Mechanic

The Port of Vancouver USA is a multi-purpose port authority located in Vancouver Washington along the banks of the Columbia River. The port has handled a variety of bulk and break bulk cargos since 1912.

The Port of Vancouver USA is a hub for more than 7 million tons of cargo moving from as far away as the Midwest to the Middle East making its way on barges trains ships or trucks all converging on port docks. The bulk of cargo at the port includes wheat minerals autos large project cargo and liquids.

We are a versatile hard-working port on a mission to create jobs and trade for the region. This is an exciting highly visible time requiring outreach and dialog with our community and stakeholders.

The port is also home to over 50 industrial tenants that vary from manufacturing to electronics recycling and craft-beer malt distributing. We have added more than 50 acres of ready-to-build industrial property and are set to grow.

Sound interesting Read on.

We seek a professional knowledgeable Mechanic for a regular full-time position. The essential responsibilities forthe Mechanicmay include but are not limited to the following:

• Repair and maintenance of all equipment or vehicles used in the construction maintenance and repair of port buildings roads docks rail lines electrical and water systems.
• Uphold the ports safety commitment in all actions and as a foremost way of thinking.
• Maintain and operate EJ Ward Fuel System.
• Maintain work area appearance and safety.
• Identify and determine parts required for repairs.
• Maintain accurate records of all service repair and other work through CMMS.
• Use Microsoft Word Excel Outlook CMMS and other computer applications (Strong computer skills required).
• Planning and project management for large equipment overhauls.
• Work independently at remote sites from a fully equipped service vehicle.
• Operate lift trucks as needed.
• Exhibit positive and effective interaction with other port associates vendors and customers.
• Actively support the Ports mission and vision and demonstrates values consistently.
• Work effectively as a team player with all Port employees.
• Other duties as assigned.

(The principal duties and responsibilities listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position. Duties and responsibilities are also subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change).

Qualifications:

Education: Associate degree (2 years of college) or high school diploma with ASE certifications orequivalent combination of education skills and experience to competently perform the job.

Experience: Any combination of education experience and training which substantially demonstrates the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

• Proficiency in the use of shop tools required.
• Strong diagnosis skills for electrical hydraulic pneumatic and mechanical systems.
• Ability to use hand-welding or flame-cutting equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes indentations or seams preferred.
• Experience with the use of Lathe drill press saws and other metal fabrication equipment preferred.

• Experience with all Federal Emission Tiers standardshighly preferred.
• Ability to work in non-climate-controlled conditions required.

License/Certification:

• Valid unrestricted drivers license.
• Current CDL license with air brake certification preferred; willingness to acquire CDL Class A if you do not have one.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC Card) upon hire.

Analytical skills: Able to gather relevant data from appropriate sources; identify all relevant factors or restrictions; apply logical reasoning to determine relationship of variables; develop results-oriented conclusions; test assumptions observe results and incorporate revisions or corrections.

Communication Skills: Intermediate level written and verbal communications skills. Must be able to communicate effectively up down and across the entire organization clearly and succinctly in a variety of styles to get messages across that have the desired effect.

Organizational skills: Able to prioritize and organize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints. Must have the capacity to balance both short- and long-term issues effectively and handle many simultaneous and often conflicting and changing priorities.

Problem solving skills: Logically think through and solve problems involving several variables. Remain objective in gathering information and investigating issues.

Computer Skills: Intermediate personal computer skills with emphasis on Microsoft Office suite.

Required Attitudes:

Integrity: Firmly adheres to the mission and corporate values of the Port of handling organization proprietary and confidential information exhibits honesty discretion and sound judgment.

Flexibility: Is open to changing situations and opportunities and is able and willing to exhibit support despite personal reservation. Is available and willing to work required hours to ensure work is delivered on time.

Independence: Is able and willing to take actions and achieve desired results with minimal supervision.

Resiliency: Can rebound quickly from frustrations and unpleasantness; keeps composure and adjusts quickly to changing priorities.

Initiative: Shows willingness and aptitude to use own discretion in finding solutions to problems or presenting options and ideas to enhance current processes or procedures; handles situations promptly.

Respect: Shows respect and value for others exercising courtesy not only with our customers and tenants the community but also among ourselves.

Physical Requirements:

• Physical ability to sit stand and bend for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Talk hear walk push/pull stoop kneel and reach on a frequent to regular basis.
• Repetitive hand motions on a frequent basis including grasping handling typing and use of fingers.
• Ability to read handwritten and typed documents on paper and on computer screens.
• Ability to lift or carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs. and drive on an as-needed basis.
• Work is performed in an office environment and at various outdoor locations where adverse weather conditions uneven ground exposure to moving machinery and moderate to loud noise is common.

The physical and mental requirements described above are representative of the physical and mental capabilities that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this a normal workday frequent and continuous refer to more than a 50% requirement; regular refers up to 50%; and seldom refers to approximately 10%. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

If you are interested in this position please submit your application along with a resume.

If you have any questions or concerns please submit them to

The posting will remain open until March 1 2026

The Port of Vancouver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability or addition to federal law requirements the Port of Vancouver complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

Pay Information:ILWU Local 4; $57.43 per hour