Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Equipment Technician 3
Washington State
- Everett, WA
- $77,500-89,793 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is the steward of an integrated, multimodal transportation system that helps to ensure people and goods move safely and efficiently throughout the state. In addition to building, maintaining, and operating the state highway system, WSDOT operates the largest ferry system in the nation, manages the world's longest floating bridge, and recently completed the world's widest tunneling project.The Opportunity
WSDOT has an exciting opportunity for experienced mechanics who wants to utilize their skills to work on a variety of motor vehicles and highway maintenance equipment for our TEF shop located in Everett, WA. We are looking for mechanics to perform preventative maintenance, inspection, and other services on all inventoried equipment including passenger vehicles, dump trucks, heavy equipment, and a variety of highway maintenance equipment. This position is critical in ensuring that equipment is ready to roll to keep our highways free of hazards and open to the traveling public year-round. If you are a reliable, safety-minded mechanic, then we have an exciting opportunity for you!What to Expect
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, Heavy Equipment Mechanic will:
- Perform preventative maintenance, inspection, and major and minor repairs on all WSDOT equipment, including all types of light and heavy equipment used in highway maintenance and construction.
- Troubleshoot, overhaul, and repair gas and diesel engines, transmissions, electrical & electronic systems, brakes, hydraulic systems, suspensions, steering and fuel systems.
- Repair and maintain steering and suspension systems; diagnoses and repairs hydraulic and air brake systems including anti-lock brake systems; designs, diagnoses, repairs, and installs hydraulic systems.
- Detect and repair safety items on equipment to reduce field down time and extend the service life of equipment used by WSDOT.
- Safely operate the following: welders, drill press, grinder, shop press, hoist, air tools, jacks and other shop equipment.
- Fabricate, weld, and install additional equipment to vehicles.
- Maneuver in, on, around and under various pieces of equipment for the purpose of servicing, diagnostic testing, and repairing in an efficient manner.
- Keep shop safe, clean, and orderly.
- Oversee work, share knowledge, and mentor Equipment Technician 3 in-training personnel.
To be considered for this opportunity, the following are required:
- Three (3) years of experience in the performance of preventative maintenance and repairs assisting a journey-level mechanic; OR
- Journey-Level standing as a heavy equipment mechanic demonstrated by the completion of a recognized apprenticeship, OR
- Journey-Level standing as recognized by a labor union, OR
- One (1) year of experience as a journey-level mechanic maintaining and repairing heavy duty equipment.
- Current Class A Commercial Driver's License with “N” and Air Brake endorsements, no automatic transmission restriction and DOT medical certification or the ability to obtain license within 6 (six) months of employment. WSDOT will sponsor the training for the selected candidate.
- High School Diploma
- Computer skills with the ability to operate Microsoft Office Suite and the M5 Fleet Equipment Management System.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in the written form.
- Experience reading and understanding equipment manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.
- Ability to manipulate and transport up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to stand stationary for periods up to 30 minutes at a time and alternate between standing and walking up to long periods per work shift.
- Experience operating computerized diagnostic testing equipment, welders, drill presses, hoists, air tools, and jacks.
- Successful completion of vocational technical training in heavy equipment, light vehicles and/or industrial/commercial equipment repair, including welding/fabrication.
- This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
- This position is not eligible for remote work.
- The salary listed includes the legislative approved assignment pay for this job class.
- In addition to base salary, employees may be entitled to other forms of compensation depending on the type, duties, or location of the position. For union-represented positions, more information on other forms of compensation can be found in the applicable
. * WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system, therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit
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Why WSDOT
- Work-Life Balance - We offer flexible work schedules that allow you time for your life outside of this excellent opportunity.
- Paid Leave - In addition to 12 paid holidays, full-time employees may earn up to 25 paid vacation days per year!
- Tuition Assistance - Permanent employees have several options for assistance with education expenses, including tuition reimbursement programs, government discounts at participating colleges throughout the state, and eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
- Plan For Your Future - WSDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of healthcare options. Employees also have their choice of state retirement programs, and much more. Go to
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Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Your relevant experience may be evaluated to determine salary. Therefore, it is very important that the “Work Experience” portion of the application be completed in as much detail as possible.
In order to be considered for this opportunity, please include the following with your online application:
- An attached Resume outlining (in reverse chronological order) your experience to date.
- An attached Cover Letter that further explains your qualifications and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this role.
- Contact details for a minimum of three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job-related competencies. This information can be entered in the “References” section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment.
For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter, Amanda Strebeck, at . Please be sure to reference Heavy Equipment Mechanic #12385 in the subject line.