Heavy Equipment / Diesel Mechanic

Quincy-Columbia Basin Irrigation District; Royal City (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Quincy-Columbia Basin Irrigation District is seeking a diligent heavy equipment mechanic to maintain and overhaul a range of District vehicles and machinery, including Gradalls, excavators, dozers, and tractors.

The role requires experience in diesel engine and transmission repair, hydraulic and electrical systems, and the ability to perform preventative maintenance while ensuring accurate records. A CDL with Tanker endorsement is preferred or the ability to obtain it within 270 days.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Formal heavy equipment or diesel mechanic training preferred.
• CDL Class A with Tanker endorsement, or ability to obtain within 270 days; insurable driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Repair and overhaul gas and diesel engines.
• Repair transmissions (manual and automatic).
• Repair hydraulic systems and perform related electrical work on vehicles and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and maintain District vehicles and equipment; perform routine maintenance.
• Road test vehicles and maintain maintenance records.
• Demonstrate safe work practices and teamwork.

Skills

Diesel engine repair

Electrical troubleshooting

Hydraulic systems

Transmission repair

Fabrication & welding

Diagnostics

MS Office basics

English communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Heavy equipment/diesel mechanic training

Class A CDL w/ Tanker endorsement

Tools

Electronic diagnostic equipment

Diagnostic tools

Job description

**Job Summary**

To maintain and perform repairs and overhauls on Quincy-Columbia Basin Irrigation District (QCBID or District) heavy equipment including, but not limited to, Gradalls, excavators, dozers, tractors, forklifts, and semi-tractors.

**Duties & Responsibilities**

• Repair and/or overhaul gas and diesel engines
• Repair and/or overhaul standard and automatic transmissions
• Repair hydraulic systems
• Perform diversified electrical work on all District vehicles and equipment
• General troubleshooting
• Perform routine maintenance on District vehicles and/or light equipment as necessary
• Road test vehicles and equipment
• Maintain proper maintenance records
• Maintain attendance
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required
• Secondary function: other duties as assigned
  

**Education/Licenses/Certifications**

• High School diploma, GED or comparable education required
• Formal heavy equipment / diesel mechanical training preferred
• Possess and maintain Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) with Tanker endorsement, or ability to obtain within 270 calendar days of employment; must maintain an insurable driving record
  

**Experience**

• In lieu of formal training, five (5) years heavy equipment / diesel mechanical repair work required

**Knowledge/Skills/Abilities**

• Knowledge of electronic diagnostic equipment, hydraulic systems, electric, gas, and diesel engines required
• Troubleshooting ability and knowledge of domestic vehicle repairs required
• Basic knowledge of electricity required
• Experience with automatic and standard transmission repair required
• Experience with painting and body work desired
  
• Fabricating and welding experience desired
  
• Self-motivated; ability to start and complete projects and tasks with minimal supervision
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Effective English oral and written communication skills
• Basic computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office
  

**Other**

Must display a positive attitude and promote team work

Must display a courteous, resp