Mechanic - City of Pasco, WA : Job Details

Salary : $73,174.40 - $82,388.80 Annually Location : City of Pasco, WA Job Type: Regular Full-Time Job Number: 2730.418.03 Department: Public Works Division: PW Operations Opening Date: 08/14/2025 Closing Date: 8/29/2025 7:00 AM Pacific FLSA: Non-Exempt SUMMARY OF POSITION Performs skilled mechanical tasks in the diagnosis of malfunctions, preventative maintenance, repairs, modifications, and overhaul of diesel and gasoline-powered City vehicles and equipment. Responsible for maintaining vehicles and equipment in a safe and operating condition. Produces quality workmanship when completing maintenance tasks and completes them in a safe and timely manner. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Additional job functions may vary due to department or City needs/requirements. Assignments may include but are not limited to:

• Performs general preventative maintenance, diagnostic, and repair work on trucks, tractors, cars, graders, backhoes, mowers, and related types of equipment and vehicles.
• Services vehicles with oil, changes filters, lubricates, adjusts brakes, checks air and water, replaces hoses and tires, and performs other servicing and tune-up procedures.
• Operates standard shop equipment and hand tools in the maintenance and repair of vehicles.
• Assures that work is accomplished in accordance with established safety practices.
• Diagnoses mechanical problems using electronic and mechanical test equipment and estimates materials and timelines for repair and activities.
• Repairs gasoline or diesel engines by removing defective parts and fitting replacement parts.
• Replaces or rebuilds equipment based upon the cost and quality of equipment operation considerations.
• Welds and fabricates parts as needed and modifies equipment as necessary to accomplish repairs.
• Inspects, adjusts, and replaces components and related apparatuses of the electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, fuel exhaust, cooling and other systems.
• Inspects, repairs, and reassembles air compressors, pumps, and related equipment.
• Repairs, rebuilds and installs hydraulic pumps, cylinders, and controls.
• Repairs air and hydraulic brakes and other specialized equipment.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Drives to site to perform repairs on vehicles and equipment.
• Test drives automobiles and equipment to determine repairs needed.
• Assists Chief Mechanic in establishing and maintaining a parts inventory; procuring oils, greases, antifreeze, shop supplies to support shop operations; writing requisitions and purchasing parts as needed for vehicle repairs.
• Maintains repair records of all services performed, fills out work orders, tracks repair parts used and time spent.
• Cleans and maintains City vehicle repair shop.
• Maintains shop tools in safe working condition.
• Interacts with employees from various departments to answer questions about equipment and to schedule equipment into the shop for inspection and repair.
• Answers phone and takes messages as needed in absence of clerical staff.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE - Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the job.

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Two (2) years of training in automotive technology.
• Four (4) years of mechanical repair experience with gasoline or diesel equipment.
• Completion of trade school and Automotive Service Excellence mechanical certification preferable.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS - Certain licenses and certificates, if required, may be acquired on the job as agreed upon by the City and employee. Subject to change based on operational needs.

• Valid Washington State driver license.
• CDL Class B and air brake endorsements.
• First Aid/ CPR certification

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Duties are primarily performed in the vehicle maintenance shop and duties may require traveling to emergency sites to assure equipment operation. ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed inside a shop area; repairs are made in the field when necessary; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke fumes and gases. PHYSICAL: Work requires mobility and agility to perform manual labor repairs in cramp conditions. Frequently lifts heavy materials, parts, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds VISION: Visual acuity to diagnose and perform mechanical repairs. HAZARDS: Risk physical hazards from mechanical and electrical equipment. Work involves contact with several corrosive solvents and cleaning solutions, hazardous substances such as battery acid, and the inhalation of exhaust The City offers a full benefits package with affordable options for full family coverage for medical, dental, vision and life insurance. Maintaining a positive work life balance is important, to help aid this balance, employees receive great vacation, sick, and paid holiday benefits. 01 How many years of training in automotive technology do you possess?

• None
• Under 1 Year
• 1 Year
• 2 Years
• 2 or more years

02 Do you have a CDL Class B with air brake endorsement?

• Yes
• No

03 How many years of mechanical repair experience with gasoline or diesel equipment do you possess?

• None
• 1-2 years
• 2-4 years
• 4 years or more

04 Do you possess an Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) mechanical certification?

• Yes
• No

05 Have you worked on emergency response vehicles (e.g., police cars, fire trucks, ambulances)?

• Yes
• No

06 Do you have experience performing preventive maintenance on a regular schedule for a fleet of vehicles?

• Yes
• No

07 Do you have experience with welding and fabrication for vehicle repair purposes?

• Yes
• No

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