Heavy Duty Mechanic

Summary

King County Fleet Services Division is looking for Heavy‑Duty Equipment Mechanic
. The Heavy‑Duty Equipment Mechanic will perform work on a variety of mechanical, electrical, electronic, powertrain, and hydraulic systems for vehicles, on and off‑road construction equipment, and portable and stationary equipment that supports getting work done throughout King County.

The Fleet Services Division manages King County’s portfolio of vehicles and equipment. The team performs acquisition, maintenance, repair, replacement, and disposal of approximately 3,000 fleet assets for the County’s services associated with the Sheriff’s Office, Public Health, Roads, Parks, Wastewater, Water and Land Resources, and other agencies. The division manages two maintenance shops which include robust storerooms of automotive parts, materials, and construction supplies as well as several technicians working in the field to support remote customer sites.

In addition, the Fleet Division is responsible for the disposition of the county’s personal property assets, which includes a surplus warehouse in Georgetown. Disposal methods can include re‑use within the county, donation to verified and approved non‑profits, and sales through online portals or sealed/negotiated bids.

The mission of the Fleet Services Team is providing exceptional customer service in the delivery of equitable, sustainable, and dependable fleet solutions. To learn more about Fleet, please visit our website at:
Fleet Services Division - King County, Washington.

• Diagnose and repair all types of gas, diesel, and hybrid powered equipment, including, but not limited to, automobiles, heavy/light trucks, tractors, backhoes, street sweepers, wheel loaders, various off‑road equipment, and trailers.
• Troubleshoot and repair emergency response vehicle radios, light bars, and security device systems.
• Perform gas and electric welding and fabrication on mobile and stationary equipment.
• Operate mechanical and electronic testing equipment to troubleshoot and repair systems.
• Maintain service, maintenance, and repair records.
• Modify and fabricate stock equipment to meet County needs.
• Repair and maintain shop tools and machinery.
• Provide technical assistance, direction, and advice to other workers, and give guidance on complex mechanical repair projects.
• Interpret equipment repair manuals, electric and hydraulic schematics and illustrated parts diagrams.
• Safely perform repairs in the field during inclement weather.

• Demonstrate journey‑level proficiency to work with industrial and heavy‑duty equipment, hydraulic, powertrain, diesel and gasoline fuel, accessory and cooling systems.
• Have knowledge of industrial and heavy equipment shop safety rules, procedures, and equipment. Understand technical terms used in light and heavy equipment repairs.
• Are skilled in the use of electrical, electronic, hydraulic and mechanical test equipment and devices.
• Are skilled in troubleshooting and repairing gas, diesel and hybrid engines and transmissions, hydraulic and electrical systems, diesel fuel and engine management systems, and radio, light bar, and security device systems.
• Understand how to use diagnostic tools online or paper maintenance, repair and parts manuals to assist in maintenance and repair.
• Are able to safely operate vehicles and equipment with onboard systems to test and troubleshoot for proper operation of integral or installed systems before and after maintenance.
• Work independently and in a team environment. Are comfortable providing coaching, mentorship, and oversight to apprentices to perform technical tasks.
• Can troubleshoot and repair hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, electrical systems, chassis and power‑train systems.
• Can navigate office productivity software and operate and perform research on a computer. (The County uses Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

• Possess and maintain a valid Washington State Driver License and Commercial Driver's License (CDL):
  Able to obtain and maintain a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Class N…