Become part of a dynamic team that is passionate about assessing the needs and establishing resolutions related to preventative maintenance and repairs on equipment.

There is never a dull moment when working on a variety of equipment used in the construction and maintenance of statewide fish hatcheries and wildlife lands. 

Come get your hands dirty and join a great team that shares your mechanical interests! 

With that in mind,

Picture yourself, assisting in the performance of journey-level inspections, diagnoses, major and minor mechanical repairs. 

Strong candidates are hard-working, result-oriented and can accurately identify and provide solutions to mechanical issues.

Our ideal candidate is a team player who respects and values the opinions of others, creating an inclusive team environment where every member feels they contribute to the project.

We are seeking a candidate with demonstrated skill representing WDFW values of professionalism, accountability, empathy, integrity, and respect.

Our Equipment Technician 2, 

• Inspects, diagnoses, and repairs equipment, this includes vehicles over 15,000 Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) and mechanical equipment such as specialty trucks, graders, backhoes, dozers, heavy trucks, and accessories.
• Inspects and repairs industrial/commercial equipment, this includes pumps and generators.
• Performs major overhauls, tune-ups, relining/adjusting brakes, transmissions, and differential replacement and repair.
• Inspects and makes minor repairs to electrical wiring.
• Performs general inspections of vehicles and reports deficiencies to lead technician.
• Performs spot and other minor body and fender work.
• Independently performs minor preventative maintenance work on equipment and vehicles, this includes, lubrication and servicing crankcases, transmissions, gear boxes, tire rotations and balancing.
• Performs road tests with vehicles and equipment.
• Uses a computer to accurately create and update maintenance records.

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

• Work Setting, including hazards:  
  • Work is performed in a vehicle maintenance shop and occasionally on construction sites, hatcheries, and wildlife areas.
  • This includes working in all weather conditions, on rough terrains, riverbanks, and slippery slopes.
  • Bending, stooping, squatting, pushing, pulling, and lifting 50 pounds repetitively when loading and unloading trucks or moving materials around project site.
• Schedule:
  • Typically, Monday – Thursday – 6:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • Working overtime as needed/requested, this may include overnight stays and evening and/or weekend work.
• Travel Requirements: 
  • Travel is required, approximately 10% – 15% of the time, depending on the season.
• Tools & Equipment: 
  • A variety of shop equipment, including, vacuum gauges, voltage/regulator testers, wheel balancers, drill presses, wheel pullers, jacks, pneumatic tools, diagnostic scanners, digital volt meters, and various hand tools.
• Customer Interactions: 
  • Frequent interactions between Federal, Local/State agencies and with customers and venders.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

AND

Please Note: Successful completion of vocational technical training in heavy equipment, industrial/commercial equipment repair, and/or welding may substitute, year for year, for up to two (2) years of the required experience.

Knowledge of:

• Rules of safe operation of equipment, state motor vehicle laws, materials used in servicing and maintaining heavy equipment.
• Rules governing operation of state vehicles, methods, and tools.

Certifications/Licenses: 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) endorsement with current Medical Examiner’s Certificate.
• Tanker Endorsement.
• Forklift Certification.
• Valid First Aid and CPR Certification.
• Two years of welding experience.
• One year of heavy equipment operation experience.

Please note: Failure to follow the instructions below may lead to disqualification.

In order to successfully apply for this position you MUST complete your profile at www.careers.wa.gov and attach the following to your profile before completing the online application:

• A cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications of this position (Generic cover letter will not be accepted).
• A current resume.
• Three professional references. 

IMPORTANT NOTE: 

The Department of Fish and Wildlife’s priority during the Covid-19 health crisis is to keep our staff, candidates, and the public safe.  We are hiring and encourage you to apply to open positions.  We have transitioned to a virtual recruitment process, to include web-based interviews.

JOIN THE WDFW TEAM:

Learn about our agency and the perks of working for WDFW!

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has some of the most talented people in the natural resource field.  We celebrate and value diversity, appreciating that a workforce composed of those from different backgrounds and experiences creates an inclusive environment, strengthens positive relationships with the local community, and brings new perspectives and approaches to fulfilling the agency’s mission. We value demonstrated skill in living WDFW values of professionalism, accountability, empathy, integrity, service, and respect.

WDFW employees may be eligible for the following:

Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS),  Vacation, Sick, and other Leave, 11 Paid Holidays per year, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver,  Long Term Disability & Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Programs, Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP),  Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), Employee Assistance Program, Commute Trip Reduction Incentives (Download PDF reader), Combined Fund Drive, SmartHealth.

UNION – WFSE: 

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the State of Washington, Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer

VETERAN PREFERENCE NOTICE:

To take advantage of veteran preference, please do the following:

• Subject line should include recruitment number, position and Vet (for example: #10155 Biologist 1 – Veteran)
• Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov

MILITARY SPOUSE PREFERENCE NOTICE: 

To take advantage of military spouse preference, please do the following:

• Notify us of your military spouse status by email at RecruitmentTeam@dfw.wa.gov. 
• Subject line should include recruitment number, position and MS (for example: #10155 Biologist 1 – MS)
• Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov

Note: Please blackout any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers. For further information, please contact us at RecruitmentTeam@dfw.wa.gov.

As part of WDFW’s efforts to advance respectful and inclusive work environments, the Agency expects inclusivity as part of our professional interactions and communications.   Therefore, we want to ensure that all individuals feel welcome, are treated fairly and respectfully.  All staff are empowered to fully contribute to serving their work unit, Agency, and the citizens of Washington.

The Department of Fish and Wildlife is an equal opportunity employer.  We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity.   All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status and are encouraged to apply. 

 Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 902-2276 or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at (800) 833-6388.

This recruitment is essential to maintain operations and fulfill WDFW’s legal obligations: repair/maintain critical infrastructure and facilities. 

If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or support@neogov.com.