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Equipment Technician 3 - Mechanic

Equipment Technician 3 - Mechanic

at Washington State University

Pullman, WA

Posted: 3-13-2025

Maintenance, Repair, and Installation

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$66,276/year

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About this Career

Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

Skills

Front End Alignment, Farm Equipment, CDL Class A License, Security Clearance, HVAC Certification, Valid Driver's License, Communication, Highway Maintenance, Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Technical Training, Operations, Heavy Equipment, Equipment Repair, Advising, Troubleshooting (Problem Solving), Inventory Management

Job Description

Equipment Technician 3 - Mechanic Online applications must be received before 12:00am on: March 17, 2025 If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details. Available Title(s): 600K-YN_CS_NPS - Equipment Technician 3
Business Title:
Equipment Technician 3 -
Mechanic Employee Type:
Classified Position Details:
Summary of Duties:
Performs journey-level inspection, troubleshoot, diagnoses, service, and makes major and minor mechanical repairs on all types of equipment used in highway maintenance or heavy and/or industrial/commercial equipment, or motorized farm equipment. Performs preventative maintenance. Operates shop equipment in the performance of duties. May order, requisition and maintain inventory of parts.
Required Qualifications:
High school graduation or possession of a GED certificate AND three (3) 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 (2) years of experience, OR one (1) 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, or by journey-level standing as recognized by a labor union. Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver's license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards. Possession of, or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire, an Authorized Emission Specialist certification. Possession of, or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire, a Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning certification.
Preferred Qualifications:
Front end alignment experience using modern alignment machines. Possession of, or ability to obtain at time of hire, a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Oxygen/acetylene and Arc and/or wire feed welding experience. Three (3) years experience as a heavy equipment mechanic. About Facilities Services (WSU Pullman): Facilities Services' primary mission is the stewardship, maintenance, and operations of the campus buildings, grounds, and utilities on the Pullman campus. We aspire to be the service provider of choice and the employer of choice. We believe in developing solutions of lasting value through robust dialogue and collaboration with our campus partners and industry. Our staff of skilled trades-people, custodians, architects, engineers, interior designers, and support staff strive to demonstrate our commitment to integrity and professionalism. Working at
WSU:
As one of the nation's top public research institutions, Washington State University (WSU) conducts research that improves the lives of people in Washington, the United States, and across the globe. When you make the choice to join WSU, you are joining a community committed to making a positive difference in the lives of others. You will join a team of faculty and staff dedicated to bringing the world the next generation of innovators, leaders, health care providers, and citizens. The university offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to meet the diverse needs of its employees including health care and dental care options, retirement plans, long-term disability insurance, paid time off, professional development and a host of work/life quality programs. In addition, eligible employees may apply for a tuition waiver for many academic classes offered on campus. For more information about the benefits and programs available to WSU employees, follow this link https://hrs.wsu.edu/employee-types-benefits .
Additional Information:
Area/College :
Facilities Services Department Name :
Facilities Services, Operations City, State, Zip :
Pullman, WA 99164
Monthly Salary:
$5,117 to $5,929 | Range 50G (Steps G - M) | Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with
WAC 357-28
.
Referral Incentive:
This recruitment is approved for a referral incentive for eligible WSU employees. For instructions to complete this process and eligibility visit:
Hiring Incentive Benefits:
WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Classified staff and Total Compensation .
Overtime Eligibility :
Overtime Eligible FTE :
100% This is a permanent position .
Background Check :
This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.
Application Instructions:
Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. External candidates , please upload all documents in the 'Resume/CV' section of your application. Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the 'Resume/Cover Letter' section of your application. Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible. Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements. Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process.
Required Documents :
Resume Time Type:
Full time
Position Term:
12 Month
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER.
Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply. WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact
Human Resource Services:
509-335-4521 (v),
Washington State TDD Relay Service:
Voice Callers:
1-800-833-6384;
TDD Callers:
1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [email protected] . Notice of Non-Discrimination WSU prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates compliant with Title IX. Inquiries regarding Title IX and reports of sex discrimination can be directed to the WSU Title IX Coordinator . More information on WSU's policies and procedures to respond to discrimination and harassment are available here: Nondiscrimination statement . To apply, visit https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WSU_Jobs/job/Pullman-WA/Equipment-Technician-3_R-13123 Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer. Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-b19e0742274b91448a857e3f18ae2a57

Other Job Posting Details

Salary

Minimum

Maximum

$61,404/yr

$71,148/yr

MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL

High school or GED

MINIMUM YEARS EXPERIENCE

3