Mechanic's Helper - Travel Required

Bettis Companies • Topeka, KS

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Bettis Group of Companies, with a history dating back to 1979, operates multiple lines of business in the construction industry, covering all aspects of construction projects. They pride themselves on self-performing the majority of tasks to maintain strict quality control and have built a strong reputation for developing long-term relationships based on trust, performance, and reliability. The Mechanic's Helper position is crucial for assisting in the maintenance and repair of machinery and vehicles, ensuring their functionality and reliability. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with manual dexterity, capable of working with various tools and adhering to safety protocols. Travel is a requirement for this position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Excellent knowledge of machinery and hydraulic, electrical and other systems and their components.
• Aptitude in using various hand tools (screwdrivers, hammers etc.) and precision measurement tools (e.g. calipers).
• Ability to follow established procedures and practices and read instructions, blueprints etc.
• A strong commitment to all health and safety guidelines.
• Very good communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Must adhere to safety requirements as outline in the Employee Handbook.
• Must be able to work in a team environment and assist co-workers and supervisors with other duties as required.

Nice To Haves

• additional technical or vocational training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Inspect machines, engines, transmissions etc. and run diagnostic tests to discover functionality issues.
• Conduct repairs aiming for maximum reliability.
• Troubleshoot reported problems and resolve them in a timely manner.
• Perform maintenance on machinery, equipment and systems.
• Clean and apply lubricants to machinery components.
• Replenish fluids and components of engines and machinery.
• Provide consultation on correct maintenance and preventative measures to machine or vehicle users.
• Undertake other duties as assigned (e.g. repair of hydraulic systems, painting vehicles etc.).
• Keep logs of work and report on issues.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Drug Free Workplace
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

What This Job Offers

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