Mechanic 1

Gravity Power & Rental; Pecos (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Gravity Power & Rental in Pecos, TX seeks an entry-level Mechanic 1 to support fleet maintenance and ensure equipment stays on the rental ready line. You will learn product knowledge, procedures, and quality standards at branch and regional levels to grow your career.

Essential duties include preventive maintenance, operating and testing equipment, and performing routine repairs under supervision. You will enter work orders, keep the shop organized, and participate in monthly trainings as

Qualifications

• High School or GED required; some college preferred.
• Must be 21+ and maintain insurability with company insurance.
• Some knowledge of electrical and hydraulic systems; ability to read schematics.
• Own a sufficient selection of hand and air/electric tools to complete repairs and services.
• Ability to operate and test equipment and lift 50+ pounds.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English; communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on Gravity-owned fleet.
• Operate and test equipment to meet quality standards.
• Perform oil changes, lubrication, tire and battery work, hydraulic hose repairs.
• Diagnose rental equipment with supervision.
• Enter work orders into fleet management system; maintain clean work area.
• Complete safety and equipment trainings; on-call duties as required.

Skills

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Reading schematics

Education

High School or GED

Some college preferred

Tools

Hand tools

Air tools

Electric tools

Job description

GPR Pecos
Gravity
32 County Road 203
Pecos, TX 79772, USA

The Mechanic 1 is an entry-level technician and is responsible for utilizing mechanical training to contribute to fleet maintenance operations to keep Gravity’s equipment on the rental “ready line.” The person in this role is responsible for becoming familiar with product knowledge and standards of quality within the branch and learns standard operating procedures at the local (branch), region and national level to grow their career.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works with ethics, honesty, values, and integrity. Provides a position of professionalism to others.
• Follows a consistent schedule of performing preventative maintenance of all Gravity-owned fleet.
• Operates and tests equipment to ensure it passes Gravity quality and efficiency standards.
• Performs routine maintenance and repairs, such as oil changes, lubrication of equipment, tire replacements, hose repairs, battery replacements and assorted services on small fleet equipment and trucks under direct supervision.
• Diagnoses rental equipment with assistance from senior mechanics.
• Performs major repairs and assorted parts replacements to maintain fleet equipment using diagnostic tools, hand tools, and measuring instruments under direct supervision.
• Enter work orders via fleet management system.
• Maintains work area in a clean and organized manner.
• Completes all monthly safety and equipment-related trainings.
• Answers Company-issued cell phone during on call hours, in accordance with Company and safety policies.
• Any other duty, responsibility or task as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

Required

Loyal

Shows firm and constant support to a cause

Leader

Inspires teammates to follow them

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

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Education

Experience

Required

High School or GED equivalent, some college preferred.

Must be at least 21 years of age and able to maintain insurability with Company insurance.

Some knowledge in electrical and hydraulic systems and willingness to learn to read schematics.

Ownership of sufficient selection of hand and air/electric tools to complete most repairs and services.

Ability to operate and test equipment such as boom lifts, forklifts, compressors, portable and stationary generators, hydraulics, pumps and assorted tools and equipment.

Computer skills to support entering information into fleet management system and open/close work orders.

Ability to lift 50+ pounds required.

Ability to read, write, and speak English to the extent verbal and written instructions in English are understood.

Must be able to communicate effectively with co-workers, customers, and management.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Driver's License

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