Mechanic I (Heavy Truck)

Lewis Energy Group; Texas; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Career advancement

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Lewis Energy Group seeks a Heavy Truck Mechanic to join our Service Center, performing preventative maintenance and routine mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic repairs on DOT equipment. The role emphasizes accurate record-keeping in the CMMS and assisting senior mechanics on larger jobs.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED with 5+ years of related experience, bilingual English/Spanish, and proficiency with basic computer tools. DOT license is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 5+ years related experience or training.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions; write routine reports and speak before groups.
• Ability to perform basic math and interpret graphs; understand rates, ratios and percentages.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on all DOT equipment and repairs.
• Troubleshoot routine problems on assets and obtain supervisor approval when needed.
• Maintain tool inventories and ensure cleanliness of tools and parts.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Microsoft Office

CMMS knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

5+ years related experience

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Overview

Lewis Energy is a privately-owned, exploration and production company. Unlike most E&P companies, we are vertically integrated. As a vertically integrated company, we have incorporated the latest technology which allows us to keep our costs down. Our innovation allows us to continue drilling during hard times when other companies are abandoning their operations.

Lewis Energy Group is looking for a highly motivated Heavy Truck Mechanic to join our Service Center team. The Heavy Truck Mechanic will perform preventative maintenance and routine mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic repairs on company assets to include all DOT equipment.

Responsibilities

• Heavy Duty Maintenance: Performs preventative maintenance on all DOT equipment according to established guidelines and time frames. Keeps accurate and detailed records of failures and repairs in Computerized Maintenance Management System. Acts as an assistant to more senior Mechanics on larger jobs.
• Troubleshooting: Troubleshoots and diagnoses routine problems or recurring malfunctions of company assets and chooses course of action. Consults with supervisor to ensure accuracy of diagnosis and approval for work. Completes troubleshooting repairs and/or modifications work on equipment.
• Tool Maintenance: Performs daily inspections of tools and equipment used. Ensures cleanliness of hand tools, equipment and parts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); minimum five years related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic knowledge of computer use and Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge of CMMS software is a plus.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid Driver License.
• DOT License is a plus.

Other Skills And Abilities

• Strong communication and time management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit and and/or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to extreme heat and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Top Benefits

• Paid time off
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, vision and dental insurance
• Career advancement and bonus opportunities

Location

Lewis Energy Group is located in Encinal, Texas and is situated along Interstate 35, approximately 40 miles north of Laredo.