Heavy Equipment Mechanic
This listing closes on 8/22/2025 at 4:30 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana.
Employer
Spokane County
Salary
$55,702.44 - $77,584.07 Annually
Location
WA 99260, WA
Job Type
Regular
Job Number
25-00156
Department
Public Works
Opening Date
08/11/2025
Closing Date
8/22/2025 at 4:30 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana
FLSA
Non-Exempt
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
Job Summary
This recruitment will be used to fill up to two (2) positions working 40 hours per week.
This position performs journey level mechanical repair work on light trucks, cars and heavy equipment. Repairs and replaces tires and performs front end and brake repair work on vehicles and specialty equipment. This classification is responsible for the duties necessary to manage the Motor Pool and Seasonal ER&R vehicle usage programs. The position allocated to this class performs duties related to the diagnosis, repair and overhaul of major mechanical systems for gasoline and diesel operated light trucks and cars, heavy equipment and a wide range of specialty equipment.
TOTAL COMPENSATION: $71,299 - $99,307 annually. Total compensation is an estimate based upon base compensation, median retirement fund contributions, and current employer-paid health and related benefit contribution rates (including medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability, and leave). The actual total will vary depending upon each employee's enrollment choices.
Examples of Duties
Inspects, diagnoses, and repairs equipment and machinery using a variety of tools including: scan tools, multi-meters, and emission test equipment.
Inspects, diagnoses and repairs gasoline and diesel-powered equipment.
Inspects, diagnoses, and repairs equipment and heavy-duty road machinery; prepares orders lists; records materials used and time spent.
Makes parts order lists, records materials used, time spent, and repairs made.
Repairs suspension, differentials, transmission, engine, and other mechanical systems for the County's rolling stock of cars, trucks and heavy equipment.
Overhauls engines, drive trains, transmissions, brakes, air conditioning, diesel fueled road machinery and other systems.
Repairs hydraulic and electrical systems.
Diagnoses malfunctions in vehicles' electrical systems and performs required repairs.
Performs metal and/or fiberglass body damage repairs to vehicles, machinery and equipment.
Operates tow trucks and forklifts.
Performs oxyacetylene welding as needed.
Maintains, repairs and replaces tires and wheels, aligns front ends and performs front end repair work.
Monitors and accounts for the seasonal vehicle and the daily rental vehicle usage.
Performs the end of the month billing for daily and/or seasonal Motor Pool usage.
Maintains vehicle and stock control inventory for Motor Pool operations.
Maintains daily usage of ER&R leased vehicles.
Performs daily distribution of Motor Pool vehicles and distribution of seasonal vehicles.
Maintains, cleans, services, renovates, and fuels vehicles and ensures that vehicles are operational.
Monitors leased vehicle prevention maintenance schedules.
Keeps shop and work station clean and tidy.
Performs basic building maintenance.
Performs other related duties as required/assigned.
Minimum Requirements
High School diploma or GED equivalent.
Three (3) years working at a journeyman level in a commercial fleet maintenance and tire repair occupation -or- completion of a recognized mechanical apprentice program or an equivalent training program and two (2) years of journey level work experience on gasoline and diesel trucks, cars and equipment.
Possession of a valid Class A CDL driver's license with tanker endorsement preferred or must be obtained within twelve (12) months of hire.
Selection Factors
Knowledge and skill in performing mechanical maintenance and repairs on gasoline operated light trucks, cars, and equipment.
Knowledge and skill in performing mechanical maintenance and repairs on gas and diesel heavy duty road machinery and equipment.
Knowledge of the proper use and care of specialized mechanical repair tools and equipment and the associated professional occupational hazards.
Skilled in communicating effectively both orally and in writing, sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.
Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers, the general public and County departments.
Skilled in performing and operating basic computer applications including Windows based programs and e-mail.
Ability to correctly diagnose problems in gas and diesel equipment and machinery; and safely, skillfully and successfully perform repair work on such machinery and equipment.
Ability to operate equipment and vehicles in a safe and responsible manner.
Ability to perform heavy lifting and prolonged physical labor.
Ability to read and interpret repair manuals, and drawings and sketches of mechanical and electrical systems.
Ability to gas weld and braze with various equipment.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
Ability to work intricately with other employees.
Ability to handle routine basic accounting procedures and functions quickly and accurately.
Employer
Spokane County
Address
824 N Adams
Spokane, Washington, 99260
Phone
...
This listing closes on 8/22/2025 at 4:30 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana.
Employer
Spokane County
Salary
$55,702.44 - $77,584.07 Annually
Location
WA 99260, WA
Job Type
Regular
Job Number
25-00156
Department
Public Works
Opening Date
08/11/2025
Closing Date
8/22/2025 at 4:30 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana
FLSA
Non-Exempt
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
Job Summary
This recruitment will be used to fill up to two (2) positions working 40 hours per week.
This position performs journey level mechanical repair work on light trucks, cars and heavy equipment. Repairs and replaces tires and performs front end and brake repair work on vehicles and specialty equipment. This classification is responsible for the duties necessary to manage the Motor Pool and Seasonal ER&R vehicle usage programs. The position allocated to this class performs duties related to the diagnosis, repair and overhaul of major mechanical systems for gasoline and diesel operated light trucks and cars, heavy equipment and a wide range of specialty equipment.
TOTAL COMPENSATION: $71,299 - $99,307 annually. Total compensation is an estimate based upon base compensation, median retirement fund contributions, and current employer-paid health and related benefit contribution rates (including medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability, and leave). The actual total will vary depending upon each employee's enrollment choices.
Examples of Duties
Inspects, diagnoses, and repairs equipment and machinery using a variety of tools including: scan tools, multi-meters, and emission test equipment.
Inspects, diagnoses and repairs gasoline and diesel-powered equipment.
Inspects, diagnoses, and repairs equipment and heavy-duty road machinery; prepares orders lists; records materials used and time spent.
Makes parts order lists, records materials used, time spent, and repairs made.
Repairs suspension, differentials, transmission, engine, and other mechanical systems for the County's rolling stock of cars, trucks and heavy equipment.
Overhauls engines, drive trains, transmissions, brakes, air conditioning, diesel fueled road machinery and other systems.
Repairs hydraulic and electrical systems.
Diagnoses malfunctions in vehicles' electrical systems and performs required repairs.
Performs metal and/or fiberglass body damage repairs to vehicles, machinery and equipment.
Operates tow trucks and forklifts.
Performs oxyacetylene welding as needed.
Maintains, repairs and replaces tires and wheels, aligns front ends and performs front end repair work.
Monitors and accounts for the seasonal vehicle and the daily rental vehicle usage.
Performs the end of the month billing for daily and/or seasonal Motor Pool usage.
Maintains vehicle and stock control inventory for Motor Pool operations.
Maintains daily usage of ER&R leased vehicles.
Performs daily distribution of Motor Pool vehicles and distribution of seasonal vehicles.
Maintains, cleans, services, renovates, and fuels vehicles and ensures that vehicles are operational.
Monitors leased vehicle prevention maintenance schedules.
Keeps shop and work station clean and tidy.
Performs basic building maintenance.
Performs other related duties as required/assigned.
Minimum Requirements
High School diploma or GED equivalent.
Three (3) years working at a journeyman level in a commercial fleet maintenance and tire repair occupation -or- completion of a recognized mechanical apprentice program or an equivalent training program and two (2) years of journey level work experience on gasoline and diesel trucks, cars and equipment.
Possession of a valid Class A CDL driver's license with tanker endorsement preferred or must be obtained within twelve (12) months of hire.
Selection Factors
Knowledge and skill in performing mechanical maintenance and repairs on gasoline operated light trucks, cars, and equipment.
Knowledge and skill in performing mechanical maintenance and repairs on gas and diesel heavy duty road machinery and equipment.
Knowledge of the proper use and care of specialized mechanical repair tools and equipment and the associated professional occupational hazards.
Skilled in communicating effectively both orally and in writing, sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.
Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers, the general public and County departments.
Skilled in performing and operating basic computer applications including Windows based programs and e-mail.
Ability to correctly diagnose problems in gas and diesel equipment and machinery; and safely, skillfully and successfully perform repair work on such machinery and equipment.
Ability to operate equipment and vehicles in a safe and responsible manner.
Ability to perform heavy lifting and prolonged physical labor.
Ability to read and interpret repair manuals, and drawings and sketches of mechanical and electrical systems.
Ability to gas weld and braze with various equipment.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
Ability to work intricately with other employees.
Ability to handle routine basic accounting procedures and functions quickly and accurately.
Employer
Spokane County
Address
824 N Adams
Spokane, Washington, 99260
Phone
...
Job ID: 489097553
Originally Posted on: 8/12/2025
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