DSHS FTAA Equipment Technician 3

About the position

We're looking for an equipment technician to perform journey level inspections, troubleshoot and diagnose, service, and make minor mechanical repairs on all types of equipment used on the facility grounds and motorized farm equipment. You will work directly for an Equipment Technician Supervisor to analyze needs and draft purchase requisitions for procurement of new and replacement of commercial, industrial, and agency specialized parts and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, and make needed repairs to vehicles over 15,000 GVW, mechanical equipment such as specialty trucks, backhoes, heavy trucks and accessories, snow blowers, loaders, sweepers, oil distributors, catch basin cleaners, and all other state-owned equipment used in facility maintenance and engineering.
• Inspect, diagnose, and make repairs to facility owned equipment and vehicles.
• Operate shop equipment such as grinders, vacuum gauge, voltage and regulator tester, wheel balancer, drill press, wheel pullers, lathes, jacks, air tools and other equipment used in heavy and/or industrial/commercial equipment repair.
• Arrange for demonstration and testing of new industrial commercial equipment to analyze potential for meeting department requirements.
• Issue equipment and keys as needed. Inspect vehicles prior to dispatching and upon returning to the facility.
• Equipment Technician 3 will back up the Equipment Technician Supervisor.

Requirements

• High school graduation or possession of a GED certificate and three years of experience in the performance of preventative maintenance and repairs assisting a journey level mechanic.
• Successful completion of vocational technical training in heavy equipment and/or industrial/commercial equipment repair, including welding may substitute year for year for up to two years of experience.
• One year of experience as a journey-level mechanic maintaining and repairing heavy-duty equipment, or journey-level standing as a heavy equipment and/or industrial/commercial mechanic as demonstrated by completion of a recognized apprenticeship.
• A valid state driver's license is required.
• Two years of experience as a maintenance worker in building and equipment maintenance, construction, and/or repair/work.
• Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL), with endorsement 'N' within the first six months of employment.
• The ability to show patience, tolerance, and respect, especially to those whose needs and behavior are unusual.