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Mechanic

Key Facts

Full time
English

Other Skills

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    Time Management
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    Teamwork
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    Self-Motivation

Roles & Responsibilities

  • 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

Requirements:

  • 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

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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