ARE YOU AN EXPERIENCED DIESEL/HEAVY TRUCK & EQUIPMENT MECHANIC?

SNOHOMISH COUNTY FLEET SERVICES IS LOOKING FOR YOU!

 This recruitment is for one experienced truck and heavy equipment mechanic

and to create a register to fill future vacancies!

Selection Process: 

The hiring process includes application review, supplemental questionnaire evaluation, and an in-person interview. You will be notified of your status in the selection process via the email provided in your application. First review of applications is June 17, 2024.

What does Snohomish County have to offer you? If you are an experienced truck or equipment mechanic looking to join a team of professionals in a stable and respectful work environment, this is the place for you.

• Competitive hourly pay – no flat rate! 
• Premium for ASE certifications - Master with L2 earns an additional 5.75% per hour
• Second shift earns an additional 6% per hour
• Monthly tool allowance
• CDL training provided if you don’t already have your Class A CDL.
• State of the art facilities and equipment
• Excellent benefit package for your family including medical, dental and much more!
• Generous paid vacation and sick leave allotments, plus eleven paid holidays!
• Retirement pension and deferred compensation plan with contribution matching!

For questions or more information about this opportunity and posting, email Fleet Services

BASIC FUNCTION

To maintain and repair a variety of heavy equipment including backhoes, dump trucks, front-end loaders, tractor-trailer rigs, sweepers, agricultural tractors with mowers and similar equipment.

1. Troubleshoots, diagnoses and repairs a variety of defects, mal­functions and other problems in vehicle systems and components; repairs, rebuilds and/or overhauls brakes, cooling systems, drive train components, electrical components, engines, exhaust systems, hydraulic systems, suspension and steering systems, transmissions, and other assemblies, components and systems as necessary; replaces and/or rebuilds damaged or worn parts as re­quired.
2. Operates a variety of shop equipment as necessary including electric and oxyacetylene welding equipment, electronic test equipment, front-end alignment equipment, sandblasting and painting equipment, tire mounting and wheel balancing equipment, plasma cutters, band saws, metal lathes, brake lathes, hydraulic presses, air conditioning and emission test equipment.
3. Fabricates machines, parts and electronics as necessary.
4. Performs a variety of preventive maintenance and service work on gasoline and diesel powered heavy equipment; tunes and adjusts engines, and replaces worn parts as necessary; adjusts brakes and clutches, aligns wheels, and performs other electrical, me­chanical and hydraulic system adjustments as necessary; in­spects, safety checks.
5. Road tests and operates vehicles and equipment on county public roads as necessary.
6. Repairs dents, rust spots and other minor body damage as re­quired; sands, primes and paints body surfaces as necessary; re­pairs and/or replaces damaged trim and accessories as necessary; replaces broken windshields and other glass as required; may disassemble and rebuild garbage trailers, dump boxes and similar equipment, as required.
7. Performs field repair work as required. 

1. May work in confined spaces and with hazardous materials.
2. May perform any of the duties of an Equipment Service Technician as required.
3. Performs related duties as required.

• the equipment, materials, methods, procedures and tools used in the maintenance and repair of a variety of gasoline and diesel powered heavy equipment;
• the theory and operating principles of internal combustion engines and related systems and components;
• the operation of and routine maintenance and troubleshooting procedures relevant to a variety of heavy equipment such as backhoes, dual axle dump trucks, front-end loaders, tractor-trailer rigs and similar equipment;
• the equipment, materials, methods, procedures and tools used in body repair and painting work;
• occupational hazards and safety rules and regulations.

• troubleshoot and diagnose defects, malfunctions and other problems found in a variety of gasoline and diesel powered heavy equipment, and determine the extent of repairs required;
• repair, rebuild and overhaul a variety of gasoline and diesel engines, brakes, cooling systems, drive train components, electrical components, exhaust systems, hydraulic systems, suspension and steering systems, manual and automatic transmissions, and other assemblies, components and systems found in heavy equipment;
• repair accessories, minor body damage and broken glass on a variety of heavy equipment;
• cut, weld and fabricate a variety of metal parts and body panels;
• read, understand, interpret and work from a variety of service and repair manuals, manufacturer's bulletins, schematic drawings and related materials;
• read, understand and comply with safety rules and regulations;
• use a wide variety of hand and power tools, electronic test equipment, welding equipment and supplies, and other diagnostic and repair equipment skillfully and safely under a variety of working conditions;
• operate a variety of gasoline and diesel powered heavy equipment skillfully and safely under a variety of traffic and weather conditions;
• perform strenuous physical work;
• follow oral and written instructions;
• establish and maintain effective work relationships with superiors, co-workers, employees of other county departments, and with vendors and representatives of other agencies.