Whitmancounty is hiring: Heavy Equipment Mechanic in Colfax

Job Opportunities

All applicants must complete a Whitman County employment application. Resumes and cover letters may be attached, but applicant must include a signed and dated application for each position. Complete applications must be received at the Whitman County Human Resources on or before the position's closing date. Applications may be accepted via email or fax if received no later than the closing date of the position. Subscribe to job posting notifications to be automatically alerted of the latest career opportunities by clicking on the Notify Me button.

This position is responsible for skilled mechanical repair work performing a wide variety of duties associated with the maintenance of diesel, gasoline, hydraulic and electrical systems on trucks, tractors, graders, bulldozers, backhoes, etc. Employees are required to have considerable knowledge of equipment systems and parts and are expected to independently inspect, diagnose, and repair mechanical problems using electrical and mechanical testing equipment, hand tools and a variety of power tools. This is a Safety Sensitive position, and applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug screen before beginning work.

Experience, Education, and Training:

• Two years of mechanical work experience in the repair of gas and diesel automotive, road construction and maintenance vehicles/equipment, or substituting, on a month for month basis, any combination of experience, education or training which would provide the level of knowledge and skill required.
• A safe driving record
• Possession of a complete set of heavy-duty mechanics’ tools for use on all job duties
• Possession of a valid Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License with tank endorsement (preferred)

WHITMAN COUNTY EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION IS REQUIRED