Heavy Equipment Mechanic 2

Heavy Equipment Mechanic will 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

• Perform preventative maintenance, inspection, and major and minor repairs on all WSDOT equipment
• Troubleshoot, overhaul, and repair gas and diesel engines, transmissions, electrical & electronic systems, brakes, hydraulic systems, suspensions, steering and fuel 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 the following: welders, drill press, grinder, shop 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 the shop safe, clean, and orderly

• Technical Expertise in Equipment Maintenance and Repair
• Licensing and Safety Compliance
• Technology and Information Management
• Communication and Collaboration
• Physical and Work Environment Readiness
• Education
• Preferred Qualifications

• 12 paid holidays
• 25 paid vacation days per year
• Tuition Assistance
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid leave
• State retirement programs
• Healthcare options
• Employee assistance program

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal organization with a global reputation for excellence