Field Equipment Technician (Diesel & Hydraulic)

clarkcountywashington; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

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 may work 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.

Qualifications

• Three years of journey level equipment/vehicle Technician experience.
• Five years of experience on diesel truck engines and hydraulically operated equipment is highly desirable.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• CDL Class A with air brake and Hazmat endorsements required within one month of hire.
• Experience in welding and fabrication is highly desirable.
• Any combination of education, experience, and training that demonstrates ability will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, diagnoses, and repairs mechanical equipment used in highway maintenance and construction.
• Grinds and seats valves; replaces injectors and fuel pump and re-assembles to specifications.
• Checks manual and automatic transmissions and replaces bearings, gears, and forks as needed.
• Operates shop equipment and diagnostic tools for automotive repairs and diagnoses.
• Performs electronic tune-ups and adjustments; designs, modifies, and installs hydraulic systems.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Vehicle maintenance

Equipment operation

Read manuals

Education

Journeyman equipment/vehicle technician experience

Vocational repair/maintenance training

CDL Class A with air brake and Hazmat endorsements

Tools

Diagnostic hand tools

Shop equipment operation

Job description

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 may work 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.