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Equipment Technician 3

Washington State University, Pullman, WA, United States


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R-14824**Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:**May 10, 2026If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.**Available Title(s):**600K-YN\_CS\_NPS - Equipment Technician 3**Business Title:**Equipment Technician 3**Employee Type:**Classified**Position Details:****The Opportunity:**As the Equipment Technician 3, you perform journey‐level inspection, troubleshooting, diagnosis, servicing, and major and minor mechanical repairs on a wide range of equipment used in highway maintenance, heavy and industrial/commercial operations, or motorized farm work. You carry out preventative maintenance, operate shop equipment as part of your daily responsibilities, and may order, requisition, and maintain an inventory of parts.**Additional Information:**This is a **full-time** (**100%** FTE), **permanent** position. This position is overtime **eligible.**

**Monthly Salary:** $5,271 to $6,107 | Range 50G (Steps G-M) | Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with .

In accordance with , the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

**Benefits:** WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the

and .**Required Qualifications:*** High school graduation or possession of a GED certificate and three (3) years of experience in the performance of preventative maintenance and repairs assisting a journey level mechanic. Successful completion of vocational technical training in heavy equipment and/or industrial/commercial equipment repair, including welding may substitute year for year for up to two (2) years of experience, or one (1) year of experience as a journey-level mechanic maintaining and repairing heavy-duty equipment, or journey-level standing as a heavy equipment and/or industrial/commercial mechanic as demonstrated by completion of a recognized apprenticeship; or by journey-level standing as recognized by a labor union.* Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license and meet requirements in accordance with

and departmental driving standards.* Possession of, or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire, an Authorized Emission Specialist certification.* Possession of, or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire, a Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning certification.**Preferred Qualifications:*** Front end alignment experience using modern alignment machines.* Possession of, or ability to obtain at time of hire, a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).* Oxygen/acetylene and Arc and/or wire feed welding experience.* Three (3) years experience as a heavy equipment mechanic.**Position Sponsorship Eligibility:** Not eligible for work visa sponsorship.**About Department/College/Area/ Campus:****About Facilities Services (WSU Pullman):** Facilities Services’ primary mission is the stewardship, maintenance, and operations of the campus buildings, grounds, and utilities on the Pullman campus. We aspire to be the service provider of choice and the employer of choice. We believe in developing solutions of lasting value through robust dialogue and collaboration with our campus partners and industry. Our staff of skilled trades-people, custodians, architects, engineers, interior designers, and support staff strive to demonstrate our commitment to integrity and professionalism.**Working at WSU:** As one of the nation’s top public research institutions, Washington State University (WSU) conducts research that improves the lives of people in Washington, the United States, and across the globe. When you make the choice to join WSU, you are joining a community committed to making a positive difference in the lives of others. You will join a team of faculty and staff dedicated to bringing the world the next generation of innovators, leaders, health care providers, and citizens.The university offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to meet the diverse needs of its employees including health care and dental care options, retirement plans, long-term disability insurance, paid time off, professional development and a host of work/life quality programs. In addition, eligible employees may apply for a tuition waiver for many academic classes offered on campus. For more information about the benefits and programs available to WSU employees, follow .**Area/College:** Facilities Services

**Department Name:** Facilities Services, Operations

**Location:** Pullman, WA 99164**Application Instructions:** Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

1) Resume

2) Cover Letter

**External candidates**, upload all documents in the “Application Document” section of your application.

**Current WSU Employees (internal candidates)**, before starting your Workday application, . Internal candidates, upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.

Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.

Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.

**Background Check:** This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by , engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.**Time Type:**Full time**Position Term:**12 MonthWashington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities.WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or .**Notice of Non-Discrimination**In matters of admission, employment, housing or services, or in the educational programs or activities it operates, WSU does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, physical disability, mental disability, sensory disability, use of a trained service animal, age, religion, creed, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, honorably discharged
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