Equipment Technician Lead - Fabrication Shop Lead

About WSDOT
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is the steward of an integrated, multimodal transportation system that helps to ensure people and goods move safely and efficiently throughout the state. In addition to building, maintaining, and operating the state highway system, WSDOT operates the largest ferry system in the nation, manages the world's longest floating bridge, and recently completed the world's widest tunneling project.
The Opportunity
WSDOT Transportation Equipment Fund (TEF) shop is seeking to fill an Equipment Technician Lead vacancy in Vancouver, WA. The primary function of this position is to lead mechanics in the TEF equipment weld and repair shop, and to perform fabrication works, Preventative Maintenance (PM), inspections, diagnoses, and major and minor mechanical repairs of all types of heavy and/or industrial/commercial inventoried equipment within the Regions area of responsibility. SWR TEF provides well maintained vehicles and equipment to customers who in turn may accomplish their services to the public in a safe, efficient, timely, and cost-effective manner.
What to Expect
The typical schedule is Monday-Friday, 40-hours per week, for 4, 10-hour days. Weekends and holidays may be required to respond to non-scheduled call-out emergencies. Travel is an expectation of this position and may be required on a regular, sporadic, or as needed basis. Employee will have a service vehicle available and be prepared to stay at one site for long periods of time.
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Equipment Technician Lead will:

• Plan, schedule, and direct operations, fabrication, outfitting, and repair activities.
• Assign duties to Equipment Technicians.
• Evaluate workload status and operation delays.
• Lead the performance of fabricating and welding on all Regional and statewide equipment and vehicles to meet the needs of equipment for user groups.
• Maintain and submit daily records and reports of maintenance activities, such as: time, equipment, fuel, and oil reports for the personnel and equipment under their jurisdiction.
• Inspect, diagnose, and make needed repairs to equipment used in highway maintenance and engineering.
• Operate shop equipment, various hand tools, and other equipment used in heavy equipment repair.
• Road-test vehicles and equipment.
• Develop, implement, and lead the Pre-Activity Safety Plans (PASP) in adherence with safety guidelines.
• Organize and clean shop, dispose hazardous materials to ensure all areas are safe and orderly.

Qualifications
To be considered for this opportunity, the following are required:

• High school graduation or possession of a GED certificate.

AND

• Three (3) years of managerial or administrative experience in operating an automotive, heavy, and/or industrial commercial vehicles or equipment fleet. OR
• Three (3) years of experience as a journey-level mechanic repairing light and heavy equipment.

In addition to:

• Possess and maintain a valid Washington Class A CDL with N endorsement to operate trucks of 26,000 GVW and above. CDL may be obtained within 6 months of hire date.
• Experience working independently to prioritize workload and handle multiple assignments.
• Experience utilizing computer software, such as MS Excel, Access, and Word.
• Experience reading and understanding equipment manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Experience working with man lifts and aerial equipment.
• Experience diagnosing electrical and mechanical problems of vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and perform emergency call-outs/stand-by.
• Ability to safely move, place, and manipulate objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to report in service to assigned duty station within 45 minutes of an after-hours call.

It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:

• Currently possess a valid Washington Class A CDL with N endorsement without airbrake restrictions.
• At least four (4) years of experience performing journey-level equipment repair OR at least four (4) years of experience performing preventive maintenance and minor vehicle repair.
• Experience planning, assigning, reviewing, and checking the work of others.
• An Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification in automotive or light/heavy equipment repair.
• Two years of experience diagnosing WSDOT fleet equipment.
• Experience operating shop tools such as welders, drill presses, grinders, presses, hoists, air tools, and jacks.
• Experience designing and fabricating specialty parts and/or tools.
• Experience using the Department's fleet management system (M5).

Important Notes

• The salary listed includes the legislative approved 20% assignment pay.
• In addition to base salary, employees may be entitled to other forms of compensation depending on the type, duties, or location of the position. For union-represented positions, more information on other forms of compensation can be found in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements. Information on other compensation types for non-represented positions can be found in Chapter 357-28 of the Washington Administrative Code.
• Weekends and holidays may be required to respond to non-scheduled call-out emergencies.
• Travel is an expectation of this position and may be required on a regular, sporadic, or as needed basis. Employee will have a service vehicle available and be prepared to stay at one site for long periods of time.
• This position is subject to the drug and alcohol testing requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA). For more information, please go to DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing.
• WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.wa.gov.

Why WSDOT

• Work-Life Balance - We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individuals' lifestyle.
• Paid Leave - In addition to 12 paid holidays, full-time employees mayearn up to 25 paid vacation days per year!
• Tuition Assistance - Permanent employees have several options for assistance with education expenses, including tuition reimbursement programs, government discounts at participating colleges throughout the state, and eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
• Plan For Your Future - WSDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of healthcare options. Employees also have their choice of state retirement programs, and much more. Go to State Benefits for more information.

Check out this video to learn more: Why WSDOT?
How to Apply
Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Your relevant experience may be evaluated to determine salary. Therefore, it is very important that the "Work Experience" portion of the application be completed in as much detail as possible.
In order to be considered for this opportunity, please include the following with your online application:

• An attached Resume outlining (in reverse chronological order) your experience to date.
• An attached Cover Letter that further explains your qualifications, and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this role.
• Contact details for a minimum three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job-related competencies. This information can be entered in the "References" section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment.

Please click the "APPLY" button to proceed. Note that you will be prompted to either sign in, or create an account. This step is required in order to submit an application to this opportunity.

WSDOT is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. All persons, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, and/ or gender identity, are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the listed Recruiter.
WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.wa.gov.

Contact us
For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter, Daisha Jordan, at Daisha.Jordan@wsdot.wa.gov. Please be sure to reference 23DOT-SWR-41538 in the subject line.Employment Type: Full Time - Permanent