Mechanic - Maintenance & Operation
City of Auburn
·Yesterday
- Salary
- $89k – $104k/yr
- Location
- Auburn, WA, WA
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Operations
- Education
- High School
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
Note: All required tools will be provided by the City to complete all job functions and required trainings will be paid by the City. Primary Duties
- Troubleshoots equipment or system failures and assures proper corrective actions are implemented.
- Diagnoses malfunctions on gas and/or diesel engines, heavy and specialized equipment, pumps, generators, and other equipment; makes repairs by adjusting or replacing parts such as tires, belts, axles, hydraulic cylinders, carburetor, electrical wiring, starters, etc.
- Performs tune-ups, oil changes, and emission control repairs; adjusts brakes; lubricates vehicles; performs electronic tune-ups.
- Observes, compares, and monitors objects and data to determine compliance with prescribed operating or safety standards.
- Makes emergency repairs in the field or in the shop on equipment such as backhoes, graders, automobiles, dump trucks, pumps, and generators.
- Compiles and maintains permanent records using both computerized and manual systems.
- Works effectively under pressure and with frequent interruptions.
- Works courteously and effectively with public officials, citizens, contractors, vendors, supervisor, and other employees, both in person and over the telephone; assists them with a wide variety of information pertaining to City and department.
- High school diploma, or equivalent, supplemented by automotive repair courses at the vocational school level AND two years related work experience
- a combination of education and experience which would provide the applicant with the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job.
- Possesses and retains valid state driver's license without impending loss at time of appointment.
- Valid Washington State Commercial Driver's License or must obtain one within twelve months as a condition of employment which is paid by the City.
- Valid and current ASE certification in the following areas: Suspension and Steering, Brakes, Electrical/Electronic Systems, Heating and Air Conditioning, and Engine Performance OR must obtain within twelve months, or whenever the next test is scheduled, whichever is later (and keep current thereafter), as a condition of employment.
This position will be required to be fingerprinted and complete the CJIS (Criminal Justice Information Services) Security Certification Test to be allowed to view sensitive information and have unescorted access while at the Police Department (per Washington State Patrol ACCESS unit).
- 9/80 work schedules, allowing work-life balance
- Competitive salary with scheduled step increases on an annual basis
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans with employee premiums paid by the City
- Employer contributions to the State Retirement System pension plans
- 12 days of paid vacation per year
- 11 paid Holidays per year
- Front-loaded WA Paid Sick Leave with additional sick leave accruals each pay period
- 2 paid floating holidays of your choice per year
- VEBA (tax-free health savings account)
- Optional Flexible Spending benefit plan
- Deferred Compensation plan options
- Employee Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- and more!
https://www.auburnwa.gov/city_hall/employment_human_resources/benefits
About the City of Auburn
The City of Auburn was incorporated in 1891 and has since bloomed into a perfect place to live, visit, explore, and play. With over 29.8 square miles of land, two rivers, and two counties, Auburn is home to over 80,000 residents, and hundreds of businesses - ranging from manufacturing to retail.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
Team Auburn values diverse perspectives and life experiences and welcomes applications from people who will help us consistently demonstrate the values of equity, respect, and partnership. The department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including Black, Indigenous, and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and veterans. Individuals interested in joining our team must be committed to racial, social, and economic equality for ALL people in our community.
The City of Auburn is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay, or other forms of compensation.
To learn more about the Inclusive Auburn initiative, please visit:
https://www.auburnwa.gov/city_hall/mayor/inclusive_auburn
READY TO APPLY?
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, or would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement or [email protected].
Selection procedure:
The City of Auburn is dedicated to building an inclusive, informed city, with opportunities for all. In alignment with that goal, the City has adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, including names, addresses, and other similar information. This eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the initial screening of applications. For that reason, hiring managers will not be viewing any attachments to your application, including a cover letter or resume, during the initial screening.
Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application, and thoroughly answer the supplemental questions prior to the submission deadline! You must meet the minimum qualifications to move forward in the screening process.
Communication from the City of Auburn:
We primarily communicate via email during the recruitment process. Emails from auburnwa.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk email folders.
Contact information:
If you have any questions, please contact Stacey Fullwiler, HR Coordinator, by email at sfullwiler@auburnwa.gov, or by phone at 253-288-3130.
Skills
Compliance