DSHS FTAA Equipment Technician 3

We're looking for an equipment technician to perform journey level inspections, troubleshoot and diagnoses, service, and make minor mechanical repairs on all types of equipment used on the facility grounds, vehicles, buses, tractor-trailers and large & small street sweeper equipment.

• Inspect, diagnose, and make needed repairs to vehicles over 15,000 GVW
• Inspect, diagnose, and make repairs to facility owned equipment and vehicles
• Operate shop equipment
• Arrange for demonstration and testing of new industrial commercial equipment
• Issue equipment and keys as needed
• Inspect vehicles prior to dispatching and upon returning to the facility

• High school graduation or possession of a GED certificate
• Three years of experience in the performance of preventative maintenance and repairs assisting a journey level mechanic
• Successful completion of vocational technical training in heavy equipment and/or industrial/commercial equipment repair
• One year of experience as a journey-level mechanic maintaining and repairing heavy-duty equipment
• Journey-level standing as a heavy equipment and/or industrial/commercial mechanic
• Valid state driver's license

• Orca Card for transportation needs
• Opportunity for additional 5% premium pay
• Paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year
• Sick leave
• Vacation (Annual Leave)
• Medical flexible spending account
• Basic life and long-term disability insurance
• Dependent care assistance
• Auto, boat, home, and renter insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement and Deferred Compensation
• Social Security
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Holidays

The Department of Social and Health Services is committed to creating greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.