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Job Description

• Lead preventative maintenance operations across the County's diverse fleet of vehicles and equipment, ensuring optimal performance and minimizing downtime for critical county services
• Diagnose and repair complex mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems on heavy-duty equipment including loaders, graders, dozers, compactors, and medium to heavy-duty trucks to OEM specifications
• Manage engine, transmission, and emission system repairs on both gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles, utilizing advanced diagnostic tools and techniques to ensure compliance and performance
• Execute vehicle upfitting projects by installing Mobile Computer Terminals (MCTs), emergency lighting systems, and specialized tooling on new county vehicles
• Direct fabrication work including plasma cutting, oxygen/acetylene cutting and welding, arc welding, and MIG welding to modify, repair, and create custom equipment and parts
• Oversee inspection and repair of air, electric, and hydraulic control systems and circuits found on county-owned vehicles and equipment
• Ensure shop readiness by maintaining tools and the shop area in clean, orderly, and safe condition while adhering to all safety protocols
• Respond to emergency situations as part of on-call rotation, providing critical support 24/7 as needed to keep essential county services operational in all weather conditions

• Purpose-Driven Work: Every repair, inspection, and upgrade you perform directly contributes to community safety and service reliability.
• Career Growth and Training: We invest in our employees through ongoing training, professional development, and opportunities to earn CDL endorsements.
• Team Environment: Work alongside highly skilled mechanics and supervisors in a collaborative, safety-focused shop that values craftsmanship and teamwork.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Kitsap County offers competitive pay, health and retirement benefits, paid leave, and stability that only public service can provide.
• Community Impact: Be part of a respected public works department that ensures County operations-from roads to public safety-run efficiently, every day.

• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record that meets Kitsap County Vehicle Use Policy standards
• Must obtain a Washington State Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Endorsement N or X and air brake restriction removed (current CDL preferred, or must obtain within 12 months of employment)

• Associate’s degree in automotive/diesel technology or related field AND two years of recent experience as a heavy-duty diesel and/or gasoline mechanic; OR
  Four years of recent experience as a heavy-duty diesel and/or gasoline mechanic
• Note: Relevant work experience demonstrating required knowledge, skills, and abilities may substitute for educational requirements; however, work experience is essential and cannot be replaced by additional education.

• Proven experience in mechanical diagnostics and repair on a wide range of vehicles, including light duty and heavy-duty trucks, as well as specialized equipment like graders, loaders, and tractors.
• Experience with hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic systems commonly found on County-owned vehicles and equipment.
• Expertise in welding, fabrication, and use of heavy machinery and power tools.
• Ability to perform preventative maintenance to OEM specifications for all types of equipment.

• Master Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certificate or equivalent
• Experience in electrical/electronics, hydraulics, and hydraulic systems with air or low voltage control circuits
• Metal fabrication, welding, and/or machine shop experience
• Forklift Certification (must obtain within 12 months if not currently certified)

• Authorization and completion of criminal background and driving record check (reviewed case-by-case)
• Passing of all job-related examinations/tests necessary to demonstrate required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• If already a CDL holder, ability to pass a DOT-regulated drug screen, authorize a pre-employment query in the FMCSA Clearinghouse, and enter into the County’s random testing pool

• Who May Apply: This position is open to the general public. Applications will be screened for qualifications and completion of all the required materials and forms. The most competitive applicants may be contacted for further steps in the selection process, which may include testing for office and computer skills.
• This position is classified as non-exempt and is eligible to earn overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
• This position is covered under a collective bargaining agreement with Council ( https://www.kitsapgov.com/hr/Pages/Collective-Bargaining-Agreements.aspx ) and the Kitsap County Personnel Manual ( https://www.kitsapgov.com/hr/Pages/Personnel-Manual-2019.aspx ) Membership in the (union/guild) is optional. Internal applicants should be aware that a change in union status or bargaining unit may impact your benefits and accruals. Please contact Human Resources if you have questions.
• Kitsap County is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact our Human Resources Office.
• This posting may be used to fill other vacancies in this classification.
• Core Business Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with occasional standby, call-back, weekends, and holidays required for emergency response situations.
• Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the application materials submitted. Per RCW 42.56.250, all applications for public employment, including the names of applicants, resumes, and other related materials submitted with respect to an applicant are exempt from public inspection.
• Employees in this department are considered 'essential employees' and are expected to report to duty on time and remain at work until the end of the scheduled shift even if an inclement weather event or emergency is declared.