Farm Equipment Mechanic jobs in Olympia, WA
Farm Equipment Mechanic inspects, maintains, repairs, assembles and overhauls farm machinery, equipment, and vehicles, such as tractors, harvesters, pumps, tilling equipment, trucks, and other mechanized equipment. Applies mastery of skills in area of specialization. Being a Farm Equipment Mechanic requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Works under general supervision. Additionally, Farm Equipment Mechanic relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish assigned goals. May lead and direct the work of others, and be considered the lead for a specific area or unit. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Equipment Mechanic
- Thurston County
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Thurston, WA
FULL_TIME
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Thurston County is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individuals for the Equipment Mechanic position within the Fleet Services (ER&R) Division of the Central Services Department.
Central Services provides a wide range of professional internal services to County offices and departments including vehicle and equipment fleet management, facilities operations and maintenance, records management, surplus, and mail services. Centralizing these services is an efficient and effective means of delivering service and providing access to internal expertise. The department has 55 employees across eight divisions that support a county workforce of more than 1,200 employees.
As a member of the Fleet Services Division, the Equipment Mechanic is expected to contribute effectively to the organization's overall growth and development and practice our mission, vision, and customer commitment.- Mission - Partner with our customers to deliver public resources that promote a vibrant community.
- Vision - We are united as effective stewards of public resources delivering exceptional services that meet customer business needs.
- Customer Commitment - We are open and collaborative. We build trust. We ensure that our customers feel welcomed, heard, informed, confident, and successful.
This position inspects, diagnoses, and repairs vehicles and all types of equipment used in highway maintenance.
Specific responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:- Inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing mechanical equipment on passenger vehicles, power shovels, graders, dozers, heavy trucks, loaders, and all other County-owned equipment.
- Designing and repairing electrical systems.
- Testing and repairing starting and charging systems.
- Entering job order data on county provided computer using FIMS software.
- Reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and service manuals.
- Utilizing a variety of diagnostic software applications and scan tools.
- Checking bearings, wrist pins, and cylinders for wear.
- Pulling wheels and replacing or repacking wheel bearings and refacing or replacing drums; replacing brake linings and shoes; repairing air cans and checking systems for leaks.
- Repairing air compressors, air governors, air brakes, and hydraulic systems.
- Operating shop equipment such as grinders, boring bars, vacuum gauges, voltage regulator testers, wheel balancers, drill presses, wheel pullers, jacks, air tools, scopes, timing lights, arc welders, oxy and acetylene welding and cutting equipment, and various hand tools and diagnostic testing and other equipment used in automotive repairs.
- Designing, modifying, and installing hydraulic systems and other special accessories to the equipment on hand.
- Maintaining shop services records.
- Road testing vehicles and equipment after repair.
- May do machinist, welder, or blacksmith work; may do specialized work such as body repair and painting.
Approximately 90% of duties are performed in an automotive shop environment with physical effort exerted while lifting machine parts and tires ranging from 25 to 125 lbs. Physical injury can result from exposure to a variety of automotive and welding fumes and moving parts. Driving is required to move vehicles and equipment as a regular part of daily responsibilities.- High School Diploma or GED.
- Two years of experience working under the direction of a journey-level mechanic and one year as a journey-level mechanic maintaining and repairing light and/or heavy-duty highway equipment.
- Current Washington State Driver's License or have requested and obtained an appropriate accommodation.
- Must have the ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License with air brake and tanker endorsement, within 6 months from date of hire.
- Ability to diagnose and repair major and minor mechanical and electrical defects in vehicles and heavy equipment.
- Knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the mechanical trade.
- Skills in operating a variety of hand and power tools used in automotive maintenance work.
- Ability to weld and fabricate vehicle body repairs and modifications.
- Current ASE Certification.
- Formal education beyond high school and trade school is preferred.
- Knowledge in the areas of troubleshooting and repairing engines, drive train components, electrical systems, hydraulic systems, steering and suspension, heating and air condition, hydraulic, mechanical, and other systems.
- Ability to identify and recommend new methods of equipment that will improve and enhance a safe working environment, expedite job completion, and provide cost savings.
- Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with members of the public, customers, and internal staff.
- Ability to work as an effective team member.
The contact person for this recruitment is Bruce Rohrbough, Fleet Services Manager, (360) 867-2397.
This position is:
- Represented by a Union
- Eligible for benefits
- Classified as overtime eligible under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
- Covered by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the Thurston County Fit for Work policy and will be subject to pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident drug and alcohol testing, and all other requirements of the Federal regulations and policy.
- Contingent upon passing a security background investigation.
Items required consideration:
- Application
- Resume
- Letter of Interest - Your letter of interest should describe how your experience, training, and education qualify you as a competitive candidate for this position.
- Supplemental Questionnaire - 11 Days Ago
Equipment Traveling Mechanic
- Michels
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Tumwater, WA
FULL_TIME
- Improving America’s infrastructure isn’t for the weak. It takes grit, determination and hard work to execute high impact projects. Michels Corporation engages 8,000 people and 18,000 pieces of heavy e...
- 5 Days Ago
Maintenance Mechanic 1 - Generator & Equipment Maintenance
- State of Washington
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Lakewood, WA
FULL_TIME
- Maintenance Mechanic 1Generator & Equipment MaintenanceCamp Murray, WAThis position reports to the Maintenance Mechanic 4 - Generator and Equipment Maintenance Shop within the Construction and Facilit...
- 8 Days Ago
Equipment Operator - Maintenance Mechanic 3 - Permanent - *04848-24
- State of Washington
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Thurston, WA
FULL_TIME
- NOTE: THIS POSITION REQUIRES A CLASS A CDL AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION. IF YOU DO NOT POSSESS A CLASS A CDL, YOU ARE SUBJECT TO DISQUALIFICATION.FULL-TIME/PERMANENT EQUIPMENT OPERATOR MAINTENANCE MECHA...
- 17 Days Ago
Equipment Assembler
- J & I Power Equipment
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Yelm, WA
FULL_TIME
- J&I Power Equipment is a small family owned and operated business, we specialize in Kubota Sales and are looking for a reliable individual to join our team! We are looking for an Equipment Assembler w...
- 9 Days Ago
Insurance state farm
- Melanie Bakala - State Farm Agent
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Lacey, WA
FULL_TIME
- Position Overview We are a team of fantastic people. We work hard every day to protect families. We are looking for just the right person to be part of the team. This isn't a job - it is a career You ...
- 8 Days Ago
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Feed Delivery Driver
- TransForce Inc.
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Chehalis, WA
- Job Info Job Location: Chehalis, WA Transmission Type: Automatic Job Requirements CDL Class: CDL A Experience: 2+ years ...
- 5/5/2024 12:00:00 AM
Feed Delivery Driver
- TransForce Inc.
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Chehalis, WA
- Job Info Job Location: Chehalis, WA Transmission Type: Automatic Job Requirements CDL Class: CDL A Experience: 2+ years ...
- 5/4/2024 12:00:00 AM
Equipment Setup Technician / Mechanic
- Pape' Machinery, Inc
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Sumner, WA
- PAPE’ MACHINERY, INC. - AGRICULTURE & TURF DIVISION – SUMNER, WA EQUIPMENT SETUP TECHNICIAN / MECHANIC: Do you love work...
- 5/4/2024 12:00:00 AM
Highway Maintenance Worker 2
- State of Washington
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Olympia, WA
- About WSDOT Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal organization with a global reputation ...
- 5/4/2024 12:00:00 AM
Merchandising Sales Associate
- Tractor Supply Company
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Puyallup, WA
- Overall Job Summary This position is responsible for traveling with the Field Activity Support Team (FAST) to stores wit...
- 5/4/2024 12:00:00 AM
Industrial Maintenance Technician I
- Veolia Environnement SA
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Sumner, WA
- Company Description About Veolia North America A subsidiary of Veolia Group, Veolia North America (VNA) offers a full sp...
- 4/29/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Olympia, Washington
Olympia is the capital of the U.S. state of Washington and the county seat of Thurston County. European settlers claimed the area in 1846, with the Treaty of Medicine Creek initiated in 1854, and the Treaty of Olympia initiated in January 1856.
Olympia was incorporated as a town on January 28, 1859, and as a City in 1882. The population was 46,479 as of the 2010 census, making it the 24th largest city in the state. The city borders Lacey to the east and Tumwater to the south. Olympia is a cultural center of the southern Puget Sound region. Olympia is located 60 miles (100 km) southwest of Seat...
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Income Estimation for Farm Equipment Mechanic jobs
$39,561 to $60,629
Olympia, Washington area prices
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