Equipment Technician

Equipment Technician 3

As the Equipment Technician 3, you perform journey-level inspection, troubleshooting, diagnosis, servicing, and major and minor mechanical repairs on a wide range of equipment used in highway maintenance, heavy and industrial/commercial operations, or motorized farm work. You carry out preventative maintenance, operate shop equipment as part of daily responsibilities, and may order, requisition, and maintain an inventory of parts.

Monthly Salary: $5,271 to $6,107 (Range 50G, Steps G-M). Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increments in accordance with WAC 357-28. The salary reflects the full range for this position, with placement based on experience, education, skills, and abilities.

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid sick and vacation leave, paid holidays, medical, dental, life and disability insurance for employees and dependents, retirement plans, deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts, training and development, and employee tuition waiver.

• High school graduation or GED certificate and three years of experience in preventative maintenance and repairs assisting a journey level mechanic. Vocational technical training in heavy equipment and/or industrial/commercial equipment repair, including welding, may substitute for up to two years of experience. One year as a journey-level mechanic maintaining heavy-duty equipment, or journey-level standing in a recognized apprenticeship or labor union, may also substitute.
• Valid driver's license required; must meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.
• Authorized Emission Specialist certification, or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning certification, or ability to obtain within six months of hire.

• Front-end alignment experience using modern alignment machines.
• Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Oxygen/acetylene and Arc and/or wire feed welding experience.
• Three years experience as a heavy equipment mechanic.

Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities. WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. In compliance with federal and state laws, including Title IX, ADA/Section 504, WSU does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, sensory disability, use of a trained service animal, age, religion, creed, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or immigration or citizenship status.