Heavy Diesel Mechanic ET3
Heavy Diesel Mechanic ET3
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About WSDOT
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal organization with a global reputation for excellence! Our dedicated workforce is responsible to plan design build and operate an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the state. In addition to maintaining over 18000 lane miles of state highway and 4100 bridges WSDOT manages the worlds longest floating bridge executes an awardwinning Active Transportation Plan holds a record for the worlds widest tunneling project and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!
The Opportunity
WSDOT is seeking a skilled Heavy Diesel Mechanic in Bellevue WA. This position is critical in fostering a respectful and healthy work environment with focus on diversity equity and inclusion. 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 inspects diagnoses and makes major and minor repairs on all types of equipment used in highway maintenance or heavy and industrial/commercial equipment. These positions are critical in ensuring that equipment is ready to roll to keep our highways free of hazards and open to the traveling public yearround. If you are a reliable safetyminded mechanic then we have an exciting opportunity for you!
What to Expect
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role the Heavy Diesel Mechanic will:
- Perform preventative maintenance inspection and correction of 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 antilock 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 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.
- Use ergonomic risk reduction techniques to relocate objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Communicate in writing and verbally for the purpose of leading instructing scheduling and disseminating information concerning the shops operation.
Qualifications
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 journeylevel mechanic
OR
- Journeylevel standing as a heavy equipment mechanic demonstrated by completion of a recognized apprenticeship.
OR
- Journeylevel standing as recognized by a labor union.
OR
- One 1 year of experience as a journeylevel mechanic maintaining and repairing heavyduty equipment.
In addition the following are required:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with N and Air Brake endorsements no automatic transmission restriction and DOT Medical Certification within 6 months of hire date.
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 not eligible for remote work.
- The salary listed includes the legislative approved 5 salary premium for positions in King County. An additional 30 legislative approved assignment pay is included in the salary listed.
- 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 unionrepresented positions more information on other forms of compensation can be found in the applicableCollective Bargaining Agreements. Information on other compensation types for nonrepresented positions can be found inChapter 35728of 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 toDOT Drug & Alcohol Testing.
- WSDOT does not use the EVerify system therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information please visitwww.uscis.
Why WSDOT
- WorkLife 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 fulltime employees mayearn 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.
- PlanFor 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 toState Benefitsfor 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 of three 3 individuals who can attest to your work performance technical skills and jobrelated competencies. This information can be entered in the References section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment.
Please click the APPLY button to proceed.Note that you will be prompted to either sign in or create an account. This step is required in order to submit an application to this opportunity.
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 maycontact the listed Recruiter.
Contact Us
For inquiries aboutthis posting you may contact the assigned Recruiter Amanda Strebeck at. Please be sure to reference Heavy Diesel Mechanic #10783 in the subject line.
Employment Type
Full-Time
