Fleet Mechanic - D/P

Southern Company•Macon, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is part of a developmental program for a qualified mechanic at a Georgia Power Fleet Service Facility. The program is a maximum four-year apprenticeship; its duration depends on the candidate’s current skill level, knowledge, experience, and abilities maintaining light- and heavy-duty vehicles and equipment. The role is covered by a collective bargaining agreement with International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union Number 84; membership is optional. Work locations are determined through a statewide seniority process. The position requires availability for emergency response and storm duty, including evening, night, weekend, holiday, overtime, and possible out-of-state work. Evening hours will be determined upon hire. Candidates must live within a one-hour commute of the designated work location or be willing to relocate there immediately at their own expense; relocation benefits are not available. The position may also require travel to other company locations and overnight stays. The mechanic diagnoses, maintains, and repairs a broad range of fleet vehicles and specialized equipment, including engines, transmissions, braking and steering systems, air conditioning, electrical and hydraulic systems, aerial devices, cranes, and construction equipment. Duties include preventive maintenance, inspections, road testing, field repairs, welding, and metal fabrication. The role requires routine work at elevated heights when testing aerial devices, compliance with safety procedures, customer-service focus, and the ability to work in temperature extremes. Employees must bring their own required hand tools, including a top toolbox, upon hire; a minimum tool list will be provided. Candidates must provide composite- or steel-toe shoes or boots. Employment is contingent on a thorough background check, drug screen, DOT medical exam, and successful completion of the required pre-employment tests.

Requirements

Documented completion of a two-year vocational or technical school program in automotive or diesel technology; or at least four years of work experience in a fleet maintenance facility or qualifying military wheel-vehicle maintenance experience; or a combination of related fleet or qualifying military experience and automotive or diesel training/coursework totaling four years.
Ability to perform hydraulic, electronic, and mechanical maintenance and repairs on medium- and heavy-duty trucks, aerial devices, light vehicles, forklifts, and other specialized fleet equipment.
Knowledge of hydraulic principles, air conditioning, diesel and gasoline engines, automatic transmissions, braking systems, electrical systems and electronics, basic cutting and welding, and basic computer use.
Ability to use PC-based software to troubleshoot and repair Ford, Freightliner, International, Cummins, and Caterpillar systems.
Effective communication and organizational skills, problem-solving ability, and ability to work successfully in a team.
Ability to take instruction and direction and translate them into action.
Ability to read, understand, and follow procedures, rules, and regulations.
Ability to perform physically demanding work in hot and cold temperature extremes.
Demonstrated ethical behavior and alignment with the stated values of Safety First, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance, and Total Commitment.
A history of safe work practices, as evidenced by working accident- and injury-free.
Must pass the written Construction and Skilled Trade Test (CAST) and the Physical Abilities Test (PAT).
Must have a valid State of Georgia motor vehicle driver’s license.
Must possess a valid Class A CDL with air-brake certification and a valid DOT Medical Card, or a Class A CDL learner’s permit and valid DOT Medical Card. Learner’s permit holders must obtain a Class A CDL within six months of hire.
Must meet the stated equipment weight guideline: current body weight at or below 280 pounds, fully dressed with work boots and excluding tools, and maintain that weight.
Must be able to lift and/or drag up to 50 pounds of equipment.
Must be able to bend, kneel, crawl, climb, walk, stoop, and stand for long periods.
Must bring the hand tools needed for the job, including a top toolbox, immediately upon hire.
Must provide composite- or steel-toe shoes or boots.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must be available for after-hours support and storm duty, including evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and possible out-of-state travel.
Must be available to work at other company locations as needed, including out-of-town travel and overnight stays.
Must successfully complete a background check, drug screen, and DOT medical examination before employment.

Nice To Haves

ASE certifications.
Welding and/or hydraulic certifications.
International Fluid Power Society Mobile Hydraulic Mechanic certification.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and perform major and minor repairs on gasoline and diesel engines, including inspecting and replacing worn or broken parts.
Diagnose, repair, and overhaul power transmission systems, including clutches, transmissions, differentials, gears, bearings, universal joints, and hydraulic units.
Inspect, service, and repair vehicle braking systems.
Diagnose, repair, and adjust steering mechanisms and other controls.
Diagnose and repair vehicle air-conditioning systems.
Repair vehicle body and chassis parts using hand and power tools, electric arc welding equipment, and oxyacetylene welding equipment.
Road-test vehicles; drive trucks or equipment as required; and inspect vehicles in the shop and field.
Use PC-based diagnostic equipment to diagnose engine, chassis, and drivetrain systems.
Diagnose and perform electrical, hydraulic, and other needed repairs in the field.
Perform preventive maintenance, DOT inspections, and minor and major repairs on aerial devices, digger derricks, cranes, trenchers, construction equipment, medium- and heavy-duty trucks, automobiles, light trucks, and other equipment.
Read and interpret manuals, drawings, inspection forms, and specifications.
Perform welding on vehicles, equipment, and tools; fabricate metal parts; straighten and repair bent items; and fabricate and install items such as bumpers, ladder racks, toolboxes, and pipe railings.
Test aerial devices by operating platforms at elevated heights.
Follow safety policies and procedures and provide customer-focused service.
Provide after-hours support and storm-duty service, including additional hours and possible travel.
Travel to other company locations when needed, including out-of-town travel and overnight stays.