Vehicle Maintenance Technician I or Vehicle Maintenance Technician II - IBEW SCU-8 - Buena Vista FL

Duke Energy Corporation•Lake Buena Vista, FL

19h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for performing preventative maintenance, inspections, and basic repairs on utility vehicles and equipment. This includes, but is not limited to, passenger cars, pickup trucks, SUVs, medium and heavy trucks, trailers, and off-road equipment. Maintenance operations may take place in the garage or at field locations during various work schedules depending on business needs. Depending on the desired qualifications of the successful applicant, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position at a higher level within the job hierarchy.

Requirements

Two year associate degree or certificate in auto, diesel, or heavy equipment mechanics from a vocational school OR a high school diploma/GED.
For Vehicle Maintenance Technician I: In addition to required degree or certificate, one (1) year minimum of related experience OR In lieu of degree or certificate, a high school diploma/GED AND two (2) years minimum of related experience.
For Vehicle Maintenance Technician II: In addition to required degree, two (2) years minimum of related work experience OR In lieu of degree, high school diploma/GED AND four (4) years minimum of related work experience.
Ability to obtain a Class A CDL license within 6 months of hire date.
Must be able to stand and walk on concrete surface for extended periods of time.
Must be able to work in garage environment with associated noise, fumes and dust and tolerate heights in aerial devices.
Must be able to lift and/or push at least 100lbs several times per shift.
Must be able to carry at least 50 lbs a distance of at least 25 feet.
Repeated bending and twisting is required.
This position has a residency requirement of living within 60 minutes of the assigned operations complex.
This position contains a weight restriction of 275 pounds as an essential function of the job.
Must be able to respond to emergency situations.
Must be able to travel for training/work related events within Duke Energy's footprint (Midwest, Florida, Carolinas).

Nice To Haves

Electric Utility Fleet Experience
Basic Hydraulic Experience
ASE Certifications
AWS Welding Certifications
National Fluid Power Certification
Effective communication (both written and oral) and interpersonal skills
Demonstrate ability to interact effectively with peers, customers and management
Demonstrate ability to make sound decisions, exercising good judgement and setting priorities
Demonstrate ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Experience with computer equipment, laptops, keyboard, tablets, etc.

Responsibilities

Perform preventative maintenance inspections on light & medium duty vehicles/equipment and assist higher classification of technicians with PM’s on all vehicles and equipment.
Assist with Federal DOT inspections.
Adhere to all Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) for DOT inspections.
Provide assistance on dielectric test inspections.
Perform diagnostics and repairs on light and medium vehicles (gas & diesel), forklifts, trailers and powered equipment.
Service light, medium, and heavy duty tires and rims.
Maintain the appropriate level of technical competence required to diagnose and repair vehicles/equipment.
Perform hydraulic brake systems and component repairs, including wheel ends.
Assist with hydraulic component repairs.
Assist with air brake system inspections and repairs.
Assist higher classification of technicians with diagnostics and repairs on all vehicles/equipment.
Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair basic electric system components, cranking, lighting, charging systems.
Perform basic repairs on light & medium duty vehicle HVAC systems and component repairs.
Perform all levels of preventative maintenance inspections on all vehicles, equipment, and aerial devices (for Tech II).
Perform DOT inspections (for Tech II).
Perform required ANSI/OSHA inspections (for Tech II).
Troubleshoot/repair/replace all hydraulic systems and components, including troubleshooting of inoperable aerial devices (for Tech II).
Inspecting, analyzing, adjusting and repairing all hydraulic and electronic circuits, hydraulic components and attachments (for Tech II).
Perform dielectric testing, load test/structural test on aerials and cranes (for Tech II).
Perform diagnostics and repairs on medium and heavy duty trucks, (gas & diesel) light duty, tractors, forklifts, trailers and powered equipment, (plant/construction type equipment) (for Tech II).
Troubleshoot ABS systems, hydraulic brake and air brake systems, power take off units, transmissions, transfer cases, differential assemblies and 4x4 front drive axle assemblies (for Tech II).
Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair electronic engine controls, electric systems and components, cranking, lighting, charging and electronic transmission controls including hybrid vehicles (for Tech II).
Diagnose, repair A/C systems and components (for Tech II).
Perform Basic Welding on Steel and Aluminum (Stick, MiG) (for Tech II).