Heavy Equipment / Diesel Mechanic
Quincy-Columbia Basin Irrigation District · Royal City, WA · 3 wk ago
ManagementFull-time
Duties & Responsibilities
- Repair and/or overhaul gas and diesel engines
- Repair and/or overhaul standard and automatic transmissions
- Perform diversified electrical work on all District vehicles and equipment
- General troubleshooting
- Perform routine maintenance on District vehicles and/or light equipment as necessary
- Road test vehicles and equipment
- Maintain proper maintenance records
- Maintain attendance
- Perform related duties and responsibilities as required
Education/Licenses/Certifications
- High School diploma, GED or comparable education required
- Formal heavy equipment / diesel mechanical training preferred
- Possess and maintain Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) with Tanker endorsement, or ability to obtain within 270 calendar days of employment; must maintain an insurable driving record
Experience
- In lieu of formal training, five (5) years heavy equipment / diesel mechanical repair work required
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Knowledge of electronic diagnostic equipment, hydraulic systems, electric, gas, and diesel engines required
- Troubleshooting ability and knowledge of domestic vehicle repairs required
- Basic knowledge of electricity required
- Experience with automatic and standard transmission repair required
- Experience with painting and body work desired
- Fabricating and welding experience desired
- Self-motivated; ability to start and complete projects and tasks with minimal supervision
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Effective English oral and written communication skills
- Basic computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office