EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN 3
Tumwater, WA, USA
Description
- If you answer YES to any of these questions this is the perfect opportunity for you!
- Are you a self-starter with a knack for vehicle inspections, diagnoses and repair?
- Do you thrive in a team environment?
- Do you want a position with career growth opportunities?
About the Agency & Division:
The WSP actively supports Diversity, Equity, Inclusion in the workplace, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The WSP strives to create and foster an inclusive culture inspiring everyone to be their authentic selves, speak openly, and be courageous. The WSP continues to focus on equitable hiring, training, and promotional practices and policies through innovative recruitment and retention solutions. Partnering with our communities helps the WSP provide the best in public safety services now and into the future.
The Property Management Division (PMD) is responsible for providing comprehensive facilities management through the capital and operating budget process. The Property Management Division falls within the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Bureau and consists of three sections, the Facilities Section, the Fleet Section, and the Supply Section.
Duties
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This position inspects vehicles and equipment and diagnoses problems requiring repair. This position makes major and minor repairs, and performs preventative maintenance on all types of police fleet vehicles and equipment ensuring the equipment is safe and operational through it's life cycle of use by Washington State Patrol employees. Every division and district in he agency relies on the Fleet Section for safe, reliable vehicles in order to carry out their public safety services.
This position works with one Procurement Supply Specialist 2, one Procurement Supply Specialist 1, multiple Equipment Technician 3’s, and many police agency employees throughout Washington State. This is a customer service position. This position interacts with vehicle custodians, supervisors, vendors, and procurement specialists to diagnose problems and repair vehicles and equipment
Our new teammate will be able to:- Inspects diagnoses and makes necessary repairs and/or adjustments to police vehicles and equipment.
- Completes major engine overhauls and diagnoses, oil changes, tune ups and complete brake system overhauls. Repairs and/or replaces tires and wheels, transmissions and differential gears.
- Repairs and maintains steering and suspension systems.
- Repairs, equips and performs preventative maintenance on motorcycles utilizing training as needed.
- Analyzes and repairs and/or replaces electrical components and equipment.
- Repairs, equips, and performs preventative maintenance on a fleet of vehicles.
- Uses a computer to enter and maintain vehicle records and work orders.
- Make field inspections of equipment. Communicates needs for vehicle repairs with vehicle custodians and supervisors.
Qualifications
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Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED certificate
Why work for the Washington State Patrol?- Continuous growth and development opportunities.
- Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work
- Employment opportunities that recognize military veterans and/or military spouse per Governor Executive Order 19-01
- Qualification for the Public Loan Forgiveness Program
Supplemental Information
- This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
For more information regarding how to apply for this position, please click here (Download PDF reader).Applicants claiming veterans preference must attach a copy of their DD214 (SSN must be blacked out). If you do not provide the required documentation, the veterans preference will not be awarded. Please click hereto determine your eligibility.The Washington State Patrol does not provide immigration sponsorship; therefore, applicants must possess work authorization that does not require employer sponsorship.
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