Garage Mechanic

Berkshire Hathaway Energy • Des Moines, IA

5d

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Garage Mechanic performs a variety of skilled tasks to maintain vehicles and other equipment, and may perform body and fender work. The mechanic diagnoses, maintains, and repairs motorized and non-motorized equipment and components, including mechanical and hydraulic systems on specialized equipment. The position also includes preventive maintenance, field repairs, fabrication, vehicle painting, recordkeeping, equipment operation, and leading and instructing employees. Work must be performed safely and in accordance with applicable rules, regulations, and procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Certified driver's license required at the time of hire or within six months of hire.
• Must be a journeyman mechanic with at least four years of related experience.
• Must meet highway alcohol and drug testing requirements.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Perform all work safely and comply with applicable safety rules, regulations, and procedures, protecting employees and the public from injury.
• Diagnose, maintain, and repair motorized and non-motorized equipment and components.
• Diagnose, dismantle, inspect, and overhaul mechanical or hydraulic systems on booms, derricks, diggers, bucket trucks, cranes, and similar equipment.
• Repair pumps, cylinders, valves, pulleys, levers and controls, lines, hoses, cables, drive assemblies, and hydraulic winches.
• Maintain and repair special equipment, including small engines, portable and stationary generators, hydraulic, pneumatic and electric tools, winches, gear boxes, and add-on components.
• Perform housekeeping tasks.
• Drive vehicles and equipment to designated locations as required, including for maintenance service calls, and operate associated devices.
• Pick up and deliver vehicles, equipment, parts, and supplies associated with garage work.
• Diagnose and repair vehicles and equipment in the field.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment and components.
• Keep records of labor, parts, and vehicle data as prescribed.
• Lay out and fabricate steel, sheet metal, aluminum, and fiberglass using welding and mechanical or chemical means.
• Sand and mask bodies, and paint vehicles and equipment.
• Lead, train, and instruct employees in their work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED