Field Mechanic

Irby Construction Company•Cocoa, FL

120d•Onsite

About The Position

Irby Construction Company has been building infrastructure for the power industry for over 75 years. We are a company that values safety, people, innovation, and performance. We offer an inclusive work environment, a family-oriented culture, excellent benefits, and clear career growth paths. As a subsidiary of Quanta Services, we provide the stability and resources of a Fortune 500 organization. This role is for a Field Service Mechanic responsible for operating/driving any truck, including tractor trailers, to support all assigned work activities. The job requires three (3) years of field mechanic experience and a valid commercial driver’s license. This position covers the entire state of Florida and requires repairs to be made in field conditions.

Requirements

Must have at least three (3) years of experience as a field service mechanic.
Is required to hold a valid commercial driver’s license.
Is required to maintain a current Medical Certification Card.
Trustworthy and safety minded and must be conversant with all safety procedures/requirements applicable to the equipment.
All individuals in this personnel classification must meet requirements of OSHA standard 29 CFT 1910 for the specific operated equipment.
Lifting and handling materials up to 60 pounds unassisted.
Walking and working across uneven terrain.
Have good manual dexterity and machine-controlling skills
Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, dig, and reach
Climbing on and off large trucks and equipment.

Nice To Haves

May be required to relocate as work requirements demand.
May be required to obtain light crane certification for boom trucks etc.
May work in storm restoration operations to rebuild and/or repair damaged power systems.
May attend training classes or seminars to gather knowledge of new processes, safety regulations and/or refresher training.

Responsibilities

Analyzes malfunctions and repairs, rebuilds and maintains motor vehicles and construction equipment, such as pickup trucks and heavier trucks ranging from ½ ton to 10 ton GVWR, company automobiles, cranes, power shovels, digger derricks, aerial lift equipment, motor graders, trench-digging machines, conveyors, bulldozers, pumps, compressors, portable generators, portable power supplies, hydraulic press heads and motors and pneumatic tools.
Operates and inspects machines or equipment to diagnose defects.
Tests overhauled equipment to ensure operating efficiency.
May weld or have welded broken parts and structural members.
May fabricate or have fabricated, parts or devices used in the construction and/or maintenance of power and telecommunication systems.
Perform general cleanup of equipment and may direct workers engaged in cleaning parts and assist with assembly and disassembly of equipment.
May repair, adjust and maintain specialized machinery, such as conductor pullers, tensioners, spacer buggies, drilling and cutting equipment.
Plans work procedure, using charts, technical manuals, and experience.
Raises equipment using hydraulic jack or hoist, to gain access to mechanical units bolted to underside of equipment.
Remove as needed, engine, transmission, or differential, using wrenches and hoist.
Disassembles unit and inspects parts for wear, using test equipment, calipers, and thickness gauges.
May repair replace parts or send equipment off to have parts, such as pistons, rods, gears, valves and bearing replaced.
Overhauls or replaces carburetors, fuel injection systems, blowers, generators, distributors, starters, and pumps.
May rebuild or send off to be rebuilt crankshafts and cylinder blocks, valve heads, etc.
Rewires ignition system, lights, and instrument panel.
Relines and adjusts brakes, clutches, align front end, repairs or replaces shock absorbers and solders leak in radiator.
Mend damaged body and fenders by hammering out or filling in dents and welded broken parts.
Replaces and adjusts headlights, and installs and repairs accessories, such as radios, heaters, mirrors, and windshield wipers.
Identify safety equipment on a specific piece of equipment.
Read and use the operations manual of a specific piece of equipment.
Identify components and controls of machine.
Able to perform daily walk arounds, routine and periodic checks, inspections, and the maintenance of equipment.
Learn and interpret proper hand signals.
Assist with the service and maintenance schedule of the equipment.
Read and use all capacity charts for the equipment.
Perform the setup of the equipment, connect, and disconnect trailers.
Capable of securing loads on trailers.
May also perform other duties as needed.
Have the ability to spot or recognize potential danger areas and take evasive actions on his/her own initiative.