Employer: Washington State Department of Transportation
Job Description:
About WSDOT
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 an experienced mechanic who wants to utilize their skills to work on a variety of motor vehicles and highway maintenance equipment for our Bellingham equipment repair shop. We are looking for a mechanic 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, the Heavy Equipment Mechanic will:
Perform preventative maintenance, inspections, 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 welders, drill press, grinder, press, hoist, air tools, jacks, and other shop equipment.
Fabricate, weld, and install additional equipment on 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 the shop safe, clean, and orderly.
Qualifications
To be considered for this opportunity, the following are required:
High School Diploma or GED equivalent AND 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 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.
In addition to one of the above, the following are also required:
The ability to obtain and maintain a valid Washington State Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A with endorsement N without air brake or automatic transmission restrictions and a current CDL DOT Medical Examiners Certificate within six (6) months of hire. WSDOT will assist in training for this licensing requirement.
Ability to use computerized diagnostic testing equipment, welders, drill presses, hoists, air tools, and jacks.
It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:
Successful completion of vocational technical training in heavy equipment, light vehicles and/or industrial/commercial equipment repair, including welding/fabrication.
Important Notes
This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
This position is scheduled to work 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM; Monday – Thursday. After initial training period, the schedule will likely change to T-F, 6AM-4:30PM
This position is not eligible for remote work.
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 Collective Bargaining Agreements. Information on other compensation types for non-represented positions can be found in Chapter 357-28 of the Washington Administrative Code.
This position is subject to the drug and alcohol testing requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA). For more information, please go to DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing.
WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system. For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov
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 State Benefits for more information.
Check out this video to learn more: Why WSDOT?
How to Apply
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 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.
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WSDOT is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. All persons, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, and/ or gender identity, are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the listed Recruiter.
Contact us
For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter, Amanda Strebeck, at [email protected] . Please be sure to reference Heavy Equipment Technician #11260 in the subject line.
Contact Person: Amanda Strebeck
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Email: [email protected]
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Application Method: Apply online https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/wsdot/jobs/4195542/heavy-equipment-technician-equipment-technician-3
Base Pay: $77,500.00 - $89,793.00 Annually
