Senior Heavy Equipment Mechanic (Night Shift)

Job description

This Job Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on Tuesday, December 1, 2026. Please note: The application deadline may be extended to expand the pool of qualified candidates. Any recruitment timeline changes will be communicated to all who have initiated an application process or have submitted an application.

JOB DETAILS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Do you thrive on diagnosing and repairing complex diesel, hydraulic, electrical, and air brake systems?
• Are you the mechanic others rely on for technical guidance and troubleshooting support?
• Do you take pride in mentoring teammates and helping ensure work is completed safely and efficiently?
• Are you motivated by keeping critical public service vehicles and equipment reliable and ready for service?
• Are you looking for an opportunity to combine advanced hands-on repair work with leadership responsibilities?

If so, we encourage you to read on and apply for our Senior Heavy Equipment Mechanic opportunity! We are seeking a knowledgeable, motivated, and team-oriented professional to join our Fleet Services team within the Department of Transportation & Development as a Senior Heavy Equipment Mechanic. In this role, you will perform advanced maintenance, diagnostics, repairs, modifications, and restoration of medium and heavy-duty maintenance, construction, and power generation equipment that supports critical County operations. Beyond your technical expertise, you will serve as a lead worker, helping coordinate daily shop activities, assign and prioritize work, provide technical guidance, and support the development of fellow mechanics and technicians. This position is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is an experienced problem solver, who thrives in a collaborative environment, demonstrates a strong commitment to safety and customer service, and takes pride in ensuring County equipment remains dependable, efficient, and ready to serve the community.

Required Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills:

• A minimum of three (3) years of experience performing routine preventative maintenance on heavy vehicles and equipment
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing heavy-duty vehicles and heavy equipment
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing each one of the following:
• Airbrake systems
• Electrical systems
• Heavy-duty diesel engine drivability and emission systems
• Experience reading and interpreting schematics and diagrams

Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills:

• Lead work experience that may include leading projects, programs or initiatives, or leading the work of others, such as providing daily work direction and/or scheduling, assigning work, checking completed work, and training
• Experience inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing hydraulic systems
• Welding and fabrication experience

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Must pass post-offer, pre-employment drug test.
• Must pass a post-offer physical assessment; accommodation requests will be reviewed on an individual basis in compliance with State and Federal legislation.
• Driving is required for county business on a regular basis or to accomplish work. Incumbents must possess a valid driver's license and possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment.

Post-Employment Requirements:

• Within 12 Months of Hire: Valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with no restrictions in order to drive manual transmission and full air brake vehicles. Incumbent(s) must possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment.
• Must be available for on-call emergency response

*For veterans qualified for Veterans' Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position.

TYPICAL TASKSPlease review the classification specification which includes the typical tasks of this position: Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Senior.

KEY COMPETENCIESWe are searching for someone who:

• Aligns with Clackamas County Core Values of Service, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, Individual Accountability, and Trust “SPIRIT”.
• Builds & maintains professional relationships with internal and external customers, partners and stakeholders by honoring commitments and delivering exceptional customer service.
• Commits to teamwork and collaboration by working effectively towards a shared goal, encouraging sharing of information, productive problem solving and putting team success first.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service by anticipating, assessing, and responding effectively to the needs of those we serve.
• Communicates professionally demonstrating self-awareness, respect for others, and adjusting to various levels of technical skills & understanding of subject matters.
• Embraces continual learning through commitment to self-improvements, and willingness to grow within the job as technology and organizational changes demand it.
• Seeks to problem solve by using critical thinking and analytical skills, identifying alternative strategies & developing a solution-focused approach to address challenges or issues.
• Displays creativity and innovation by taking initiative in improving processes, programs, services and products through new approaches or ideas and being open to others’ ideas.
• Promotes cross cultural effectiveness by engaging in a culture of respect, inclusiveness, and appreciation of diverse perspectives, backgrounds and values.
• Puts ethics into action by holding themselves to a high standard of professional, honest, and objective behavior in all dealings and interactions.

WORK SCHEDULEThis position is included in the County’s alternate workweek program, working 40 hours during a standard workweek of Monday through Thursday (Fridays off). This is a night shift position with the current shift being 3:00 pm - 1:00 am. Specific hours of work will be discussed with the candidate selected for this position at the time an offer of employment is extended.

Please note:

• This position is designated as on-site/in-person. It is expected that the selected candidate will perform duties at the specified on-site work location.
• This position is designated as "essential", which means employees MUST report to work or remain at work as scheduled or as otherwise specifically directed during inclement weather, disaster, or other natural or human-caused incidents.

WORKING CONDITIONSDuties require frequent standing, walking, kneeling, bending, squatting, balancing, climbing, twisting, reaching, grasping, fine motor control, and the ability to lift 100 pounds, carry up to 75 pounds, and push/pull 75 pounds. Duties also involve frequent exposure to confined spaces, loud noises, vibration, dust, fumes, chemicals, heat, slippery and/or uneven surfaces, adverse weather conditions, poor visibility/low lighting, and working on top of vehicles/equipment.

Benefits

Clackamas County proudly offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including competitive wages, cost-of-living adjustments, merit increases (for eligible employees), and a robust sick and vacation plan for regular status employees. We encourage and support employee health and wellness by offering health and wellness classes and events, and alternative care benefits, so you can customize your wellness needs to fit your lifestyle. Employee benefits become effective the first of the month following an employee’s date of hire. Attractive benefits package and incentives for employees in regular status positions are detailed below.

Generous paid time off package, including:

• 12 hours of vacation accrued per month
• Eligible newly hired employees will have the one-time option to frontload their first year of vacation accruals! This means you have access to vacation leave at time of hire.
• 8 hours of sick leave accrued per month
• 10 paid holidays and 1 personal day per year

Other Benefits:

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP):
• Employer paid 6% PERS retirement contribution (The county currently pays the employee’s share of the retirement contribution.)
• A Choice of Medical Plans that include chiropractic coverage, alternative care, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• A Choice of Dental Plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Longevity pay
• Other retirement Savings Options that allow for additional retirement funds savings, including an option to contribute a portion of employee earnings on a pre or post-tax basis to a 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
• A variety of additional optional benefits (see link below for additional information)

This is a full time County position represented by AFSCME. Learn More About Benefits