Mechanic
About The Position
Portland Utilities Construction Co., LLC, an Azuria Water Solutions company, is seeking an experienced Mechanic to join their team. This role involves performing maintenance and repair tasks on trucks, trailers, and heavy construction equipment that support construction operations in the Knoxville, TN area and/or the southeastern region of the United States. The company is committed to excellence in water and wastewater pipeline rehabilitation and values, develops, and empowers its employees. The ideal candidate will be proficient in preventive maintenance, diagnostic testing, analyzing results, and repairing/replacing components such as engines, steering, transmission, braking, or lighting systems. A limited sign-on bonus of $2,000 is offered for new hires without a CDL license who meet specific program criteria.
Requirements
- Valid Driver’s License Required
- Someone Who is Dependable/Honest
- Someone Who is Willing to Learn/Follow Directions
- Someone who pays attention to detail and has organizational skills
- Creative Problem Solver
- Good interpersonal skills, strong verbal communication skills
- Ability to travel extensively 100% of the time each week, which could have you away from home for 2-3 weeks at a time
- Ability to walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, crouch, bend, reach, kneel, crawl, stretch, use hands to handle objects, tools or controls; talk and hear without visual cues, lift push, and pull up to 75 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations
Nice To Haves
- Degree or diploma in mechanical or automotive engineering; ASE Diesel Certification advantageous
- Has a working knowledge of the federal motor carrier safety regulations
- Served in the United States Military or have an equivalent graduation from a trade school that specializes in engine or shop mechanics
- One (1) year plus proven experience performing preventive maintenance on trucks and heavy equipment, hydraulic systems
- Working knowledge of diesel and as engines and hydraulic systems
- Proficient with maintenance and repair tools
- Good IT and knowledgeable in reading diagnostic codes
- Able to diagnose complex issues
- Identify, locate and diagnose the components of truck brake systems, including hydraulic and air brake systems
- Possess own hand tools
Responsibilities
- Performing preventive maintenance on trucks, trailers, and construction equipment
- Schedule the repairs and maintenance of equipment
- Maintain detailed records of serviced vehicles and interact with field supervision daily.
- Adhering to an inspection procedure checklist.
- Maintaining a parts inventory
- Ensuring the cleanliness of the shop
- Running diagnostic tests on vehicles
- Analyzing diagnostic test results
- Replacing vehicle engines, steering mechanisms, transmissions and braking systems.
- Checking vehicle lighting systems
- Test driving vehicles to gauge performance
- Perform other duties as assigned including but not limited to moving machines, off-loading equipment, running errands and closing shop/yard
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Daily per diem while traveling
- 100% covered individual hotel room stays while traveling
- Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
- 401K matching
- Tuition Assistance
- Paid time off and overtime pay
- On-the-job training with full pay
- Company paid PPE and safety gear
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Work for a forward thinking and innovative company
- Ecological footprint-we are rehabbing the world’s infrastructure one pipe at a time with minimal disruption to people’s daily routines with little waste
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
