Senior Hydraulic Test & Repair Technician

PACCAR Inc; Mount Vernon (WA); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & 401k matching

Fully funded pension plan

Paid vacation & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental & vision plans

FSA/HSA

Disability & life insurance

Wellness programs

Job summary

PACCAR Technical Center in Washington State seeks a Structural Test Hydraulic Repair Technician to maintain and repair hydraulic systems for R&D validation of PACCAR products. You will diagnose issues, repair components, and verify performance of high-speed hydraulics with specialized tools.

Responsibilities include implementing preventive maintenance, interpreting schematics, and documenting activity while collaborating with engineers and lab staff to minimize downtime and support program goals.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in hydraulic repair or related fields.
• Ability to read hydraulic schematics and drawings.
• Knowledge of hydraulic principles, fluid power systems, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments.
• Strong mechanical and problem-solving skills.
• Computer literacy for documentation and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, repair, maintain, and verify performance of hydraulic systems using diagnostic tools and equipment.
• Work with pumps, motors, cylinders, hoses, accumulators, servo valves, actuators, manifolds, and hydraulic power units.
• Interface with control systems UIs to diagnose functionality.
• Operate shop equipment safely (hand tools, presses, hoists, cranes, forklift, hydraulic test rigs).
• Follow safety policies and maintain a clean, organized workspace.
• Read and interpret hydraulic schematics, blueprints, drawings, and manuals.
• Maintain records of inspections, maintenance, repairs, and inventory.
• Collaborate with leadership to plan maintenance and continuous improvement.

Skills

Hydraulic repair

Maintenance

Reading schematics

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical hydraulics training

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Precision measurement tools

Job description

PACCAR Technical Center in Washington State seeks a Structural Test Hydraulic Repair Technician to maintain and repair hydraulic systems for R&D validation of PACCAR products. You will diagnose issues, repair components, and verify performance of high-speed hydraulics with specialized tools.

Responsibilities include implementing preventive maintenance, interpreting schematics, and documenting activity while collaborating with engineers and lab staff to minimize downtime and support program goals.