Initial Posting Date:

09/30/2025

Application Deadline:

10/14/2025

Agency:

Forestry Department

Salary Range:

$4,409 - $6,736

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Automotive Technician 2

Job Description:

Welcome to the Oregon Department of Forestry

Our Mission – To protect and promote resilient forests that benefit all Oregonians.

The Benefits of Joining Our Team

Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, competitive benefits packages and so much more. Great Benefits Package - watch this video here.

You’ll be part of the ODF team that serves our fellow Oregonians relying on regulation and protection of both public and private forest land in our great state of Oregon!​ Click here.

What we are looking for:

The purpose of this position is to repair and maintain department gasoline, diesel, electric, propane, compressed natural gas, flex fuel and hybrid vehicles and heavy equipment in a safe, legal, and ready for use condition for agency employees. The employee in this position also completes vehicle and heavy equipment repair through cooperative agreements for other state agencies and associations.

• Maintains detailed, accurate and timely electronic service records on statewide system for tracking and budget use.
• Develops and maintains a parts inventory for anticipated servicing and repair of district vehicles.
• Fabricates components and constructs fire engines. Conducts research of vehicle and light/heavy equipment repair and replacement, makes recommendations to supervisor for best course of action.
• Maintain district shop in a clean, orderly and safe manner. Manages District/Association fleet vehicles.
• Assists agency personnel with offsite vehicle emergencies and towing. Operates vehicles and heavy equipment requiring a class A commercial driver's license.
• Provides support to the agency's fire suppression program in times of emergency.

Minimum Qualifications

Four years of automotive and/or heavy equipment repair experience; OR A combination of relevant experience and automotive vocational/technical training sufficient for successful performance in the job.

Required - Position requires valid Oregon Class A CDL with tank endorsement with no air brake restriction. If selected for interview you will be required to show proof of CDL endorsment at time of interview.

Required - You will be required to pass a controlled substance test as a condition of employment, and comply with all testing as required by rule.

Note: Driver’s License Check - This position requires the operation of a state vehicle for the purpose of conducting official State business. If your license is from outside Oregon, you must submit at least a three-year court/DMV printout. If you have an Oregon driver’s license, a record check will be conducted on the top candidate to ensure a valid license and acceptable driving record.

​Desired Skills:

• This position requires considerable knowledge of the standard practices, methods, tools, and equipment of the automotive mechanic and small engine trade.
• Ability to weld and fabricate.
• Skill in using specialized diagnostic equipment to identify operating errors.
• Skill in inspecting malfunctioning equipment and determining a plan for repair, modification, or replacement.
• Skill in repairing automotive and equipment systems using the appropriate tools.
• Skill in interpreting and applying information from procedural and manufacturer handbooks to solve problems and make decisions.
• Skill in operating complex diagnostic test equipment and software, such as computer scan tools, wave form analyzers, oscilloscopes, multimeters, fuel pressure testers, and pyrometers.
• Skill in installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
• Skill in completing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.

How to Apply:

Your cover letter should explain how you meet the minimum qualifications & skills listd above. Failure to address these will eliminate you from further consideration.

• Please ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date.
• Current State of Oregon employees – You must apply through your employee Workday account.
• Cover letter and Resume are both required - Failure to submit the required cover letter or resume will remove your application from consideration. Note: Your resume and cover letter may be uploaded in the Resume/CV field on the online application.

Additional Details:

• This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies. This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
• If you have questions about this Recruitment, please contact Hiring Manager: john.j.flannigan@odf.oregon.gov
• Agency does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States.
• Veterans - If you are an eligible veteran and you meet the qualifications, veterans' preference points will be added to your score. After you have applied you will be sent a task in your Workday account to provide your veteran documentation at that time. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources.
• If you need an alternate format to apply, please contact: Chris.l.fisher@odf.oregon.gov.

ODF is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs