Lead Heavy Equipment Mechanic & Fleet Supervisor

Washington Department of Natural Resources; Washington; On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Paid vacation up to 25 days/year

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Washington State Department of Transportation is seeking two experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanic 4 professionals for the Northwest Region. These roles supervise a team, oversee maintenance of highway vehicles and equipment, and support fleet budgeting, purchasing, and data management across Seattle and Mount Vernon.

Ideal candidates bring journey-level diagnostics and repair skills, strong leadership, and proficiency with fleet management tools.

Qualifications

• Advanced heavy equipment diagnostics & repair experience; ability to supervise others and perform hands-on work.
• Leadership and supervisory skills across diverse teams; ability to train, mentor, and evaluate staff.
• Proficiency with fleet management software and standard office apps (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong communication and collaboration with mechanics, supervisors, managers, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Thorough knowledge of safety requirements; ability to implement safety programs and PASP.
• Possession of an unrestricted valid driver’s license; CDL with N endorsement within six months may be required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, plan, assign, and review work of heavy equipment mechanics and purchasing staff; mentor team.
• Oversee inspection, repair, and maintenance of vehicles and equipment; ensure proper records and tools.
• Assist with budgets, replacement schedules, and fleet cost management.
• Utilize fleet data systems to track work orders, parts, inventories, and documentation.
• Review procurement documents and coordinate with users to identify needs; negotiate with vendors.
• Analyze fleet operations to identify cost-effective improvements and implement policies.
• Lead fleet projects, training, and demonstrations; organize equipment testing.
• Coordinate transportation of equipment between shops and sites; perform road testing when needed.

Skills

Diagnostics & Repair

Leadership

Fleet software

Communication

Safety compliance

CDL licensing

Tools

Fleet Management software

Excel

Blueprints/technical drawings

Job description

Washington State Department of Transportation is seeking two experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanic 4 professionals for the Northwest Region. These roles supervise a team, oversee maintenance of highway vehicles and equipment, and support fleet budgeting, purchasing, and data management across Seattle and Mount Vernon.

Ideal candidates bring journey-level diagnostics and repair skills, strong leadership, and proficiency with fleet management tools.