Mechanic

Teichert, Inc.; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Teichert, Inc. in Chico, CA is seeking a skilled mechanic to maintain and repair small engine tools, on-road vehicles, and off-road heavy equipment. The role requires diagnostics, disassembly, rebuilding, welding, and routine maintenance across diverse fleets.

Applicants should be able to lift up to 50 pounds, work in dusty, noisy environments, and document parts and repairs accurately. The position offers hands-on shop work with equipment operation duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Cutting, torching, grinding, and welding tasks required.
• Rigging and use of hand tools essential for repairs.
• Ability to work in a team safely and productively.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality maintenance, diagnosis, disassembly, repairs, rebuilds, and reassembly on engines and components.
• Conduct scheduled maintenance; prepare tools, record parts numbers and measurements.
• Troubleshoot and identify causes of repairs; replace components as needed.
• Cut, measure, and weld metal for fabrication in repair and installation.
• Keep work area clean and organized; operate pressure hose for cleaning.
• Load/unload tools and supplies; assist with heavy items using lifts.
• Operate equipment for mining, stockpiling, cleaning, and maintenance.
• Complete paperwork and data entry accurately and timely.
• Support supervisor with other tasks related to plant operation.

Skills

Cutting

Torching

Grinding

Welding

Rigging

Hand tools

Teamwork

Job description

OBJECTIVE OF JOB

Maintain and repair small engine tools, on-road passenger vehicles and semi-trucks, and off-road heavy equipment. Small tools include but not are not limited to includes generators, light towers, arrow boards, water buffalos, saws, pressure washers, brooms, tack pots, air compressors, pumps, jackhammers, vibratory plates, jumping jacks, lasers, screens, etc. On-road fleet includes but is not limited to pickups by Ford, RAM, and GMC, Peterbilt water trucks, tractors, and 10-wheelers, Ford water trucks, Wester Star Fuel & Lube trucks, International water trucks and tractors, trailers by Haulmark, Texas Bragg, Walton, Carson, Big Tex, Dargo, Transport trailers by ASVE, Murray, Cozad, Alcom, and Wells Cargo. Off-road equipment fleet includes but is not limited to CAT skid steers, skip loaders, loaders, excavators, motor graders, paver, rollers, and compactors, John Deere backhoes and skip loaders, Ingersoll-Rand rollers, Bomag rollers, Volvo excavators and rollers, Cedarrapids pickup machine, and Bomag rollers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Mechanic - Perform quality maintenance, diagnosis, disassembly, inspections, repairs, rebuilds, and reassembly on any brand of components or equipment (i.e., engines, power trains, hydraulics, fuel systems, power generation, electrical codes, etc.). To include failure analysis as required.
• Maintenance - Performs scheduled and routine maintenance; reviews repair request list, assembles tools and equipment, walks or drives to the appropriate site; records parts numbers and measurements, as needed.
• Repairs - Reviews repair request list; uses hand tools and power tools to repair or remove and replace components, such as engines, power trains, hydraulics, fuel systems and electrical systems. Helps troubleshoot and identify the causes and extent of repairs needed.
• Cutting & Welding - Measures, cuts, and welds metal to fabricate in the repair and installation of machinery
• Cleaning - Keeps work area, shop, and truck (if assigned a truck) well organized and clean.
• Operates pressure hose to clean off equipment.
• Loading/ Unloading - Manually loads and unloads tools and supplies, including gas cylinders, pipe, metal and parts; uses lift or hoist for heavier items; may use equipment to unload incoming trucks of supplies.
• Equipment operator - includes operating equipment for the purpose of mining, stockpiling, cleaning, repairing, dust control, and maintenance in the plant site.
• Laborer - includes shoveling, sweeping, operating equipment, washing, and maintaining the cleanliness of the plant site and work area.
• Miscellaneous - Works to improve profitability by controlling costs, increasing efficiencies, and exploring feasible opportunities. Completes all paperwork, parts ordering, or electronic data entry in an accurate and timely manner.
• Includes other various tasks your supervisor may ask of you pertaining to the operation and maintenance of the facility.

EQUIPMENT USED IN PERFORMANCE OF THE JOB

Wheel Loader, Excavator, Utility Truck, Tractor, Skid Steer, Dozer, Haul Truck, Water Truck, Welder, Torch, Hand Tools, Computer and CB Radio.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Cutting, torching, grinding, welding, rigging, use of hand tools, ability to work in a team environment safely and productively. Performs responsibilities with minimum supervision. Communicates effectively with other employees and supervisor.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Shop and jobsites may contain dust, fumes, debris, low to loud levels of noise and extreme weather conditions including excessive heat or cold and rain prevalent at times.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Employees may experience the following physical demands for extended periods of time: shoveling, lifting up to 50 pounds, sitting or standing for various lengths of time, and climbing of stairs.

BASE SALARY RANGE

$27.00/hr - $39.00/hr

The range displayed reflects the range the company reasonable expects to pay for the position. The actual base salary is subject to variation due to the role, level, geographic location, relevant education, training, or experience, among other factors.

Employer Disclosure Statement

The above statements and job description is intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed within this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and tasks. Other similar or additional duties are performed as assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Teichert and its subsidiaries pride themselves on being an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals seeking employment at our company are considered without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the company. If you are an applicant with a disability, please inform Robert Maxey ([e-mail]) if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Notice to Staffing Agencies

Teichert, Inc. and its subsidiaries (“Teichert”) will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Teichert, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Teichert mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Teichert employees, or to Teichert's resume database will be considered Teichert property. Teichert will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Teichert will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Teichert's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Teichert will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Teichert's Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Teichert employee is authorized to bind Teichert to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.