technology from an accredited schoolandthree (3) years of full-time journey-level experience diagnosing and complete rebuilding of all make and models of gas-powered vehiclesandthree (3) years of full-time journey-level experience diagnosing and complete rebuilding of all make and models of on and off highway heavy equipment and diesel trucks and trailersanda valid unrestricted (except for corrective lenses) driver's license.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to demonstrate and maintain health and safety standards to include wearing and using personal protective equipment and devices.
• Knowledge of all safety requirements that affect tasks and orienting others working on tasks.
• Ability to participate in safety meetings; identify and repair public and workplace hazards using the Parks Risk Assessment Program.
• Ability to operate state motor vehicles, booms, and various hand and power tools.
• Effective written and oral communication skills and recollection of verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to problem solve and make independent reasonable decisions.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two (2) years of professional/journey-level experience fabricating and welding.

Requirements:

Uniform Information:All Equipment Technicians are required to wear a uniform. A complete and properly worn uniform helps establish your professional identity and promotes respect as a Washington State Parks employee. All Equipment Technicians will receive 6 shirts within the first year (2 shirts per calendar year after the first year), 1 jacket every 3 years, 2 heavy duty hoodie or fleece jackets per calendar year, 1 inclement weather jacket every 5 calendar years, 1 ball cap per calendar year, 1 beanie or knit cap every 2 calendar years, 1 brim hat every 2 calendar years, 1 safety vest every 3 years, a clothing stipend of $200 per calendar year, and a $250 boot stipend every 2 calendar years. Uniform and boot stipends are intended to offset the cost of clothing worn in the workplace such as pants, boots, raingear, etc.

Working Conditions:Position works four (4) days a week, 10 hours a day. Core working hours are typically 6:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Thursday.Work schedule and hours may be flexible to meet business needs. Work tasks vary, which require working with and interacting with park staff, private contractors, and the public. Work is performed inside of a heavy equipment repair shops environment and in field in all weather conditions and will require running, crawling, squatting, lying on back, climbing ladders, reaching above head, pushing and pulling, turning and twisting sitting up for one hour without breaks, uneven surfaces, using fine motor skills (grabbing, pinching, etc.) hand and eye coordination operating equipment up to 8 hours/day, performing duties/standing for 45-minutes, lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs., operating small combustible engines, driving motorized vehicles up to two hours without a break, working in confined spaces, heights to 25 feet above ground level, and working around loud noises within safety limits. Occasional travel is required for annual training/maintenance conference.