What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fleet Field Mechanic position at United Utility?
About Us
Welcome to United Utility, a dynamic player in the electric utility industry, headquartered in the vibrant city of New Orleans, LA. As a trailblazer, we provide comprehensive and innovative offerings that bolster power infrastructure investments across the U.S. We proudly serve as the parent company to industry-leading utility service contractors specializing in transmission, substation, distribution, and grid hardening projects. At United Utility, we are committed to powering progress and fostering a diverse, inclusive work environment.
About The Role
A Fleet Field Mechanic maintains the company fleet vehicles, at field sites, in good running order to include repairs and preventative maintenance. Must travel on a regular basis to field sites to perform maintenance work.
Key Responsibilities
This job operates in a field environment. This role routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, lifting in awkward positions, standing, twisting, reaching above shoulder level, working in tight spaces. Also, working in inclement weather conditions, such as extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind for 10-hour workdays, with breaks. This position is physically active, with lifting required. Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 50 pounds. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and reach with arms and/or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to wear the appropriate personal protective equipment while traversing an industrial environment requiring various degrees of protection. Will be required to travel on a regular basis to field sites to perform mechanical duties.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Email: HRSC@unitedutility.com
Equal Opportunity Employer is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
Welcome to United Utility, a dynamic player in the electric utility industry, headquartered in the vibrant city of New Orleans, LA. As a trailblazer, we provide comprehensive and innovative offerings that bolster power infrastructure investments across the U.S. We proudly serve as the parent company to industry-leading utility service contractors specializing in transmission, substation, distribution, and grid hardening projects. At United Utility, we are committed to powering progress and fostering a diverse, inclusive work environment.
About The Role
A Fleet Field Mechanic maintains the company fleet vehicles, at field sites, in good running order to include repairs and preventative maintenance. Must travel on a regular basis to field sites to perform maintenance work.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain vehicles, which may include a company's fleet of cars, trucks, heavy equipment, tractor/trailers, and other motor vehicles at field sites, traveling extensively to sites that may be a good distance from each other.
- Perform routine and preventive maintenance including oil changes and tune-ups.
- Perform tests on specific parts and systems to ensure proper function.
- Identify mechanical problems either visually or with computer diagnostic equipment.
- Examine critical parts and systems using a standard checklist.
- Repair or replace malfunctioning parts and systems such as brake pads, belts, water pumps, transmissions, and other mechanical parts.
- Diagnose and repair hydraulic and diesel issues on units.
- Plan and establish timetable to complete repairs and maintenance. Notify Fleet Manager and others of repair schedule, prioritizing repairs as needed to meet operational requirements.
- Order parts as needed for repairs.
- Visit job sites on short notice to inspect vehicles, perform preventative maintenance, and repairs.
- Test drives vehicle to confirm safe and proper operation.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- High School diploma or GED.
- Must have a valid CDL.
- Must have completed a Vocational/technical school program or apprenticeship in auto repair or related field required.
- (3) three years of experience working as a mechanic with heavy equipment.
- Knowledge of United Utility processes and procedures and utilization of developed tools to most effectively manage work is essential.
- Must actively demonstrate the United Utility company values and support the United Utility Ethics and Standards.
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a working knowledge of United Utility and client technical manuals and procedures; to pass United Utility and client specific training and qualifications as required; to work overtime, to include shift work, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Familiarity with personal computer and email preferred.
- Prior experience with construction, utility or transportation fleets.
This job operates in a field environment. This role routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, lifting in awkward positions, standing, twisting, reaching above shoulder level, working in tight spaces. Also, working in inclement weather conditions, such as extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind for 10-hour workdays, with breaks. This position is physically active, with lifting required. Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 50 pounds. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and reach with arms and/or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to wear the appropriate personal protective equipment while traversing an industrial environment requiring various degrees of protection. Will be required to travel on a regular basis to field sites to perform mechanical duties.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Visual Acuity, balancing, stooping, reaching, walking, manual dexterity, grasping, feeling, hearing, talking.
- Capacity to think, concentrate and focus for long periods of time.
- Ability to read complex documents in the English language.
- Capacity to reason and make sound decisions.
- Ability to write complex documents in the English language.
- Capacity to express thoughts orally
- Ability to think strategically and develop plans for growth.
- Ability to use a computer for long periods of time.
- Ability to walk job site.
- Ability to lift at least 50 pounds frequently and 100 pounds occasionally.
- Ability to squeeze tools to 80lbs of force.
- Ability to climb in/out of a bucket truck.
Email: HRSC@unitedutility.com
Equal Opportunity Employer is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.