Shop Mechanic - Fleet

Pike Corporation; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GI Bill Benefits

Apprenticeship program

Job summary

Pike Electric, LLC is seeking a Shop Mechanic to support maintenance and repairs across multiple locations in Texas and neighboring states as needed. You will work with a range of equipment from cranes to small engines, performing diagnostics and repairs while prioritizing safety. CDL and own tools are required, with travel as needed.

Ability to work in diverse environments, including garages and field locations, is essential to keep equipment up and running in support of critical projects.

Qualifications

• Must perform rigorous physical labor.
• Requires 1–5 years of experience.
• Must have or obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Must have own general tools.
• Must learn hydraulics; diesel/gas engines; chassis/suspension; welding; small tool repair.

Responsibilities

• Develop equipment across the region's cities/states.
• Repair and maintain equipment ranging from cranes to chainsaws.
• Work safely in garages and on-site in various weather conditions.
• Troubleshoot equipment in multiple locations.
• Operate with high-voltage safety awareness when required.

Skills

Rigorous physical labor

Self-Motivated

Team-Oriented

Customer Oriented

Tools

Diagnostics software

Inventory management systems

Work order systems

Job description

Job Description

The Shop Mechanic position works at various locations. The position may also be required to travel to another state depending on customer demands.

Essential Functions

• Manage development of equipment in cities and states within region.
• Knowledge of the mechanics of equipment ranging from as large as a crane to as small as a chain saw.
• Work safely while performing repairs or maintenance in a garage and in the field in various weather conditions.
• Troubleshooting in various localities regarding equipment repair, maintenance and deployment.
• Frequently work around energized high voltage systems requiring skill and care to protect the lives of themselves and others while performing job.
• Maintains company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order.

Other Requirements

• Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
• Requires 1-5 years of experience.
• Must have or able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Must have own general tools.
• Must be able to learn or perform work in the following disciplines:
  • Hydraulics
  • Diesel/gas engine – automatic
  • Chassis and suspension
  • Welding/metal fabrication
  • Small tool repair
• Must know or be able to learn how to use a computer for:
  • Diagnostics
  • Equipment Inventory management
  • Work Orders
• Certifications of Experiences in any of the following a plus:
  • ASE certification
  • Ford or international certifications
  • Altec/Telelect
  • Hydraulic maintenance
  • Utility or construction jobs
• Able to work for extended periods throughout various locations, when required.
• Able to lift in excess of 50 lbs.
• Willing to work over-time when requested.

Competencies

• Self-Motivated
• Team-Oriented
• Customer Oriented
• Must be able to follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled

VA Approved Apprenticeship Program – GI Bill Benefits Available to Eligible Veterans

Pike Electric, LLC is a Non-union Company

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as requested to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

About Us

Founded in 1945, Pike is a leading provider of construction, repair and engineering services for electric and gas utilities, as well as telecommunications companies with a growing portfolio of turnkey renewable projects. We work with hundreds of utility clients across the country, and we continuously expand our offerings to supply our customers with the ideas, technology, experience, manpower and equipment to perform any job.

“Essential” is the one word that sums up who we are, the work we do and what our people mean to us. Each of our employees plays a critical role in ensuring that infrastructure systems are up and running when people and businesses need them.

Pike is a family-oriented workplace with a strong culture of safety, collaboration, innovation and exceptional customer service.

About The Team

Electric

We work with utilities across the country to solve our nation’s energy infrastructure challenges, from designing new transmission and distribution systems, upgrading and managing installation of the latest smart meter technologies, and integrating renewable energy sources onto the grid.