Mechanic

Overview

Mechanic maintaining and repairing trucks, equipment, and power system gear.

Key Responsibilities

• equipment maintenance
• diagnostics testing
• equipment setup
• component repair
• system overhaul
• machinery operation

Tasks

-May attend training classes or seminars to gather knowledge of new processes, safety regulations and/or refresher training. -Assist with the service and maintenance schedule of the equipment. -Examines parts for damage or excessive wear, using test equipment and gauges. -May direct workers engaged in cleaning parts and assist with assembly and disassembly of equipment. -Relines and adjusts brakes, aligns front end, repairs, or replaces shock absorbers and solders leak in radiator. -Perform the setup of the equipment, connect, and disconnect trailers. -Raises equipment using hydraulic jack or hoist, to gain access to mechanical units bolted to underside of equipment. -Dismantles and reassembles equipment, using hoist and hand tools. -Overhauls or replaces carburetors, fuel injection systems, blowers, generators, distributors, starters, and pumps. -Shall attend training classes as prescribed by the Training Department. -Mend damaged body and fenders by hammering out or filling in dents and welded broken parts. -Adheres to all Company and Safety Policies while conducting Company business. -Rewires ignition system, lights, and instrument panel. -Learn and interpret proper hand signals. -Identify safety equipment on a specific piece of equipment. -Perform general cleanup of equipment. -Climbing on and off large trucks and equipment. -Assist with the adjustment of brakes and clutches. -May repair, replace parts or send equipment off to have parts, such as pistons, rods, gears, valves and bearing replaced. -May rebuild or send off to be rebuilt crankshafts and cylinder blocks, valve heads, etc. -Disassembles unit and inspects parts for wear, using test equipment, calipers, and thickness gauges. -Lifting and handling materials up to 60 pounds unassisted. -May repair, adjust and maintain specialized machinery, such as conductor pullers, tensioners, spacer buggies, drilling and cutting equipment. -Operates and inspects machines or equipment to diagnose defects. -Perform basic operation of equipment. -Read and use all capacity charts for the equipment. -Identify components and controls of machine. -May fabricate or have fabricated, parts or devices used in the construction and/or maintenance of power and telecommunication systems. -Replaces and adjusts headlights, and installs and repairs accessories, such as radios, heaters, mirrors, and windshield wipers. -Remove as needed, engine, transmission, or differential, using wrenches and hoist. -Tests overhauled equipment to ensure operating efficiency. -Plans work procedure, using charts, technical manuals, and experience. -May work in storm restoration operations to rebuild and/or repair damaged power systems. -Analyzes malfunctions and repairs, rebuilds and maintains motor vehicles and construction equipment, such as pickup trucks and heavier trucks ranging from ½ ton to 10 ton GVWR, company automobiles, cranes, power shovels, digger derricks, aerial lift equipment, motor graders, trench-digging machines, conveyors, bulldozers, pumps, compressors, portable generators, portable power supplies, hydraulic press heads and motors and pneumatic tools. -Read and use the operations manual of a specific piece of equipment.

Requirements

• medical card
• commercial license
• welding
• crane cert
• osha
• safety minded

What You Bring

-Is required to maintain a current Medical Certification Card. -Exposure to hot and cold weather conditions -Have the ability to spot or recognize potential danger areas and take evasive actions on his/her own initiative. -May weld or have welded broken parts and structural members. -Able to perform daily walk arounds, routine and periodic checks, inspections, and the maintenance of equipment. -Is required to hold a valid commercial driver’s license. -Walking and working across uneven terrain. -Trustworthy and safety minded and must be conversant with all safety procedures/requirements applicable to the equipment. -May be required to obtain light crane certification for boom trucks etc. -All individuals in this personnel classification must meet requirements of OSHA standard 29 CFT 1910 for the specific operated equipment. -Capable of securing loads on trailers. -Capable of operating most construction equipment, booms, etc. if needed. -Capable of loading and unloading equipment and materials.

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About Southern Electric Corporation

-Founded in 1985 in Mississippi as a residential and commercial electrical contractor. -Expanded in the early 1990s into overhead and underground high-voltage utility markets. -Services span transmission, overhead and underground distribution, industrial/commercial wiring, street lighting, and storm restoration. -Typical projects include high-voltage line builds, mountain-terrain installations, and emergency disaster recovery. -Known for tackling extreme-terrain jobs and committed to innovation in safety and human performance.

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