Vehicle & Equipment Mechanic

The City of Renton's Public Works Maintenance Services department is recruiting to fill a Vehicle & Equipment Mechanic vacancy. The Vehicle & Equipment Mechanic utilizes their skills to work on a variety of motor vehicles and Public Works maintenance equipment. The Vehicle & Equipment Mechanic performs preventative maintenance, inspections, and other services on all inventoried equipment including passenger vehicles, dump trucks, heavy equipment, and a variety of other City of Renton maintenance equipment.

Working for the City of Renton comes with an excellent benefits package, including:

• Deferred compensation with the City contributing 3% of the employee's salary.
• VEBA Plan with the City contributing 1% of the employee's salary.
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance at affordable rates
• Paid leave for vacation, sick, eleven holidays and two "personal" holidays a year
• State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems Public Employee Retirement Systems (PERS) plan enrollment

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain heavy vehicles, trucks, and other large and small diesel, battery, and gasoline-powered equipment, as follows:
  • Service and repair steering, hydraulic, electrical, heating and cooling systems.
  • Repair drive trains and axles, including multi-axles and controls.
  • Perform major overhauls of single-engine and multi-engine systems, including propane and diesel engines.
  • Repair and adjust transmissions, high-pressure pumps and compressors, valves, differentials, clutches, rear ends, and power take-offs.
  • Service, repair, replace, and adjust engines, carburetors, fuel injection systems, and valves.
  • Replace, fit and adjust pistons, rings and bearings.
  • Clean, repair and replace fuel pumps, fuel lines, gauges and electrical wiring systems.
  • Repair and replace alternators, voltage regulators, batteries, and electrical wiring.
  • Adjust and reline brakes and maintain, rebuild and replace air and hydraulic brake system components.
  • Perform front end alignment and repair, and change and balance tires.

• Perform electrical and acetylene welding, brazing, soldering and regular routine service on City-owned tractors, machinery and equipment, and fabricate special equipment, tools, parts, and structures as needed.
• Test drive and evaluate new equipment for operation, repair and maintenance.
• Determine salvage of vehicles and equipment.
• Operate a variety of equipment and machinery including pressure and system testers, ARC and oxy-acetylene welders, computerized diagnostic equipment, scopes, digital meters, gauges, lathe, grinders, tire changing and balancing machines, hoists and jacks, emission control test equipment and a variety of power and hand tools.

• Respond to emergency requests, and drive to City sites to perform repairs to City vehicles as needed.
• Lubricate parts and change oil and filters on City-owned equipment.
• Inspect and repair tire punctures and damage as appropriate.
• Recharge and install new batteries, and replace headlights, taillights, and turn signals.
• Enter into the maintenance tracking system safety, preventive maintenance, and general work performed on each vehicle and City equipment.
• Assist with developing and implementing a preventive maintenance program, to include how worked performed, parts used, time requirements, safety records, etc. will be maintained.
• Determine necessary parts for the shop function, order parts through requisition for vehicles and equipment, and maintain vendor lists.
• Perform safety checks and inspections on City trucks, passenger vehicles and other mechanical equipment.
• Ensure vehicles meet State and local standards for public transportation and safety compliance.
• Maintain shop area, equipment, and tools in a safe, clean, and orderly condition. Determine the need for outside assistance in major repairs involving City-owned vehicles and equipment, and coordinate outside repairs, seeking approval as necessary.
• Contribute to an environment of teamwork and respect.
• Foster a culture of equity and inclusion by recognizing the diverse needs and perspectives of groups and individuals.
• Participate in and help provide cross-training in processes as directed by management to ensure a well-rounded team for coverage purposes. Remain current with relevant technological advancements as it relates to field.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• May be assigned to support critical city priorities during disasters or other emergencies.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:

• Two years vocational automotive technical training.
• Two years' experience in the maintenance, repair and overhaul of heavy and light gasoline, diesel and battery-powered equipment and electrical systems.
• Or 4 years of relevant education and experience.
• Valid Driver's license. Successful passing of a required driving record check.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License. Positions that require a CDL Class A are safety sensitive positions. Employment is contingent upon successful drug and alcohol screening and subject to random testing.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:

• Attention to detail.
• Communicate effectively.
• Customer service focus.
• Positive interactions with all individuals.
• Build collaborative relationships.
• Anticipate problems and develop contingency plans.
• Show initiative while performing job tasks.
• Remain flexible to changing priorities.
• Determine priorities and take prompt action.
• Commitment to racial, social, and economic equity issues and working effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Meet deadlines and respond timely to achieve common goals.
• Be receptive to the attitudes, feelings, or circumstances of others and aware of influence of one's own behavior on them.
• Work effectively with others to achieve common goals.
• Make difficult decisions in a timely manner.
• Conflict-resolution skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• May drive to offsite locations to perform essential functions.
• Move throughout City facilities and buildings.
• Operate a computer and other office equipment.
• Communicate with City employees and residents.
• Lift or move items weighing up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally.
• Lift heavy objects in awkward and confined spaces, using proper lifting and rigging techniques.
• Bending, stretching, and standing for extended periods.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is performed in a mechanical shop environment and occasionally outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Exposure to hazardous materials and noise from equipment.
• Noise level in the shop or out in the field is moderately loud.
• Work evening and/or weekend hours as needed.

Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing, or interview process may contact kritter@rentonwa.gov at least 2 days prior to the need.

The City of Renton embraces a diverse and inclusive workforce and prides itself on promoting collaboration and teamwork in a positive environment while providing high quality services to the community. For more information about the City of Renton, please visit the following website: Why Renton?

The City has adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, including candidates' names, addresses, and other similar information. This eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the screening of applications. For that reason, you will not have the ability to attach any documents to your application, including a cover letter or resume. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application.

Recruitment Process:

The screening process will include a review of minimum qualifications and applicants selected for an interview will be invited via email to self-schedule a time through the Government Jobs account. At minimum, this position will be subject to a standard criminal background check and professional reference check. This position requires driving and is also subject to a driving record check from the WA State Dept of Licensing (or other state equivalent). Driving records will be evaluated based on a points system depending on the infraction and severity. This position is considered safety-sensitive as defined by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and a pre-employment drug and alcohol test is required. A search of previous drug and alcohol testing records will also be conducted through FMCSA. Positions that require maintaining a CDL are also subject to random drug and alcohol testing.