On-Call Vehicle Technician (Gas & EV) – Part-Time

Pierce County; Washington; On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Pierce County in Washington state is seeking an Extra Hire Equipment Technician to perform maintenance and repairs on gas and EV powered vehicles. This on-call, part-time role supports a busy central shop with varied hours (3-6 hours a day) and a strong emphasis on safety and reliability.

You will join a passionate team, receive PPE and tools, and contribute to county operations while growing your technical skills within a supportive department focused on public service and stewardship.

Qualifications

• ASE Master Technician certification or journeyman status in Automotive Machinists’ Union.
• Four years of work experience as a full-time assistant to a journey level mechanic.
• A valid driver’s license required.
• Background check required.
• Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Perform progressive preventative maintenance on gas and diesel powered vehicles, trailers, and associated equipment.
• Perform full range of maintenance and repair functions on gas and diesel powered vehicles, trailers, and associated equipment.
• Repair light duty transmissions, rear end assemblies, electrical units, brake systems, fuel and other mechanical systems.
• Tune-ups, relining and adjusting brakes; engine, transmission, and differential replacement and repair, and electrical component replacement and repair.
• Repair gas and diesel engines, transmission, fuel, electrical and hydraulic systems and components.
• Perform equipment technician duties in the central shop area.

Education

ASE Master Technician certification

Journeyman status in Automotive Machinists’ Union

Job description

Pierce County in Washington state is seeking an Extra Hire Equipment Technician to perform maintenance and repairs on gas and EV powered vehicles. This on-call, part-time role supports a busy central shop with varied hours (3-6 hours a day) and a strong emphasis on safety and reliability.

You will join a passionate team, receive PPE and tools, and contribute to county operations while growing your technical skills within a supportive department focused on public service and stewardship.