Mechanic III (Light Duty)

Lewis Energy Group; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Lewis Energy Group seeks a hands‑on maintenance technician to perform preventive maintenance on light‑duty vehicles and trailers. The role involves both shop and field work, with emphasis on accurate CMMS record keeping and assisting senior mechanics on larger jobs.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of related experience or training. Strong communication, time management, and bilingual English/Spanish abilities are advantageous.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, with at least one year of related experience or training.
• Ability to read and interpret maintenance documents and communicate effectively.
• Basic computer skills and CMMS familiarity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on light‑duty vehicles and trailers in shop and field settings.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose routine problems; assist senior mechanics as needed.
• Maintain tools and keep accurate records of repairs in CMMS.

Skills

Light Duty Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Tool Maintenance

Strong communication

Time management

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1 year related experience or training

Tools

CMMS software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Summary

Performs preventative maintenance and routine mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic repairs on company assets including all light‑duty vehicles and trailers. Works in both a shop and field environment.

Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Light Duty Maintenance: Performs preventive maintenance on half‑ton to one‑ton equipment according to established guidelines and time frames. Keeps accurate and detailed records of failures and repairs in CMMS. Acts as an assistant to more senior mechanics on larger jobs.
• Troubleshooting: Troubleshoots and diagnoses routine problems or recurring malfunctions of company assets and determines 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

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or GED; minimum one year related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

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 the organization.

Mathematical Skills

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.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills

Basic knowledge of computer use and Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge of CMMS software is a plus.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid Driver License.

Other Skills and Abilities

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

Other Qualifications

Bilingual in English and Spanish.

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 taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

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.