Equipment Mechanic at Asotin County — Washington, USA | Base Career

Performs skilled mechanical repair work on equipment; and other related work.

This is skilled mechanical repair work performing a wide variety of duties associated with the maintenance of diesel, gasoline, hydraulic and electrical systems on cars, pickups, trucks, tractors, graders, bulldozers, backhoes, and other County equipment.

Employees are required to have a considerable command of equipment systems and parts and are expected to independently inspect, diagnose, and repair mechanical problems using electrical and mechanical testing equipment, hand tools, and a variety of power tools.

Employees of this class will have a considerable amount of contact with the operators of the equipment to determine the nature and extent of mechanical problems to be repaired.

Employees of this class are responsible for all mechanical repairs on assigned equipment.

Work is normally performed at the County Shop, however, employees of this class may be required to work in adverse weather conditions to repair equipment unable to return to the shop for service.

In addition, work may, at times require the repair of equipment at the County Landfill site, requiring exposure to an unfavorable, odorous environment.

Supervision is not a normal responsibility of positions in this class.

Employees may, however, at times, direct the work of other County Personnel assigned to assist in the shop.

Work is performed under the immediate supervision of the Shop Foreman who reviews work by the quality and timeliness of repairs and by the performance of equipment serviced.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES : (including but not limited to)

Determines the extent of mechanical problems and replaces or rebuilds equipment based upon cost and quality of equipment operation considerations.

Knowledge of the standard methods, materials, tools, equipment, and technology of the automobile and diesel mechanic trade.
Knowledge of mechanic principles.
Knowledge of the functioning of internal combustion engines.
Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the mechanical trade.

Ability to locate, diagnose, and repair most mechanical malfunctions in gas and diesel powered vehicles and equipment.
Ability to weld, fabricate and modify equipment.
Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions and to interpret plans and sketches.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to use and care for the tools, equipment and materials of the mechanic trade.
Proficient in Microsoft Office products and able to learn fleet management computer system

Four (4) years of mechanical work experience in the repair of gas and diesel, automotive, truck and road construction, maintenance vehicles and equipment.

Possession of a valid Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License is preferred.

Substituting, on a month for month basis, any combination of experience, education and training which would provide the level of knowledge and ability required.

Possession of, or ability to obtain Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification to repair brakes for automotive (cars and pickups). (Mandatory, one year from date of starting employment with Asotin County).

Possession of, or ability to obtain ASE Certification to repair steering and suspension systems in automotive (cars and Pickups). (Mandatory, one year from date of starting employment with Asotin County).

Possession of, or ability to obtain ASE Certification to repair brakes in light and heavy duty trucks. (Mandatory, one year from date of starting employment with Asotin County).

Possession of, or the ability to obtain ASE Certification to repair steering and suspension systems in light and heavy duty trucks. (Mandatory, one year from date of starting employment with Asotin County).

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