Field Mechanic- Fleet

Pike Corporation; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Pike Corporation in Pensacola, FL is seeking a Field Mechanic who will work at multiple locations and may travel to other states as needed.

The role requires 1–5 years of mechanics experience, CDL within 60 days, and ability to lift 50 lbs and work outdoors in varied weather. You will diagnose, repair and maintain a wide range of equipment from cranes to small tools, ensuring safe operation.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of relevant field mechanic experience.
• Ability to perform rigorous physical labor.
• Experience or schooling in mechanics.
• Must obtain CDL within 60 days of hire.
• Own general tools required.
• Willing to travel long distances on short notice.
• Able to lift in excess of 50 lbs.
• Willing to work outdoors in inclement weather.

Responsibilities

• Manage deployment of equipment across regions, cities and states.
• Perform repairs and maintenance on a range of equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment in various locations.
• Safely work around energized high voltage systems.
• Maintain vehicles, equipment and tools in good condition.

Skills

Mechanic experience

CDL license

Physical stamina

Diagnostics

Equipment maintenance

Tools

General tools

Job description

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.

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 and feel; 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.

Other Skills/Abilities

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

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

Pike is a Non-union Company

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

About Us

Founded in 1945, Pike is a leading provider of construction, repair and engineering services for electric and gas utilities, as well as telecommunications companies with a growing portfolio of turnkey renewable projects. We work with hundreds of utility clients across the country, and we continuously expand our offerings to supply our customers with the ideas, technology, experience, manpower and equipment to perform any job.

“Essential” is the one word that sums up who we are, the work we do and what our people mean to us. Each of our employees plays a critical role in ensuring that infrastructure systems are up and running when people and businesses need them.

Pike is a family-oriented workplace with a strong culture of safety, collaboration, innovation and exceptional customer service.

Electric

We work with utilities across the country to solve our nation’s energy infrastructure challenges, from designing new transmission and distribution systems, upgrading and managing installation of the latest smart meter technologies, and integrating renewable energy sources onto the grid.