Vehicle Maintenance Technician - Diesel

The City of Chehalis is currently accepting application for the position of Vehicle Maintenance Technician in the Public Works Department Street Division for the diesel mechanic position. 

This is a regular, full time position with a 2023 pay range of $53,220 to $64,688 depending on qualifications, with medical, dental, retirement, and other benefits. 

The Vehicle Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining the City’s vehicles, facilities and mechanical systems, to ensure their overall reliability for use.  The Vehicle Maintenance Technician performs all routine preventative maintenance, testing, diagnostics, fabrication, electronics, body shop, service and repair work (ranging from minor vehicle and equipment service to major repairs) and keeps records of expenditures and service completed on all City vehicles and mechanical systems. 

Qualification include - Graduate of an accredited high school or GED equivalent, supplemented by extensive journeyman-level courses and training in automotive/mechanical, electrical, and vehicle systems related work with ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certifications, i.e.: gasoline and diesel engines, air brake systems, suspensions and hydraulics.  Minimum of six years’ experience in major repair and maintenance of automotive/vehicle and heavy equipment and components and systems. Minimum of five years’ experience in diagnostic analysis and troubleshooting of vehicles and vehicle components.

While the preferred applicant will already possess the required CDL at the time of appointment, there is an opportunity to acquire the required CDL during the first year on the job.

Please see the attached job description for further information. 

TO APPLY:  Please submit a cover letter and a current resume to:

City of Chehalis Human Resources
Glenn Schaffer
350 N. Market Blvd.
Chehalis, WA 98532
gschaffer@ci.chehalis.wa.us

The City of Chehalis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.