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Mechanic

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Experience servicing and repairing heavy equipment such as bucket trucks, digger trucks, backhoes, dump trucks, fleet pickups, and more
  • Ability to travel extensively with frequent overnight stays and work independently in the field (south/southwest Michigan and northern Indiana)
  • Knowledge of safety procedures, PPE usage, and ability to follow industry standards and manufacturer manuals
  • Strong communication skills to coordinate with Maintenance Supervisors, Foremen, and Operators and ensure parts availability

Responsibilities

  • Perform all repairs per industry standards and/or manufacturer manuals
  • Travel extensively to project sites to provide on-site maintenance and support
  • Perform asset inspections and repairs when not working on scheduled work
  • Communicate with the Maintenance Supervisor regarding the cause of equipment failures, unit out-of-service, and daily schedule compliance

About the company

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Kent Power

Infrastructure & Heavy Civil Construction

Kent Power believes in doing things the right way - the safe way, the first time around. Our vision is to become a leader and rank among the top tier of contractors in the electrical and natural gas industries. We plan to do this all while continuing to care for our people, serve our customers, and execute strategically. Since our founding in 1978 by Richard J. Kent, the Company has developed in the services we offer and the way we serve the people we care for. We specialize in outside plant projects for public utilities and communications companies including the construction and maintenance of power lines, electrical substations, and telecommunications infrastructure.

Company details

IndustryInfrastructure & Heavy Civil Construction
Company size201 - 500

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Job description

Summary

The Field Service Mechanic plays a vital role in ensuring our utility construction crews have safe, reliable, well-maintained equipment to keep operations running effectively. This position is responsible for servicing and repairing a variety of heavy equipment, including bucket trucks, digger trucks, backhoes, dump trucks, fleet pickups, and more. As a technician, you will travel extensively to various project sites, providing on-site maintenance and support. This role requires frequent overnight travel and the ability to work independently in the field - primary service area will be south/southwest Michigan and northern Indiana.

General responsibilities:

  • Perform all repairs per industry standards and/or manufacturer manuals.
  • Perform asset inspections and repairs when not working on scheduled work.
  • Communicate with the Maintenance Supervisor regarding the cause of equipment failures, unit out-of-service, and daily schedule compliance.
  • Ensure proper/required parts are on hand prior to beginning repairs.
  • Ensure both Company-owned and personally-owned tools are always in good working order.
  • Communicate effectively with Foremen and Operators regarding equipment repairs.
  • Wear proper PPE and follow all established safety procedures.
  • Ensure that shop equipment and conditions are maintained at required safe levels.

 

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