Heavy Equipment / Diesel Mechanic

Job Summary

To maintain and perform repairs and overhauls on Quincy-Columbia Basin Irrigation District (QCBID or District) heavy equipment including, but not limited to, Gradalls, excavators, dozers, tractors, forklifts, and semi-tractors.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Repair and/or overhaul gas and diesel engines
• Repair and/or overhaul standard and automatic transmissions
• Repair hydraulic systems
• Perform diversified electrical work on all District vehicles and equipment
• General troubleshooting
• Perform routine maintenance on District vehicles and/or light equipment as necessary
• Road test vehicles and equipment
• Maintain proper maintenance records
• Maintain attendance
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required
• Secondary function: other duties as assigned

Education/Licenses/Certifications

• High School diploma, GED or comparable education required
• Formal heavy equipment / diesel mechanical training preferred
• Possess and maintain Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) with Tanker endorsement, or ability to obtain within 270 calendar days of employment; must maintain an insurable driving record

Experience

• In lieu of formal training, five (5) years heavy equipment / diesel mechanical repair work required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of electronic diagnostic equipment, hydraulic systems, electric, gas, and diesel engines required
• Troubleshooting ability and knowledge of domestic vehicle repairs required
• Basic knowledge of electricity required
• Experience with automatic and standard transmission repair required
• Experience with painting and body work desired
• Fabricating and welding experience desired
• Self-motivated; ability to start and complete projects and tasks with minimal supervision
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Effective English oral and written communication skills
• Basic computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Other

• Must display a positive attitude and promote team work
• Must display a courteous, respectful and tactful manner with supervisor, public and co-workers
• Must follow all District safety policies
• Use strong reasoning skills and take responsibility for self in work environment
• Safety Sensitive position is subject to random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug testing
• Must pass an extensive background check and pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment

Wage: Bargaining Unit Payroll Classification Group 2B (2025 scale: Step 1, $29.41/hr. – Journey, $33.95/hr.)

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug Insurance, coverage effective first of month following date of hire, with choice of
• Preferred Provider Plan (PPO), or
• High Deductible Healthcare Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA)
• District paid basic life insurance, AD&D insurance effective first of month following date of hire
• Voluntary supplemental life and AD&D insurance available
• District reimbursed long-term disability (LTD) insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (accrual begins date of hire, eligible to use 90-days after date of hire)
• Paid Annual Leave (accrual begins after introductory period is complete, minimum 180 days-maximum 270 days)
• Paid Holidays (eligible 30-days after date of hire)
• Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• Washington State Deferred Compensation Program (DCP) match

This is a full-time position based either in the Royal Watermaster section. Normal working hours are 7:30am to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday. Occasional overtime and travel outside the District to attend trainings may be required. 

Quincy-Columbia Basin Irrigation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This organization participates in E-Verify.

Employment at Quincy-Columbia Basin Irrigation District is at-will. Neither this job description, nor any other QCBID document, grants any contractual right, either expressed or implied, to remain in the employment of the District; nor does it guarantee any fixed terms and/or conditions of employment. Employment is not for any specific time and may be terminated at will, with or without cause, and without prior notice by QCBID, or you may resign for any reason at any time.