Field Mechanic

Job Summary:

Responsible for the onsite maintenance needed to keep equipment operating in the field. Field Mechanic applies automotive mechanics knowledge related to the inspection, maintenance and repair of vehicles and special equipment all while working in a field environment. Receive instructions from the supervisor and perform work to make sure it conforms to established regulations and procedures. Must be a professional mechanic at the gasoline, diesel and senior mechanic level, with solid knowledge and experience in a wide variety of skills. These skills include, but are not limited to, equipment service and repair of Mobile Hydraulics, Aerial Hydraulics, OSHA Boom Inspections, BIT Biennial inspections of terminals, Air Brakes, Diesel and Gasoline powered vehicles and equipment.

Job Description:

• The Field Mechanic is responsible for the maintenance and repair of company owned, rented or borrowed, electric utility-related vehicles (service, construction, transport and passenger vehicles) and various types of equipment.

• Diagnostics - Conducts visual, auditory andoperational inspection of vehicles and equipment to identify andtroubleshoot problems for repair; identifies problem causes;researches problems via repair manuals, schematics, OEM's, servicebulletins and other mechanics, as needed

• Repairs / Rebuilds Vehicles& Components - Uses hand tools and power tools to disassemble,access and re-assemble equipment or components; removes and replaces broken or worn parts (such as cylinders, brakes and gaskets); performs tune-ups and electrical repairs .

• Uses power and hand toolsto access, remove and/or replace worn or broken parts

• Changes oil and filters; cleans and lubricates moving parts; identifies worn parts for preventative repair work

• Inspect, maintain and repair vehicles and special equipment installed in said units

• Complete all duties and responsibilities of a gasoline, diesel and senior mechanic in a field environment.

• Experience with Microsoft Office programs, and abilityto use an FMIS Fleet Management Information System to input andresearch maintenance history information as needed

• Good Welding and Fabricating skills. Ability to read and interpret schematics and blueprints.

• Self-starter and detail-oriented individual

• Follow all policies and procedures.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Perform major storm restoration work and associated drills as assigned.

Additional Job Description:

Education and experience

• Highschool Diploma or GED Experience

• Self-starter

• Detail oriented

• Computer literate

• Welding and Fabricating skills

• Ability to read and interpret schematics and blueprints

• Exam Requirements (passed the following exam required for this class):

• General Skills

• Defensive Diving DOT

• Medical Examination

• Have 5 years of experience in the tasks performed at the Gasoline, Diesel or Senior Mechanic level is preferred.

License/Certifications

• Have a CDL Class A or Heavy Class 8- 9 license to drive heavy vehicles.

• Hold a Automotive Technician in Mechanics of Heavy Equipment and Trucks or Technician Mechanics in Automotive Vehicles license issued by the Puerto Rico Examining Board of Automotive Mechanics and Technicians.

• Clean Driving Record Preferred, ASE Certification (T-Series 1-8) Desired

Travel Requirements

100%

Physical Demands

• Stationary Position: Frequently

• Pushing/ Pulling/ Reaching: Constantly

• Climb: Constantly

• Kneel: Constantly

• Grab: Constantly

• Bend: Constantly

• Lift/ Carry over: 31-50 LBS

• Vision: Vision acuity to operate vehicle

• Hearing: Understanding sounds required for operating vehicle

Working Conditions

• Wet or humid: Constantly

• Working near or on moving mechanical parts: Constantly

• Working near or on heavy machinery: Constantly

• Working in high places: N/A

• Exposed to fumes or airborne particles: Seldom

• Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals: Seldom

• Frequency of working in outdoor weather conditions: Constantly

• Work with electricity: N/A

• Work with explosives: N/A

• Work on or near a source of radiation: N/A

• Loud Noise conditions (above 87 db.): Frequently

• Other environmental factors including weather conditions.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and it is because of this that we offer equal employment opportunity to both our employees and candidates, while also striving for an environment that is free of any form of discrimination and harassment. We base our employment decision solely on the qualifications of the individual, their merits, and the present needs of the business.