Heavy Duty Mechanic: Diesel & Dozer Specialist | Flexible

King County, WA; Maple Valley (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Flexible schedules

Telecommuting options depending on the

Job summary

King County's Solid Waste Division is seeking a journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic to repair and maintain light and heavy-duty vehicles used in landfill and transfer station operations. This role emphasizes daily inspections, repairs, and documentation to keep facilities running smoothly.

You will work with journeyman mechanics and craftspeople, benefiting from a culture that values equity, inclusivity, and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years as a Journey Level Mechanic in heavy-duty diesel vehicles and construction equipment.
• Two years of journey level experience plus a two-year vocational or apprenticeship program.
• Equivalent education and experience may qualify you.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair gas, diesel, electric, and hybrid-powered vehicles and equipment including trucks, backhoes, dozers, street sweepers, loaders, and refuse trailers.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and replace ignition, fuel, lighting, electrical, and ABS systems.
• Maintain and document service, maintenance, repair records, and work orders.
• Provide technical assistance, repairs, and advice on complex projects.
• Read and interpret manuals, schematics, and illustrated parts diagrams.
• Use a Windows-based program to track all work performed and retrieve information.

Skills

Diesel engines

Heavy equipment

Troubleshooting

Diagnostics

Communication

Quality focus

Education

Two-year vocational program

State-approved apprenticeship

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

Diagnostic software

Faster

Job description

King County's Solid Waste Division is seeking a journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic to repair and maintain light and heavy-duty vehicles used in landfill and transfer station operations. This role emphasizes daily inspections, repairs, and documentation to keep facilities running smoothly.

You will work with journeyman mechanics and craftspeople, benefiting from a culture that values equity, inclusivity, and professional growth.