Mechanic I (Heavy Truck)

Lewis Energy Group, LP; Texas; On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Lewis Energy Group, based in Encinal, Texas, seeks a Heavy Truck Mechanic to join the Service Center team. You will perform preventive maintenance and electrical/hydraulic/pneumatic repairs on DOT equipment, with emphasis on safety and record-keeping.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 5+ years of related experience, bilingual English/Spanish, and CMMS software familiarity. Valid driver's license; DOT license a plus; competitive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 5+ years related experience or training; or equivalent.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions; write routine reports; speak before groups.
• Ability to perform basic math and unit conversions; analyze data and graphs.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventative maintenance on DOT equipment and repairs; keeps detailed records in CMMS.
• Troubleshoots routine problems; diagnoses malfunctions; seeks supervisor approval as needed.
• Maintains tools and ensures cleanliness of hand tools, equipment, and parts.

Skills

Bilingual EN/ES

Strong communication

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS software

Microsoft Office

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

As a team member at Lewis Energy Group, you’ll enjoy:

• 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.