Fleet Mechanic 1/C

Iberdrola•Vestal, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under directive supervision, inspects, repairs, adjusts, and maintains all types of transportation and construction units and equipment. This includes performing motor and electrical work, suspension and body component repairs, transmission overhauls, and hydraulic equipment maintenance. The role also involves operating machinery, welding, directing the work of others, and acquiring knowledge for advancement. Performing other related or less skilled work as directed, including preparing time sheets and other clerical work, is also part of the responsibilities. A valid driver's license and relevant certifications are required.

Requirements

Must pass a test of basic knowledge of mechanical and electrical principles applying to automotive and construction equipment.
Must demonstrate ability to handle tools.
Must be a high school graduate or have obtained an equivalency diploma recognized by the State of New York.
Must be familiar with Company's Safety Rules, approved methods of resuscitation and be able to render practical First Aid.
Must obtain required licenses to drive and inspect Company equipment.
Normal health, physique and use of senses as indicated by passing the required physical examination given by a Company physician, including color perception.
Strength and endurance adequate for arduous labor in all kinds of outdoor weather conditions.
Possess temperament suited to jobs where manual dexterity, precision and patience are particularly essential.
Must be willing to work extra and/or irregular hours and/or a shift schedule.
Must be willing to work under unusual or special working conditions and surroundings, as well as the normal working conditions pertaining to this job.
Must be particularly alert in observing hazards and avoiding accidents.
Must possess keen faculties of observation.
Must meet general requirements for all employees as described in the Preamble to Job Specifications.

Nice To Haves

Previous mechanical experience preferred.
Had a year's experience as a Laborer in the Transportation Department.

Responsibilities

Inspects, repairs, adjusts, and maintains all types of transportation and construction units and equipment.
Performs motor and electrical work, including adjusting timing, ignition systems, carburetors, and fuel systems.
Inspects, removes, adjusts, repairs, and installs suspension and body components, axles, running gear assemblies, wheels, brakes, and steering assemblies.
Repairs radiators, transmissions, differentials, and engine accessories such as generators, alternators, starters, coils, and filters.
Clears up trouble on units on the road or in the field.
Road tests vehicles.
Inspects, repairs, overhauls, adjusts, and maintains all types of transmissions.
Performs work on hydraulic equipment such as pole-hole diggers and aerial lifts, including valves, controls, cylinders, motors, pumps, and pressure adjustments.
Operates a lathe and builds bodies or compartments.
Operates acetylene and electric welding equipment for cutting, heating, burning, welding, and brazing operations.
Directs the work of others and assists them.
Acquires the necessary knowledge and skills required for advancement to a fully qualified Mechanic-First Class.
Performs other related or less skilled work as directed, including preparing time sheets, running records, gasoline and oil records, and performing other clerical work as required.
Obtains required licenses to drive and inspect Company equipment.
If mandated by New York State, must be certified to repair motor vehicles and crane equipment.