Lead Mechanic
AQUALIS
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Job summary
AQUALIS in Edmonds, WA seeks a Lead Mechanic to assemble, maintain and repair diesel engines, transmissions, and hydraulic systems across trucks, vacuum units, and generators. You will act as lead, coordinate repairs, and ensure safety and reliability of equipment.
Qualifications include a CDL Class A or B, four years journey-level experience, and the ability to read schematics. The role offers full-time employment with strong benefits and on-site work.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- 4 years journey-level mechanic experience in commercial/industrial/facilities ops.
- Shop foreman experience preferred.
- Ase certification (T2–T8) desired.
Responsibilities
- Perform repairs and diagnostics on diesel engines, transmissions, and vehicle systems.
- Conduct routine maintenance on cars, trucks, trailers, vac trucks, and generators.
- Work on industrial vacuum equipment, PTO-driven movers, mowers and small engines.
- Weld on small items and perform minor fabrication as needed.
- Respond to routine and emergency repair calls; on-site service.
- Read blueprints and wiring diagrams; interpret schematics.
- Maintain detailed maintenance/repair records for trucks/equipment.
- Manage shop inventory and vendor relationships.
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Job description
About the Organization AQUALIS is the nationwide leading provider of comprehensive water management services focused on maintaining, inspecting, and repairing post-construction stormwater and lift station systems. We provide our clients with environmental compliance while inspiring change by preserving and protecting our most precious natural resource…water.
AQUALIS is the nationwide leading provider of comprehensive water management services focused on maintaining, inspecting, and repairing post-construction stormwater and lift station systems. We provide our clients with environmental compliance while inspiring change by preserving and protecting our most precious natural resource…water.
AQUALIS provides sustainable water compliance and management solutions for the betterment of our nation’s communities and corporations. Working at AQUALIS is a unique opportunity to be a part of an environmentally progressive, sustainable water management team that performs at the highest professional level. We pride ourselves on respect, loyalty, integrity and inclusion. Our Company's culture is supported by our core values: Personal Responsibility & Accountability, Exceptional Customer Experience, and Sustainable & Innovative Water Management. We are committed to providing personal and professional development through continuing education, investment in tools and technology, and position-related training.
We are looking for a Lead Mechanic with shop foreman experience to assemble, maintain and repair a wide variety of machinery and vehicles. You will be responsible for ensuring functionality and reliability of machines, engines, and mechanical systems. An excellent mechanic must have manual dexterity and great attention to detail. They must be able to work with various machines and tools as well as follow all safety precautions. The position will serve as the lead mechanic which will require coordination and performing all repairs. You will be accountable for task completion in a timely and safe manor under the direction of the Sr. Director.
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
- Performs and diagnoses repairs along with occasional overhauls on large diesel engines, transmissions, working components, electrical and fuel systems for various powered and rolling equipment such as cars, light trucks, vacuum trucks, and generators.
- Performs tune ups, brake jobs and other preventative maintenance on cars, trucks, trailers, skid-steers, and other rolling powered equipment; replaces common parts and performs adjustments.
- Work on and assist with repairs on industrial vacuum trucks (combo units & air movers), small PTO based industrial air movers, mowers, tractors, and other small engine units (pumps & generators).
- Ability to weld on small items such as trailers, hinges, etc.
- Minor fabrication ability desired but not required
- Responds to routine and emergency calls for repairs and service.
- Perform weekly inspections and general repairs on trucks as issues arise.
- Able to work on both gas and diesel engines (ie; Maxforce, Cummins, Volvo)
- Comfortable using computers, scan tools, tablets, and other devices as needed.
- Familiar with Canbus and able to diagnose/repair
- Familiar with hydraulic systems and MAC valves operation to troubleshoot and repair
- On-site repairs/ER callouts when they arise with use of service truck
- Able to read/interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams and schematics
- Organized and able to multitask while staying focused.
- Complete and keep detailed records of all maintenance and repairs on company trucks and equipment in a timely manner.
- Familiar with simple vacuum truck operation processes along with PTO engagement
- Shop inventory management
- Maintain vendor relationships
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required.
- Four years as a journey-level mechanic in a commercial, industrial, or facilities operations setting required.
- Shop foreman experience preferred but not required
- ASE certification (T2 – T8) desired however not required, ability to perform weekly/monthly/yearly truck/trailer inspections.
- CDL Class A or Class B (Required)
- Must possess a valid (Class B) driver’s license (with air brakes and tanker endorsement) and no transmission restriction
- Valid DOT medical card
- Ability to stay current with the following: ABS brake systems, fuel management systems, A/C (EPA-609) certified, automotive electrical training, and ASE certification if applicable.
- Ability to complete safety training as required.
$42.00 - $47.00 per hour
Edmonds, WA
Operations
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time
Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt
Min $42.00 Per hour
Max $47.00 Per hour
AQUALIS Stormwater Management is strongly committed to providing a work environment that is free from all forms of harassment, discrimination and inequality. We recruit, employ, train, promote and compensate our personnel without regard to race, age, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, veteran's status, disability, genetic information or any other personal characteristic protected by law. AQUALIS also offers protection based on sexual orientation against discrimination, harassment or inequality. We value each and every employee and strive to make employment at AQUALIS enjoyable and satisfying. As part of our commitment, we will not tolerate any form of discrimination toward employees, applicants, vendors, customers or visitors of AQUALIS. Everyone should be treated equally and with respect regardless of race, age, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, veteran's status, sexual preference, disability, genetic information or any other class protected under state law.
This position is currently accepting applications.
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