Field Mechanic - Fleet

Pike Corporation; Monroe (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Pike Corporation is seeking a Field Mechanic to service and deploy equipment across multiple regions, with occasional travel to other states based on customer demands.

The role requires hands-on mechanics experience, the ability to lift heavy loads, and CDL within 60 days. You will troubleshoot, maintain cranes and diesel engines, hydraulics, and related systems in various outdoor locations.

Qualifications

• Requires 1-5 years experience in mechanical work.
• Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
• Must have or obtain CDL within 60 days.
• Experience or schooling in mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Manage deployment of equipment across regions, cities and states.
• Operate and repair a range of equipment from cranes to chainsaws.
• Work safely on job sites in various weather conditions.
• Troubleshoot equipment repair, maintenance and deployment.
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order.
• Travel as required, including long distances on short notice.
• Perform duties outside normal hours, including weekends and overtime.

Skills

Rigorous physical labor

Travel readiness

Team oriented

Safety compliance

Education

Experience or schooling in mechanics

CDL within 60 days

Tools

CDL license

Diagnostics tools

Equipment maintenance tools

Job description

Position Summary:

The Field Mechanic position works at various locations. The position may also be required to travel to another state depending on customer demands.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for 70 – 100 pieces of equipment per region.
• Manage Deployment of Equipment across regions, cities and states.
• Knowledge of equipment mechanics ranging from as large as a crane to as small as a chain saw.
• Work safely while performing repairs or maintenance on a job site in various weather conditions.
• Troubleshooting in various localities regarding equipment repair, maintenance and deployment.
• Frequently work around energized high voltage systems requiring skill and care to protect the lives of themselves and others while performing job.
• Maintains company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order.
• Does all other related work as required to complete the job.

Other Requirements:

• Requires 1-5 years experience.
• Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
• Experience or schooling in mechanics.
• Must have or be able to obtain CDL license within the 60 days of employment.
• Must have own general tools.
• Must be able to learn or perform work in the following disciplines:
  • Hydraulics
  • Diesel/gas engine – automatic
  • Chassis and suspension
  • Welding/metal fabrication
  • Small tool repair
• Must know or be able to learn how to use computers for:
  • Diagnostics
  • Equipment Inventory management
  • Work Orders
• Certifications or Experiences in any of the following a plus:
  • ASE certification
  • Ford or international certifications
  • Altec/Telelect
  • Hydraulic maintenance
  • Utility or construction jobs
• Understands equipment set up and grounding.
• Able to travel long distances on short notice, when required.
• Able to work for extended periods in various locations, when required.
• Able to lift in excess of 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
• Willing to work over-time when requested.
• Willing to work outside of the normal work schedule including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required for the position.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle andfeel; reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. This position is performed in outside weather conditions.

Competencies:

• Self-Motivated
• Team-Oriented
• Customer Oriented
• Must be able to follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled
VA Approved Apprenticeship Program – GI Bill Benefits Available to Eligible Veterans
Pike is a Non-union Company

NOTE:This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.