Mechanic III, Vehicle Maintenance
Listed on 2026-06-02
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Automotive Mechanic
Position Title
Vehicle Mechanic III
Business Unit or DepartmentVehicle Maintenance
Position Reports toFleet Supervisor
LocationCrystal Mountain, WA
Wage Range$36.00 - $40.00 / hour DOE & Certification
Position SummaryResponsible to inspect vehicles and equipment for safe and dependable operation. Works on intermediate/advanced level aspects of the maintenance and repairs of company vehicles with little supervision.
Essential Duties- Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and engine defects in buses and other automotive and heavy equipment, including diesel engines.
- Diagnose troubleshooting and repair engine codes under the OBD-II system.
- Prep vehicles for service to include cleaning and washing off vehicles/equipment.
- Ensure proper operation of engines, tools, and equipment by checking for worn parts and completing preventive maintenance according to manufacturers' maintenance manuals.
- Change oil filters, install anti-freeze, and snow chains, repair tires, adjust brakes, lubricate chassis, wheel bearings and other assemblies as required. Perform the required preventive maintenance and regular safety/annual inspections.
- Perform routine maintenance checks on all vehicles and equipment including snow removal machines, heavy equipment, buses, trucks, vans, snowmobiles, and other company vehicles.
- Maintain equipment, parts and supplies inventory and conserve resources by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipate equipment, parts, and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
- Mend damaged body parts.
- Maintain logs and work sheets of inspection and maintenance performed on all equipment.
- Minor snow removal around the shop and off equipment.
- Perform metal fabrication as in cutting and welding.
- Locate sources of problems by observing, listening to, and checking mechanical devices in operation. Remove defective parts by dismantling devices, examining, and diagnosing the cause of failure and correcting the condition.
- May operate a variety of equipment and power tools while adhering to all safety regulations and company policies with this equipment.
- Minimum age of 18
- Valid Driver’s License (CDL class B with airbrake preferred)
- Ability to Ski/Snowboard (not required)
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of 3 years automobile or equipment maintenance.
- Knowledge of automotive and mechanic problem solving.
- Basic math skills.
- Knowledge of State and Federal DOT regulations.
- Knowledge of the OBD-II system.
- General knowledge of diagnosis and repair of hydraulic systems.
- Airbrake certification preferred but not required.
- Knowledge of airbrake systems.
The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. Must be capable of frequent wrist, elbow and should twisting and pulling movements. Must be capable of walking or standing 70% or more of a normal 8-hour work shift. Must be capable of occasionally lifting and pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs., and frequently lifting, pushing, or pulling, and carrying up to 40lbs.
Must be capable of climbing movements, walking on uneven terrain, and walking on snow and ice, and operating snow vehicles. Must be able to bend, kneel, reach, and crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perceptions and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, see, hear, and smell.
Conditions
- Indoor / Outdoor:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will occasionally be exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and in precarious places. - Hazardous Materials / Noise:
Employee will often be in contact with hazardous substances. They will be occasionally exposed to extreme hot/cold and wet conditions, noise, fumes or airborne particles, and the risk of electric shock. The noise level in the workplace is usually loud. Equipment Used in Job:
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