Equipment Technician

Why its a great opportunity:In this role as an experienced Equipment Technician you will be supporting Pierce Countys vital infrastructure efforts performing a full range of maintenance and repair rebuilds and preventative maintenance functions on diesel gas and EV powered vehicles equipment trailers generators and more. Your knowledge in diagnostic software and hardware will create an efficient and exacting diagnostic assessment. You will be part of a passionate team that strives to deliver timely reliable and consistent customer service. With the best and most advanced tools in the industry most services are provided in house to include welding fabrication and modification.

Why its a great department:PPW stewards a healthy and vibrant community by collaboratively planning and investing in our people infrastructure systems and policies. PPWs team has more than 800 members that collaborate innovate and inspire in performing essential services to the community. The department is 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 Workshere.

How to be successful in the role:Your success will come being a well disciplined self starter dedicated to the position. Your skill and 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 wil. 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. Reflecting Pierce Countys values being dependable with a strong work ethic and being able to communicate well with the team will ensure your success.

Your future in this role:You will have access to professional development through 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 while directly impacting the communities in Pierce County.

Core daily responsibilities:

• Perform progressive preventative maintenance on gas and diesel powered vehicles trailers and associated equipment.
• Perform full range of maintenance and repair functions on gas and diesel powered vehicles trailers and associated equipment.
• Inspect determine needed repairs and repair pickup trucks dump trucks road construction equipment and related county owned vehicles and trailers.
• Repair automobiles buses trucks and other road construction equipment. Examine vehicles and discuss with operators the nature and extent of damage or malfunction. Plan work procedures using charts technical manuals and experience.
• May operate a specially equipped mechanics truck out of a central shop area or satellite shop and make standard mechanical repairs and adjustments or improvise emergency repairs including welding 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.

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

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 a valid Washington State Drivers License.
• Possession of or ability to obtain within six months a valid Washington State Commercial Drivers License Class A (Planning and Public Works Department only).
• 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.

To be considered for this opportunity please:

• Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting APPLY above or go to: you have a question about this opportunity please email the Recruitment Team at 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 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 Countys 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.

Pierce County is committed to fostering a Welcoming Workplace where employees are supported respected and able to thrive. We believe a strong public workforce is representative of the community it serves and that fair and just access to opportunity strengthens public service.

Guided by the County Executives Forward Together mission Pierce County works to build communities that are safe welcoming and connected. This same commitment shapes how we recruit develop and retain our employees. County employees make a direct and visible impact in the lives of residents every day and we invite you to join us in helping keep Pierce County a place people are proud to call home.

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