Equipment Technician - Fleet Temporary hire

Why It's a Great Opportunity

As an Extra Hire Equipment Technician, you will be performing a full range of maintenance and repair functions on gas and EV powered vehicles. You will be part of a passionate team that strives to deliver timely, reliable, and consistent customer service. You can count on Pierce County to provide PPE, all tools, and a safe place to work.

Why It's a Great Department

The Finance & Enterprise Services Department delivers enterprise-wide services that support every County department and many external partners, ensuring Pierce County operates effectively, efficiently, and with strong public stewardship. Finance & Enterprise Services staff provide a broad portfolio of high-impact, countywide services, including budgeting and performance management, fiscal services, procurement and contracting, information technology, general services, fleet services, and risk management. Employees have the opportunity to work on strategic, enterprise-level initiatives, collaborate across departments, provide the operational and technical backbone which ensures the smooth delivery of services across the organization, and deliver critical analysis and decision support that informs leadership and shapes County priorities. The Finance & Enterprise Services Department is focused on creating a culture where employees can help improve service delivery to make a meaningful impact on County operations and the community. The Department leads with safety, empowerment, and collaboration to create an environment where every person can contribute, challenge ideas, and continuously improve.

How to Be Successful in the Role

We are looking for people who show up on time, care about the quality of the work you do, like to learn, and grow their skills, love a challenge, and have great attention to detail in everything you do. This is a physical job so it takes strength and commitment to be successful.

Your Future in This Role

You will have access to professional development through robust online learning and other training opportunities throughout your career to ensure your success. This position has multiple career growth and promotional opportunities in Pierce County to build on a great career while directly impacting the communities in Pierce County.

Core Daily Responsibilities

• Perform progressive preventative maintenance on gas and diesel powered vehicles, trailers, and associated equipment.
• Perform full range of maintenance and repair functions on gas and diesel powered vehicles, trailers, and associated equipment.
• May repair light duty transmissions, rear end assemblies, electrical units, brake systems, fuel and other mechanical systems.
• Work may include tune-ups, relining and adjusting brakes; engine, transmission, and differential replacement and repair, and electrical component replacement and repair.
• Repair gas and diesel engines, transmission, fuel, electrical and hydraulic systems and components.
• Perform equipment technician duties in the central shop area.

Minimum Qualifications

• Certification as Master Technician from Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), OR
• Full journey level status in Automotive Machinists' Union, OR
• Four years of work experience as a full-time assistant to a journey level mechanic.

A resume and cover letter are required for this position. A valid driver's license is required. As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.

How To Apply

Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or visiting www.piercecountywa.gov/jobs.

Schedule

This position will have inconsistent work hours and will be called in as needed on short notice and/or only work 3-6 hours a day.