Shop Mechanic

Overview

We are looking for an experienced shop mechanic for a project located in Las Vegas, NV. They will perform vehicle and equipment servicing duties, routine maintenance activities, general vehicle and equipment inspections, maintenance, and repairs under supervision. As well as transport vehicles and support overall garage efforts as necessary. 

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with users, shop personnel and outside vendors/customers to accurately diagnose and effect repair of vehicles/equipment.
• Adjust work schedules and assignments on notice to meet changing priorities.
• Accept personal responsibility for resolving specific maintenance and repair-related problems and meet maintenance and repair schedules.
• Search for ways to improve maintenance and repair operations and reduce in-shop repair times.
• Assure fleet vehicles/equipment are in safe condition when returned to service by working closely with users, shop personnel and vendors to affect proper and timely correction of vehicle/equipment discrepancies.

Qualifications

Skills & Abilities:

• Electrical troubleshooting
• Hydraulic troubleshooting
• Proficient in welding
• Diesel and gas engine diagnostics and repairs
• Engine, transmission, differential rebuilding
• Foundation Drill Rig and Crane experience
• Must read rough drawings and take verbal instructions

Education and/ or Work Experience:

• Diesel and gas engines of all types, or other automotive electrical training or certification
• Welding experience or certification
• 3-5 years’ experience in heavy equipment and trucks
• Must have a complement of mechanics hand tools.
• Transmission Line experience

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift material in excess of 50 pounds, be generally physically fit, and be able to perform all duties with reasonable ease. Pre-employment drug screen test is mandatory.