Journeyman Mobile Mechanic

Job overview

The Journeyman Mobile Mechanic role is an onsite field position based in Ferndale, WA, with travel to job sites and customer locations across Washington. The posting lists pay of $45–$60, depending on experience, but does not specify a pay period. WRS describes its work as centered on people, problem-solving, and integrity and says it has served communities as a trusted problem-solver since 1982. The mechanic diagnoses and repairs diesel, gas, and heavy equipment in the field and shop, helping keep crews’ and customers’ equipment operating. Working independently from a fully equipped service truck, the mechanic performs maintenance and repairs, responds to emergency breakdown calls, and documents completed work.

What you'll do

• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic problems
• interpret fault codes, diagrams, and service manuals
• troubleshoot engine and related systems
• perform preventive maintenance and repairs
• service brakes, suspension, steering, and tires
• test repairs
• travel to Washington job sites and customer locations
• respond to emergency breakdown calls, including on-call
• maintain the assigned service truck and equipment
• follow safety and environmental requirements
• maintain parts inventory and accurate repair records.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

journeyman mobile mechanic

ferndale wa

wrs

heavy equipment

diesel mechanic

field repairs

service truck

hydraulics

electrical diagnostics

5+ years required

washington travel

on-call rotation

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical coverage with HSA option
• dental and voluntary vision
• PTO
• 10 paid holidays
• short- and long-term disability
• life insurance
• $250 annual personal reimbursements
• ESOP and 401(k) eligibility after one year.

Why this role

Requires at least five years of heavy-equipment, diesel, or mobile-mechanic experience. On-call rotation, overtime, and travel availability are required; welding/fabrication skills, ASE or OEM certifications, and CDL are preferred.

About the employer

WRS is hiring for this role. Industry: Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Local. Sector: 48.