Enjoy a Family-Oriented Culture, Year-Round Work, Competitive Compensation and a $3000 Sign-On Bonus Paid Out Over the First Year

If you are a skilled journeyman diesel mechanic with 5+ years of experience performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs of light and medium-duty trucks and heavy equipment, this role offers you some interesting advantages. You will:

• Work on a diverse fleet of commercial trucks and heavy equipment. Quick question for you - click here
• Add to your strong skills through the variety of work. For example, you'll learn pavers and other equipment you may not have worked on previously, and when we have new equipment, we'll ensure you'll get the needed training.
• Play a critical role on the 1st shift team including new to seasoned mechanics.
• Enjoy a culture based on trust and respect. We offer family and holiday company-sponsored events, a focus on health, such as discounted YMCA memberships, and more. 
• Work year-round. Unlike many construction roles, we don't have an off season!
• Earn competitive pay, overtime and comprehensive benefits.

With over 40 years of experience, AA Asphalting LLC has become the largest asphalt and concrete restoration company in the Pacific Northwest. We provide a safe and stable work environment for our employees, quality workmanship and outstanding service to our customers including public utilities, government agencies, general contractors, private businesses, and individual homeowners. Our main offices and shop are located in Sumner, WA with service yards supporting an expanding group of branch territories located across north and south Seattle, Centralia, Issaquah, Maltby, Seatac, Tacoma and Vancouver, WA.  

Pictured throughout: Images of our fleet and operations.

To be a good fit for the role of Diesel Mechanic, you will have:

• 5+ years of diesel mechanic, journeyman experience including:
  • Skill maintaining, diagnosing and repairing trucks and heavy equipment  Quick question for you - click here
  • Manual transmission diagnoses and service
  • Hydraulic, air and electric brake troubleshooting and repair; brake certification  Quick question for you - click here
• Knowledge of regulations; DOT certification, a history of performing DOT inspections 
• Experience with computerized diagnostic equipment
• Your own set of tools (up to 2" sockets and wrenches, 1/2" & 3/4" drives)
• A valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record; CDL Class A preferred
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check
• Schedule flexibility to meet the seasonal peak and other business demands

This is a day shift position working 10-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, with additional Saturday work, depending on demand. Demand tends to ebb and flow, particularly seasonally, so schedule flexibility and willingness to work overtime will be essential.

Reporting to the Shop Foreman, as Diesel Mechanic, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing a fleet of trucks and heavy equipment, including pavers, backhoes, rollers, excavators and more. Your duties will include:

• Performing general and special maintenance, including hydraulic, electrical and pneumatic diagnosis and repair on trucks and equipment in both the shop and field
• Completing routine inspections on trucks and equipment as necessary
• Keeping accurate records in the shop maintenance system (RTA) of all repairs
• Assisting with or completing the fabrication of parts and/or tools necessary to complete a specific task
• Ordering and organizing parts and maintaining stock of inventory. Following up with the Shop Foreman to ensure all needed parts and/or supplies have been properly documented, ordered, and/or received
• Remaining at shop on designated late night until all crews have returned
• Complying with and following all safety regulations
• Performing other duties as required

You will work in a fully enclosed, temperature-controlled shop that includes three drive-through bays with 14-ft roll-up doors, a wash bay, fabrication bay, and air, oil and power hose reels that stretch from bay to bay. The team supports a fleet including 79 commercial vehicles ranging from Class 1, light-duty trucks to Class 8 dump trucks and 82 trailers. The fleet includes a mix of older and newer trucks and equipment with varying levels of emissions. Likewise, the team has members with a mix of experience including a fabricator and three other mechanics. Your success will be evident through the quality and timeliness of your repairs (i.e. next to no comebacks).

This description is intended to give you a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities.

Excellent compensation and benefits
We support the health and welfare of our employees by providing a competitive wage and overtime opportunities, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan + profit sharing option, paid vacation and holidays, an annual tool reimbursement and more.

Safety first
In addition to a safety-first approach across our business, we are dedicated to keeping employees safe and working during the pandemic. We got in front of COVID before it was required, seeking the appropriate PPE and taking steps such as social distancing and extra cleanliness. Our approach was a reflection of our ongoing commitment to safety.

Training and professional growth
We are committed to providing ongoing training and professional growth opportunities, from learning new equipment to a CDL Class A and other certification training and more. And, as you add to your skills, you can also move up in pay grade. 

Growth
Though we've been in business since 1978, we continue to grow and evolve through mergers, such as our 2017 merger with Action Paving, and by expanding territory services. Our newer Vancouver territory provides paving services to commercial, municipal and private customers throughout Washington State and Central and Western Oregon.