Journey Mechanic
$31,200–$31,200 year
On-siteEverett, Washington, United States
Job Summary
Diagnose, maintain, and repair heavy-duty diesel coaches and support vehicles, including inspecting mechanical defects, operating diagnostic equipment, and overhauling engines, transmissions, and hydraulic systems. Perform wheel alignments, brake repairs, and auxiliary system maintenance while documenting work, materials, and time spent. Operate hydraulic lifts, hoists, jacks, and cranes in a shop environment, adhering to safety procedures and DOT regulations. Work a 40-hour week across day, swing, and graveyard shifts with two consecutive days off, subject to seniority-based scheduling and shift differentials.
Required Qualifications
- 4 years experience in mechanical repair on diesel and/or gasoline powered equipment, including electrical, gas engines, diesel engines, air systems, suspensions and air and hydraulic brakes
- Two years experience and completion of a 2-year vocational or community college diesel mechanics program
- Applicants may certify this requirement through successful completion of an Apprenticeship Program that incorporates this level of education and experience
- Must possess a valid Washington State driver's license by date of hire and have a good driving record
- Must possess a CDL license that has a passenger endorsement and air brake restriction removed within 90 days of hire
- Willingness and ability to work any shift assigned to meet the needs of the agency, including grave, weekends, & holidays
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Following written and verbal instructions and complying with safety procedures and requirements
- Must pass a pre-employment physical examination and drug screen
- Qualification to enter this position requires knowledge of: Hazards and safety precautions followed in heavy equipment repair shops
- Qualification to enter this position requires skill in: The use of jacks, wrenches, grease guns, hydraulic hoists, cleaning materials, precision tools and equipment used in the service and repair of heavy equipment and other tools of the trade
- Repair and maintenance of electrical, hydraulic, gas engine, diesel engine, transmission rebuild and air systems
- Qualification to enter this position requires the following abilities to: Locate and correct minor and major defects in gasoline and/or diesel powered equipment
- Use diagnostic meters for troubleshooting computerized components
- Understand and carry out oral and written instructions and to read and understand electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
- These instructions and materials are in English
Desired Qualifications
- Preferred ASE certifications that relate to this work are: Transit Bus Certification Tests (H1 - H8)
- Electronic Diesel Engine Diagnosis Specialist Certification Test (L2)
- School Bus Certification Tests (S1 - S7)
- Medium-Heavy Truck Certification Tests (T1 - T8)
- Current WA State CDL holder with passenger endorsement and airbrake restriction removed
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