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APPLYING FOR A JOB WITH PIERCE TRANSIT

Pierce Transit’s current Job Announcements are listed below. We only accept applications for positions that are currently open. You may also call our Job Line at 253.581.8097 for a voice recording of the jobs listed below or you may call 253.581.8080 and request that an application be mailed to you.

A separate application must be submitted for each job you are interested in applying for. All applications require an original signature. Some jobs require supplemental questionnaires that must be included with your application to be considered. Resumes may be attached, but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed Pierce Transit application form.

Your application must be received before 4:00 p.m. on the closing date stated on the job announcement. Postmarks and faxes received by the closing date will also be accepted. We do not accept emailed applications or resumes unless specifically noted on the job announcement.

Our selection processes are competitive. Responses on the application form and supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated for required minimum qualifications for the position. The most competitive candidates may be invited for further testing and/or interviews.

All applicants will be notified regarding the status of their application in writing or by phone. Please keep us informed of any changes in address or telephone number by calling 253.581.8080 and asking for Human Resources.

Pierce Transit will provide reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities during the selection process, if requested. Please notify Human Resources of such requests at 253.581.8080.

Job offers may be contingent upon successful completion of a physical examination, pre-employment drug screen, criminal background check, reference check, driving record check and/or other required verifications.

Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities with Pierce Transit!

CURRENT JOB POSTINGS:

MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

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Employees, not "at will", will be required to serve a six-month probationary period.
Pierce Transit provides a smoke-free work environment. Smoking is permitted only in designated outdoor areas.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Females and Minorities Encouraged to Apply

 


MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

Closing Date: December 1, 2009 at 4:00 p.m.

The Position:
An employee in this position will perform skilled work in the maintenance and repair of buildings and construction tasks including preventative maintenance on commercial transit building components, systems and equipment such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire protection, bus shelter, fueling and bus wash systems and other related duties as assigned. Essential functions: performs required activities in a safe manner as it relates to the repair and maintenance of buildings, shelters, stops and related equipment in all areas of the division’s responsibility; inspects, tests and repairs shop equipment such as lathes, hydraulic hoists, grinders, presses, vises, drill presses, battery chargers, hose reels, vehicle lifts, vehicle cleaning system, steam cleaners, parts cleaners, fire doors, roll doors and telescoping shop doors; diagnoses malfunctions; inspects, tests, adjusts, repairs and replaces complete or integral parts of all building equipment or systems; maintains preventive maintenance schedules as recommended by department and/or equipment manufacturers; estimates projects for time, labor requirements and material; develops cost estimates and makes bills for material; recommends and assists in the selection and purchase of necessary equipment and supplies needed to perform the assigned duties; troubleshoots, repairs and maintains fuel and petroleum dispensing systems including leak detection equipment; inspects, troubleshoots and repairs Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) compressors, piping, controls, storage vessels and dispensers; diagnoses malfunctions and repairs heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems; installs and repairs electrical wiring, lights, circuit breakers, switches and controls; runs conduit, pulls and hooks up wire per national electrical code; troubleshoots and repairs programmable logic controls to include sensors, modules and actuators; reads and interprets programming and makes adjustments to programming; cuts, threads and joins pipe and makes plumbing repairs and installations; welds and fabricates steel and aluminum signs, brackets, guards or components using oxy/acetylene, wire feed or MIG/TIG equipment; performs carpentry; installs floor coverings; repairs and replaces windows and doors including hardware; builds forms; pours, finishes or repairs concrete or masonry areas; performs roof repairs as needed; provides on the job instruction to apprentice maintenance mechanics; enters and maintains information regarding materials used and time spent on repair of various pieces of equipment and facilities through a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software; maintains a professional level of conduct, communications and customer service with other staff, external customers, vendors and subcontractors; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Starting Wage: $23.85 per hour           Wage Range: $23.85 per hour - $26.78 per hour

Minimum Qualifications:
Required:
Four years of recent facilities or commercial building maintenance experience. Desired: Graduation from a State approved apprenticeship program or trade school; Washington State non-residential maintenance electrician license; experience with programmable logic controls; and familiarity using personal computers and software packages.

Special Requirements: Must possess a complete set of facility maintenance hand tools. Must be available to work overtime and respond to emergencies as needed. Must possess a valid Washington State driver’s license at the time of hire. Must have the ability to perform the essential functions as described above including the ability to maneuver objects weighing in excess of fifty pounds.

Knowledge & Abilities:
Knowledge of: proper safety precautions and use of safety equipment, tools and machinery; principles, practices and operating procedures pertinent to facilities maintenance; basic computer skills in data entry; diagnosing malfunctions, testing, adjusting, repairing and replacing complete or integral parts of industrial equipment. Ability to: read, comprehend and apply written instructions or directions; operate a wide variety of repair shop equipment such as saws, lathes, presses, vises, drills, compressors, and hand tools in a safe manner; read and interpret blueprints, schematics and wiring diagrams; learn all equipment operations; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; conceptualize the work required, through personal observation or a verbal description, and determine what is necessary to obtain quality results; perform computerized work order methods and procedures, pass a job related examination; drive all job related vehicles and maintain a valid WA State driver’s license and CDL as required.

How to Apply:
You will need to complete a Pierce Transit application form and supplemental questionnaire clearly showing how you meet the minimum qualifications listed above. Application materials may also be obtained at Pierce Transit, 3701 96th Street SW, P.O. Box 99070, Lakewood, WA  98496 or by calling 253.581.8080.  Resumes will be accepted only if they are attached to a completed application form. Applicants who have applied for this position within the last six months are ineligible to re-apply at this time.

**Don't forget to download the supplemental questionnaire. Both documents must be submitted in order to be considered for the position.

1. Application
Please download and complete a
Pierce Transit Application. You may mail your completed application to Pierce Transit, P.O. Box 99070, Lakewood, WA 98496-0070 or drop off your application at 3701 96th St SW, Lakewood, WA 98499.

2. Supplemental Questionnaire
This position also requires you fill out a
supplemental questionnaire which may then be printed out and mailed to the above address along with your application form.

Selection Procedures:
Review and evaluation of information submitted in the application documents will determine selection of applicants for further consideration. The most competitively qualified candidates will be invited to appear before an oral review panel. Of those interviewed, the most competitive candidates will be referred for a practical exam. It is the responsibility of the applicant to supply sufficient information and detail on the application to permit the Agency to properly evaluate their qualifications and abilities as they relate to the position.

For questions or additional information, contact Jean White, Senior Human Resources Analyst at 253.581.8081.
Opening Date: November 17, 2009


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This page last updated 11/17/09


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