NEOGOV · 5 months ago
Automotive/Marine/Trucks--Mechanic
Lynnwood, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$37.05/hr - $54.67/hr
3+ years expThe City of Lynnwood Public Works department is seeking a Mechanic to join their Fleet Division. This role involves diagnosing and repairing a variety of automotive and heavy-duty equipment, including fire trucks, police cars, and construction machinery, while also maintaining preventative maintenance schedules.
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Responsibilities
Troubleshoot and determine defects and repairs needed on heavy and light duty equipment
Use lifts, specialty tools, and various automotive and heavy duty diagnostic equipment to inspect and evaluate vehicles and equipment
Perform tune-up work on trucks, motorcycles, and automobiles, with an emphasis on heavy equipment; assist Shop Supervisor in establishing and maintaining preventative maintenance schedules for all equipment
Accomplish scheduled preventative maintenance on all equipment. Set up warranty repairs with vendors
Order parts from vendors and manufacture parts no longer available
Accomplish major repairs on diesel and gasoline engines, transmissions, brakes, gear boxes, motors and pumps, hydraulic systems and electrical systems; maintain diesel and gas powered light and heavy-duty equipment
Initiate and update vehicle maintenance records. Use various tools and equipment common to the trade such as ohm meters, vacuum gauges, tire changers, wheel balancers, lifts, A/C recovery/rechargers, and mig welder
Perform welding repairs and fabrication work on vehicles and heavy equipment
Install, repair, and maintain complex electrical systems
Repair vehicles and equipment in the shop but may be called upon to perform field repairs as necessary. Locate and transport vehicles needing repair or warranty work
Serve as Lead in Shop Supervisor's absence
Maintain regular attendance
Other related duties as assigned
Grade 219 Only: Perform work on fire apparatus as per EVT certification
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of a specific technical nature which may be obtained from a college, technical, business, vocational, or correspondence school
Driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier
Valid Washington CDL class B State Driver's license (class A preferred)
Three (3) years' experience in independent vehicle diagnosis and repair, or an equivalent combination of related education and experience
Ability to use tools and equipment common to the mechanic trade
Ability to evaluate cause of equipment failures in both heavy and automotive equipment
Knowledge of the methods, practices, materials and tools of the automotive mechanic trade
Knowledge of the operating and repair characteristics of a variety of heavy and light duty equipment
Knowledge of air brake systems, hydraulics and electrical systems
Knowledge of welding principles, practices, and techniques
Knowledge of the principals of internal combustion diesel and gas engines
Ability to diagnose and repair defects in a wide variety of maintenance, construction, and fire equipment
Ability to comprehend and research technical information provided by paper manuals and electronic online repair manuals
Ability to maintain certifications by taking classes and testing per ASE, EVT, and others as applicable
Ability to use and understand computer programs as assigned
Physical requirements include lifting and carrying heavy objects, climbing, bending at the waist, kneeling, crouching, turning/twisting, pushing and pulling, reaching overhead and above the shoulders, remain stationary for extended periods of time
Reading written and numerical materials
Communicate and exchange information
Operate equipment and hand tools
Preferred
Employees who obtain and maintain ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) Master Automobile Technician and Master Medium/Heavy Truck Technician certifications will be automatically placed at pay scale 218
The City will designate a finite number of Heavy Equipment Mechanic positions as being Grade 219. Successful candidates for Grade 219 positions must obtain and maintain EVT (Emergence Vehicle Technician) Master Ambulance and Master Fire Apparatus Technician certifications and have 2 years experience working on fire apparatus
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NEOGOV
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