Equipment Technician I - Public Works, Fleet Operations

Clark County; United States; In loco; USD 42.000 - 57.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical, Vision, Dental

Paid leave

Retirement plan

Flexible spending accounts

Descrizione del lavoro

Clark County in Washington is seeking a journey-level Equipment/Vehicle Technician to diagnose problems and perform mechanical repairs on road maintenance and fleet equipment. The position may require field work of three or more hours per shift and demands welding and fabrication experience.

You will inspect, diagnose, repair diesel truck engines and hydraulic systems, design and install hydraulic components, maintain shop records, and occasionally perform marine or specialized tasks.

Competenze

• Three (3) years experience as a journey level equipment/vehicle Technician.
• Vocational training may substitute for up to one year.
• Five (5) years experience with diesel engines and hydraulically operated equipment is highly desirable.
• Valid motor vehicle operator's license.
• CDL Class A with air brake, hazmat and passenger endorsements within one month of hire.
• Welding and fabrication experience is highly desirable.
• Any combination of education, experience and training will be considered.

Mansioni

• Inspects, diagnoses and repairs mechanical equipment used in highway maintenance and automotive fleet.
• Grinds and seats valves; checks guides for wear and springs for tension and breakage.
• Replaces injectors and fuel pump and re-assembles to specifications.
• Checks transmissions and replaces bearings, gears and forks as needed.
• Operates shop equipment and performs electronic tune-ups and adjustments.
• Designs, modifies and installs hydraulic systems and accessories.
• Maintains shop records.
• May perform machinist, welder or bodywork tasks; road tests vehicles after repair.
• Supervises apprentice mechanics.

Conoscenze

Diesel truck engines

Hydraulic systems

Welding & fabrication

CDL Class A

Field service

Reading manuals

Formazione

Vocational fleet repair training

Strumenti

Grinders & diagnostic tools

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Summary

Job Summary This position diagnoses problems and makes mechanical repairs to all types of equipment used in roadway and parts maintenance and performs vehicular maintenance for all county departments. The Technician at times will be working in the field three or more hours per shift servicing equipment. This is a journey level position requiring experience in welding and fabrication, maintaining gas and diesel truck engines, and hydraulically operated equipment. Major duties include: inspecting, diagnosing, and making repairs to road construction and grounds maintenance equipment and automotive fleet; and designing, modifying, repairing, and installing hydraulic systems and components. This position will fill the vacancy on the swing shift. Work hours are 2:30pm-1:00pm. This position is represented by Local 1432 – Int’l Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience as a journey level equipment/vehicle Technician.
• Certified vocational course work or training relating to repair and maintenance of various fleet equipment may substitute for up to one (1) year of the required experience.
• Five (5) years of experience working on diesel truck engines and hydraulically operated equipment is highly desirable.
• Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a Commercial Drivers License Class A with air brake and HAZMAT (Hazardous Materials) endorsement and passenger endorsement, within one (1) month of hire.
• Experience in welding and fabrication is highly desirable.
• Any combination of education, experience, and training that would demonstrate the ability to perform the work will be considered.

Knowledge of

• Gas and diesel truck engines and hydraulically operated equipment;
• mechanical repair and preventive maintenance.

Ability to

• Independently perform major repairs and maintenance on a variety of diesel trucks;
• read and comprehend service and equipment manuals;
• operate large and small equipment, motor vehicles, and tools in a safe and efficient manner;
• work independently in the performance of regular duties;
• accurately and neatly record and maintain a variety of data.

Examples of Duties

• Inspects, diagnoses and makes repairs to mechanical equipment such as passenger vehicles, back hoes, excavators, graders, dozers, heavy trucks and accessories, snow removal equipment, loaders, rollers, vactor control and all other County-owned equipment used in highway maintenance and construction.
• Grinds and seats valves; checks guides for wear and springs for tension and breakage.
• Replaces injectors and fuel pump and re-assembles to specifications.
• Checks manual and automatic transmissions and replaces bearings, gears and forks if necessary.
• Pulls wheels and replaces or repacks wheel bearings and refaces or replaces drums; replaces brake lining and shoes; repairs air cans and checks systems for leaks; repairs air compressors and air governors.
• Operates such shop equipment as grinders, AC recovery, vacuum gauge, voltage and regulator tester, wheel balancer, drill press, wheel pullers, lathes, jacks air tools, scope, dwell meter, timing light and various diagnostic hand tools and other equipment used in automotive repairs and diagnoses.
• Performs electronic tune-ups and adjustments and uses a variety of diagnostic machines.
• Designs, modifies, and installs hydraulic systems and other special accessories to the equipment on hand.
• Maintains shop records.
• May do some machinist, welder or blacksmith work; may do specialized work, such as body repair and painting.
• Road tests vehicles after repair.
• Supervises the work of apprentice mechanics.
• Perform work as required on boats, outboard motors, out-drives and related marine equipment.
• Performs other work as required.

Salary Grade

Local 1432.8

Salary Range

$30.58 - $41.28- per hour

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clark County is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, access, and delivery of all county services.

Clark County’s Equal Employment Opportunity Plan is available at http://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/documents.

Employee Benefits and additional compensation

• Clark County provides regular full-time and part-time employees with a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, vision and dental insurance, paid leave, flexible spending accounts, life insurance and long-term disability, retirement, and deferred compensation.

Retirement Information

All Clark County employees must participate in a WASHINGTON STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM PLAN (PERS, PSERS or LEOFF).Employee contributions begin the first day of work. Current contribution rates vary by plan but could range from 5% to 15% of gross pay, depending on the plan choice. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site here: http://www.drs.wa.gov/ If you are in need of ADA/Section 504 assistance for accommodations, please contact Human Resources at [phone]; Relay [phone].

About Clark County

With its great natural beauty, Clark County, Washington, always has attracted people and businesses. We welcome those who visit and settle here, providing fresh perspectives, growing diversity and vibrant energy. Our forward-looking community is framed by the scenic Cascade Range to the east and the majestic Columbia River to the south and west. The area is a picturesque place to work, play, and live.

Named for Captain William Clark of Lewis and Clark Expedition fame, our county is one of the fastest growing regions in Washington state and the Portland, Oregon, metropolitan area. Today, more than 467,000 people call Clark County home. Clark County government works to enhance the quality of life for all of our diverse community by providing services with integrity, openness and accountability. We are one of the county's largest employers, providing a wide range of rewarding careers for about 1,570 people.

Some recruitments may require the following: Assessment, Cover Letter, Practical Exam, Evidence of a valid driver’s license, Criminal Background Check or other requirements.

You can get more information about job descriptions, pay schedule and employee benefits on the Clark County Human Resources website at www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources.