Garage Mechanic - Fleet

Pike Corporation; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Pike Corporation is seeking a Garage Mechanic to work at multiple locations across the region, with travel to other states as needed. The role involves hands-on maintenance and repair of a wide range of equipment from cranes to small tools.

You will ensure safe operations, perform troubleshooting, and keep vehicles and tools in optimal condition. Candidates should be able to perform physically demanding tasks, lift 50 lbs, and be willing to work overtime and weekends as required.

Qualifications

• Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
• Requires 1-5 years of experience.
• Must have or able to obtain a CDL.
• Must have own general tools.
• Must be able to learn or perform work in hydraulics, diesel/gas engines, chassis and suspension, welding/metal fabrication, small tool repair.
• Must know or be able to learn to use a computer for diagnostics, inventory management, and work orders.
• Certifications of Experience in ASE, Ford/International, Altec/Telelect, hydraulic maintenance, or utility/construction are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage development of equipment in cities and states within region.
• Knowledge of mechanics of equipment from cranes to chainsaws.
• Work safely while repairing or maintaining in garage and field in various weather conditions.
• Troubleshoot equipment repair, maintenance and deployment across localities.
• Operate around energized high voltage systems with safety.
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment and tools in good condition.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Diagnostics

Tool usage

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Welding

Education

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

ASE certification

Ford/International certifications

Altec/Telelect

Hydraulic maintenance

Utility/construction experience

Tools

General tools

Diagnostics computer access

Job description

Position Summary

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

Essential Functions

• Manage development of equipment in cities and states within region.
• Knowledge of the mechanics of equipment ranging from as large as a crane to as small as a chain saw.
• Work safely while performing repairs or maintenance in a garage and in the field 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

Minimum Requirements

• Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
• Requires 1-5 years of experience.
• Must have or able to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• 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 a computer for:
  • Diagnostics
  • Equipment Inventory management
  • Work Orders
• Certifications of Experiences in any of the following a plus:
  • ASE certification
  • Ford or international certifications
  • Altec/Telelect
  • Hydraulic maintenance
  • Utility or construction jobs
• Able to work for extended periods throughout various locations, when required.
• Able to lift in excess of 50 lbs.
• 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, and feel; and 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.

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.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled
Pike is a Non-union company