Equipment Technician

This position works 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday on second shift, 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, with a shift differential of $1.20 per hour per provisions of the collective bargaining agreement. Why It's a Great Opportunity:
As an experienced Equipment Technician, you will be supporting Pierce County’s vital infrastructure efforts performing a full range of maintenance and repair functions on diesel powered vehicles, equipment, trailers, and more. You will be part of a passionate team that strives to delivers timely, reliable, and consistent service.
 
Why It's a Great Department: 
PPW is a diverse and fast-moving department filled with motivated professionals working to ensure Pierce County is positioned to handle growth while building, operating, and maintaining reliable infrastructure to support livable communities. PPW is responsible for a broad and complex portfolio of services that provides unique opportunities to collaborate, innovate, and inspire. We are responsible for the County road and levee systems, sewer systems, airports, ferries, building permits, environmental review, sustainability, community planning, and code enforcement - just to name a few!
  
Learn more about Planning and Public Works at www.piercecountywa.org/ppw
 
How to be Successful in the Role: 
To be successful in this role, you will need to have the ability to inspect, diagnose, adjust, maintain, and repair automotive and construction equipment using and operating hand and power tools, electronic and mechanical testing equipment, and welding equipment used in automotive and equipment repair. You will need to have the ability to estimate time and materials needed to complete assignments, while demonstrating sufficient strength, agility, and dexterity to perform the work of the position. More than just repairing and maintaining our equipment, we need you to reflect Pierce County’s values, be dependable, with a strong work ethic, and are able to communicate well with the team.
 
Your Future in this Role
This is a great opportunity to become part of a dynamic group of mechanical professionals who help keep Pierce County Planning and Public Works running. We extensively develop, train, and provide a great work environment using the latest technologies while you will work in a clean, well-cared for shop along with opportunities to utilize a mechanics truck to make repairs in the field. Pierce County offers professional development through the Leadership Certification program, robust online learning, and other training opportunities throughout your career to ensure your success. This position has multiple career growth and promotional opportunities in Pierce County to build on a great career.
 
Core Daily Responsibilities:

• Perform progressive preventative maintenance on gas, and diesel powered vehicles and equipment, trailers and associated equipment. 
• Operating a specially equipped mechanic's truck out of a central shop to make standard mechanical repairs and adjustments, or improvise emergency repairs, in the field to all types of road equipment and mechanical plant facilities. 
• Performing welding and fabrication as needed to maintain equipment using various types of welding and cutting equipment. 
• Work may include relining and adjusting brakes, engine, transmission, and differential replacement and repair, and electrical component replacement and repair.

 A classification description with a more detailed list of essential functions can be found here.

There is also an annual clothing allowance of $300; and an annual tool allowance $1,050.Minimum Qualifications:
Must be able to verify journey level standing as an Equipment Technician by providing one of the following:

• Completion of a relevant and recognized apprenticeship program.
• Certification as Master Technician from Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).
• Full journey level status in Automotive Machinists’ Union.
• Four years of work experience as a full-time assistant to a journey level mechanic. 

 Special requirements:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Washington State Driver’s License. 
• Possession of, or ability to obtain within six months, a valid Washington State Commercial Driver’s License Class A (Planning and Public Works Department only). 
• Satisfactory physical condition as evidenced by a County-approved physical examination. 
• Must be willing to work any shift assigned and at any shop or field location.
• Must provide own tool kit with hand tools required to efficiently perform the essential functions. 

As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.
 
Satisfactory physical condition, as evidenced by a county approved physical examination, may be required prior to appointment to the position.
 
Starting salary depending on experience:
Equipment Technician - $42.74 per hour
Equipment Technician with ASE certification - $43.86 per hour
Equipment Technician with ASE Master certification - $44.88 per hourTo be considered for this opportunity please:

• Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to:   www.piercecountywa.org/jobs. 
• If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at PCHRRecruit@piercecountywa.gov and specify the Job Number and Title. 
• If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
• Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need.  

This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include assessments, phone screen, and interviews.

At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means commitment, not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision. Employees of the County have local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a great place people are proud to call home?

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