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King County HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC
King County HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC (Multiple positions)
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND PARKS SOLID WASTE DIVISION
Hourly Rate Range: $ 21.35 to $25.81
Job Announcement No.: 07RW6556
Opening Date: 1/17/2007 Closing Date: Open Till Filled
WHO MAY APPLY: This position is open to all qualified candidates. Preference will be given to career service members of the International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers District No. 160, Local 289. This recruitment will be used to create a list of competitive candidates to fill similar vacancies that may occur throughout the year.
WHERE TO APPLY: Required forms and materials must be sent to:
US Mail: King County Solid Waste Division,
Attn: Heavy Duty Mechanic Recruitment
201 South Jackson Street, Suite 701; Seattle WA 98104-3855.
Interoffice mail-stop: KSC-NR-0701.
Email: You may email your application materials to hr.swd@metrokc.gov.
Fax: (206) 296-4473. We are not responsible for incomplete fax transmissions.
Application materials must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Applications not received at the location specified above may not be processed.
FORMS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED: Applicants must submit the following:
(1) King County application form (available at http://www.metrokc.gov/ohrm/jobs/JobApplications.htm) and the
(2) Supplemental Questionnaire at the end of this bulletin.
WORK LOCATION: Cedar Hills Landfill; Maple Valley, Washington.
WORK SCHEDULE: This is a full time, overtime eligible position. Incumbent will work 40-hours a week and may be required to work an alternate work schedule.
EMPLOYEE PAY AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES: Qualified applicants who are selected for this position may qualify for the following in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement:
· Commercial Drivers License (CDL) training reimbursement
· Valid ASE certificate premium pay up to 5%
· Annual Tool Allowance
· Elevated starting pay and accelerated pay scale movement
· Elevated starting pay for employees who have successfully completed a State Apprenticeship Program
JOB DESCRIPTION: Perform journey level mechanical work on gasoline and diesel powered vehicles, heavy equipment and other mechanical related equipment and components.
PRIMARY JOB DUTIES:
· Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair and maintain a variety of diesel engines, such as Cummins and CAT, and gas engines in small trucks and cars.
· Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair and maintain drive train components, electrical systems, hydraulic systems, hydraulic and air brakes, suspension systems and a variety of clutches on trucks and related equipment.
· Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair and maintain hydraulic systems, undercarriages, tracks, sprockets, cutting edges, rollers, cooling systems and all power train components on heavy construction equipment.
· Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair and maintain Caterpillar electronics; use a computerized scan program.
· Troubleshoot and test WABCO ABS brake systems.
· Perform scheduled preventative maintenance.
· Modify stock equipment to meet County needs as directed.
· Coordinate repairs and maintenance with other workers.
· Provide technical assistance, direction and advice on complex or unusual projects.
· Document maintenance, repairs and problems on work orders. May prepare repair work orders. Use a Windows based computer program for tracking all work performed and retrieving information about work to be performed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
· At least four years of full-time mechanical work experience repairing heavy-duty trucks and/or construction equipment that demonstrates the ability to perform the primary duties of the job
· Vocational certificate in repair of heavy duty automotive or diesel equipment, or journey level status
· Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
· Skill in dealing tactfully and courteously with co-workers and customers
· Ability to follow and provide written and oral instructions
· Ability to use a computer to input and retrieve information
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
· ASE certificate in heavy duty automotive
NECESSARY REQUIREMENT:
· Valid Washington State Driver’s License
· Valid Washington State Class B commercial driver’s license or successfully obtain CDL within 6-months of employment
· Two-year background check
Applicants for this position, defined as safety sensitive, will be required to undergo drug testing prior to employment and, subsequent to commencement of employment, will be subject to random, post accident, reasonable suspicion, return to duty and follow up testing.
The selected candidate will be required to pass a physical examination and an offer of employment will be contingent upon verification of a valid Washington State Driver's License.
UNION MEMBERSHIP: This classification is represented by Local 289 of International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers.
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HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC Supplemental Questionnaire
07RW6556
Type or print your name:
Please copy and paste the entire questionnaire in a word processing document. Place your responses to items (1) through (5) below the question. Use additional sheets if necessary and be sure to add your name on each sheet. The information you provide will help determine your eligibility for further consideration.
1. This position requires completion of a two-year vocational or community college auto mechanics program or an on-the-job mechanic apprenticeship program, or journey level status and four years full-time mechanical work experience in repairing heavy duty trucks and/or construction equipment. Indicate how you meet this requirement by providing (a) the name and location (city and state) of, schools, college, or employer where you acquired this training and (b) the month and year your training or apprenticeship was completed.
2. List the kinds of vehicles (a) automobiles/light trucks and (b) heavy vehicles (over 12,000 lbs. gross weight) you have repaired and specify their brand names and gross weights.
3. Briefly describe your experience with the following automotive specialties: (a) brakes, (b) suspension, (c) electrical systems, (d) preventive maintenance, and (e) and other specialties you may consider relevant.
4.Indicate your experience with the following items by writing the number of years (or months) of experience. If using months, write (mo.) after the number (e.g., 8 mo.). PLEASE NOTE: this should be in the form of a grid (this job listing does not allow that to show). Please visit http://www.metrokc.gov/ohrm/jobs/assets/07January/6556.htm to see how it should look.
Troubleshooting; Field Service Repairs; Component Rebuild; Fuel Systems; Electronic Fuel Injection; Electronic
Item
Engine Control/Sensors
Cummins Engine
Other Diesel Engines (Specify)
Gasoline Engines
Heavy Duty Automatic Transmission
Differential & Associated Gear Boxes
5. Include below any comments you wish to make regarding your experience with the items in (4) above.
Posted by Tradeswomen at February 1, 2007 02:31 PM