Maintenance Technician I

Sperry Rail, Inc.; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 30,208 - 43,024; Full time

Job summary

Sperry Rail, Inc. in Fort Mill, SC, is seeking an electrically minded mechanic to support and repair our vehicle fleet. This role involves working under minimal supervision to maintain and upgrade equipment, with up to 50% travel required for urgent repairs.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, at least two years of electrical experience, and strong communication skills. A Commercial Driver’s License is preferred. Safety compliance is paramount in this role, ensuring a safe working environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of electrical experience required.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams and assembly drawings.
• Participate in after hours on-call rotation.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain heavy equipment and field vehicles.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Conduct routine safety checks on all vehicles and equipment.

Skills

Electrical experience

Mechanical experience with heavy trucks

Ability to read wiring diagrams

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Support level position, working under indirect supervision of an experienced hands on technician for heavy equipment. May have supervisory duties over projects or personnel. On-site electrically minded mechanic to repair, maintain, rehab, and upgrade Sperry systems on across vehicle fleet. Shop based with up to 50% travel to perform urgent repairs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Follow company safety policies in both the shop and the field.
• Repair and maintain field vehicles, Rail bound, HI Rail and related equipment/ components, perform field order repairs, inspection, adjustments and troubleshoots maintenance issues.
• Report/record the condition of vehicles. (Audits)
• Fabrication and modification of new or existing equipment when required.
• Ensure, vehicle & equipment meets safety and quality compliance standards, participate in safety, health and environmental programs.
• Performs maintenance related special projects as required.
• Ensure all work is completed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Perform vehicle audits and log work orders.
• Work under limited supervision following procedures to complete assigned tasks
• Diagnose and repair controls systems, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems and electrical repairs.
• Dynamic component repairs and routine maintenance
• Generator repairs and maintenance
• Responding to service calls and emergency breakdowns
• Maintain clean workspace and monitor inventory levels to ensure adequate resources to perform required tasks
• Conduct routine safety checks on all vehicles and equipment
• Identifies and completes repairs identified on Vehicle audits

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC / NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Education: High School Diploma/GED
• 2 years electrical experience
• Ability to read wiring diagrams and assembly drawings
• Mechanical experience with work equipment, heavy trucks
• Participate in after hours on call rotation
• Skills/Competencies: Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Maintain a relationship with the customer and follow up on all customer complaints. Always maintain a professional and positive attitude toward employees and customers.
• Preferred: Commercial Driver’s License (CDL B) or equivalent

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS/SCOPE

• Interacts at all levels within organization.
• Interacts with customers personnel.
• Scope: Actions may have impact on customer relationships and financial condition of the Company.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Reports to Assigned facility.

Travel for maintenance related issues can require up to 50 % travel.

SAFETY COMPLIANCE

Adhere to all company safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe work environment. Report any safety violations or fault conditions to supervisor.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.

The pay range for this role is: 26.58 - 26.58 USD per hour (Fort Mill SC (Shop))