Heavy Equipment Mechanic | Mt. Vernon & Seattle

Description

About WSDOT
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal agency with a global reputation for excellence. Our dedicated workforce plans, designs, builds, and operates an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the state. In addition to maintaining over 20,000 lane miles of state highway and 4,100 bridges, WSDOT leads an award-winning Active Transportation Plan, manages the world's longest floating bridge, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!

The Opportunity
WSDOT is currently seeking two Heavy Equipment Mechanic 4 positions to support the Northwest Region’s Transportation Equipment Fund (TEF) by ensuring vehicles and equipment are well maintained and available to safely and efficiently serve the public. These positions provides leadership and oversight of regional equipment maintenance operations while supporting informed decisions related to equipment purchasing, outfitting, and resource management. By promoting high standards for quality, safety, and stewardship, this role helps ensure WSDOT crews have the dependable equipment needed to maintain Washington’s transportation system and support safe, reliable travel.

These positions also play an important role in fostering a respectful, inclusive workplace where employees can contribute and succeed.

What to Expect
This recruitment will fill two positions, with opportunities based in Seattle and Mount Vernon.

Work is primarily performed indoors in an office, warehouse, and active heavy equipment repair facility, with occasional outdoor work in inclement weather. The position requires working around uneven surfaces, confined and elevated spaces, heavy and awkward equipment, and performing physical tasks such as bending, twisting, reaching, and maneuvering in tight locations. Employees may be exposed to hazards including loud noise, engine exhaust, metal fabrication activities, hazardous materials, chemicals, and repair shop tools and equipment.

The typical schedule is Monday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with flexible or compressed schedules. Weekend, holiday, nighttime, standby, and emergency call-back work may be required, including the ability to report to the duty station within 60 minutes of an after-hours call.

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Equipment Supervisor will:

• Staff Supervision & Development: Supervise, plan, prioritize, assign, and review the work of heavy equipment mechanics and purchasing personnel; coach and mentor staff, assess training needs, provide training, conduct performance evaluations, and recommend personnel actions in partnership with HR.
• Equipment Maintenance & Compliance: Oversee the inspection, repair, maintenance, modification, and compliance inspection of vehicles and equipment used in highway maintenance; review maintenance records and ensure staff have the tools and equipment needed to perform assigned work.
• Fleet Budget & Financial Management: Assist the Equipment Superintendent and Asst. Superintendent with budgets, equipment replacement schedules, and fleet logistical support plans; monitor operating and capital expenditures, prepare cost estimates, review invoices, and maintain accurate fleet financial and performance information.
• Fleet Data & Inventory Management: Utilize fleet management systems to maintain and analyze equipment data, work orders, repair and PM records, parts and tooling inventories, fuel inventory, and related technical documentation in accordance with TEF rules and agency requirements.
• Equipment Purchasing & Vendor Management: Review equipment specifications and requisitions, coordinate with user groups to identify operational…