Mechanic na City of Redmond, WA

About the Department

The City of Redmond is a thriving, culturally diverse community and home to over 80,000 residents. Redmond is the hub of an array of commerce and industry ranging from technology, aerospace, and gaming to biomedical and innovation start-ups. In this role, you will represent the city, and our values of service, integrity, accountability, belonging and stewardship.

Mechanics perform repair and maintenance work as well as upfitting and retrofitting on the City's fleet of vehicles.  Our fleet includes police vehicles, passenger cars, light duty trucks, heavy duty trucks and equipment, motorized small equipment and tools to minimize down time due to malfunctions or failure.  Work includes diagnosing, repairing or overhauling of engines, transmission, brakes, heating and cooling systems in addition to preventive maintenance which involves repairing and replacement of parts or replenishing of fluids.  Work is performed independently at the journey level, requiring substantial knowledge and technical skills of vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair techniques, as well as understanding of established industrial standards, procedures and practices.  Fleet operations leads define objectives, goals and deadlines.

Position Duties

• Perform emergency and preventive maintenance diagnosis and repair for all gas, electric and diesel operated vehicles and equipment, including but not limited to police, K-9, light trucks, passenger vehicles, backhoes, sewer combination trucks, jetter trucks, loaders, street sweepers, chippers, trailers, asphalt grinders, boom trucks, forklifts and more.
• Perform scheduled maintenance; oil and air filter change, adjust brakes, lubricate parts and tune up systems
• Diagnose and troubleshoot engine, driveshaft, transmission/transaxle, suspension, differential, brake, ignition, hydraulic, mechanical, electrical, electronics, cooling and combustion systems, either through manual testing or using computerized scanning machine
• Align, adjust, repair, replace or overhaul engine, transmission, suspension, brake and defective part as required based on diagnosis
• Upfitting and retrofitting of vehicles including installation, welding and fabrication of lighting, racking, winches, wiring, and more.
• Design, machine, weld, cut and fabricate small parts either to modify equipment or repair worn out/broken parts
• Repair, balance, replace and align tires/wheels
• Service and repair heating and air conditioning systems
• Install and repair electronic and electrical components on vehicles such as lights, wiring and fuses
• Assist with specification for new vehicle purchases
• Keep proper record of maintenance repair history and parts used on the vehicles
• Clean and maintain shop 
• Mentor peers and new hires
• Diagnose and program units using computer diagnostic programs
• Safely inspect and maintain electric vehicles

• Knowledge of repairing and maintaining gasoline, electric and diesel operated engines, machinery and equipment.
• Knowledge of diagnosing and repairing mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, electronics, cooling and combustion systems of automotive vehicle and machinery.
• Knowledge, practices and methods, either by manual testing or computer scanning machine, used in troubleshooting and repairing of light and heavy-duty vehicles and equipment
• Proficient in welding and fabrication of automotive vehicle parts and pieces
• Exhaust emission regulation
• Heating and air-conditioning servicing
• Welding, machining and cutting techniques
• Electrical wiring techniques and procedures
• Industrial and shop safety rules and procedures
• Materials and tools used in repairing, maintaining and upfitting of vehicles and equipment
• Effectively manage workload and responsibilities
• Computer shop management and work order programs
• Provide excellent customer service 

Abilities to

• Interpret and apply specifications from manuals, computer databases and handbooks
• Maintain, repair and overhaul automotive vehicles and motorized equipment
• Service and tune up vehicles and equipment according to established procedures
• Communicate well even with customers who may be irritated
• Operate tools and equipment used in the maintenance process
• Maintain records on repair work performed on vehicles and inventory used
• Fabricate and weld parts
• Exercise sound judgment and effectively problem solve
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and be an effective team player
• Demonstrate a high level of initiative, effort and commitment

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalency
• Specialized training in automotive and/or heavy equipment systems repair and
• 3 years experience in vehicle maintenance and repair preferred 

Licenses and Certificates

• Valid Washington States Driver's license required
• Valid Commercial Driver's license
• ASE Master Automotive Technician and/or Master Medium/Heavy Truck Technician Certification desirable

Other

This class description describes the general nature of the work performed, representative duties as well as the typical qualifications needed for acceptable performance. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the job.

Please review the Mechanic job description for more information about the knowledge, skills, abilities, working conditions, and physical requirements.

Other Qualifications

Our employees earn competitive wages and enjoy an exceptional benefits package that includes:

• MEDICAL INSURANCE - Choice of two plans for employees and their eligible dependents: Premera or Kaiser Permanente. All employee healthcare premiums paid for by the City of Redmond.
• PRESCRIPTION DRUG INSURANCE - Included with each medical plan
• DENTAL INSURANCE - For employees and their eligible dependents
• VISION INSURANCE - For employees and their eligible dependents
• OTHER INSURANCE - Life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, optional employee-paid voluntary life insurance
• FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS - For tax savings on healthcare and dependent care expenses
• PAID VACATION & HOLIDAYS – with (13) paid holidays per year
• EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
• RETIREMENT PLANS - Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) plus additional options that include: Municipal Employees Benefit Trust (Social Security replacement plan) and MetLife 457 Plan
• Annual COLA adjustments
• Annual merit increases of up to 5%

To learn about benefits at the City of Redmond, please visit C2MB (ajg.com)