Field Mechanic

About the role

The Field Mechanic position at Potelco, Inc. is available in Redmond, WA. The schedule is Monday - Friday, 6 am - 2:30 pm. The hourly rate for this union role is $44.46/hr.

Responsibilities

• Works under general supervision within existing guidelines such as standard operating procedures, technical manuals, blueprints and schematics
• Performs routine maintenance and preventive maintenance independently
• Inspects, diagnoses, and repairs mechanical, electrical and hydraulic defects in gasoline, diesel, LNG, and electric-powered equipment
• Inspects, troubleshoots, adjusts, repairs, and tests air and hydraulic brake systems and supporting components
• Inspects, troubleshoots, repairs, and tests light and heavy-duty chassis frames, steering, suspension systems, and supporting components
• Inspects, troubleshoots, repairs, and tests manual and automatic transmissions, clutches, linkages, shift controls, and power takeoffs
• Inspects, troubleshoots, repairs, and tests light and heavy-duty rear-end assembly differentials, universal joints, and drive lines
• Aligns wheels, adjusts brakes, and performs other mechanical or electrical adjustments
• Opens works orders; accurately enters time worked, materials used, and provides detailed repair notes; closes work orders
• Performs scheduled preventive maintenance and regulatory inspections on vehicles and equipment
• Utilizes computerized diagnostic equipment to determine repairs and maintenance required
• Road tests vehicles, as necessary, to verify compliance with safety standards and regulatory repairs
• Performs other related duties of a comparable level/type as assigned

Requirements

• The ability to work in a team environment that interacts effectively with customers and parts staff is required
• Requires four years working under a journey-level automotive mechanic or completion of an accredited apprenticeship program (or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience that provides an equivalent background required to perform the examples of work listed above)
• Pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening
• Must possess the standard tools of the trade

Qualifications

• Must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening
• Must possess the standard tools of the trade

Skills

• Teamwork
• Effective communication
• Problem-solving
• Computerized diagnostic equipment proficiency

Benefits

• This is a union position with employer-paid medical premiums
• This is a union position with employer-paid dental insurance
• This is a union position with employer-paid health insurance
• This is a union position with employer-paid retirement plan
• This is a union position with employer-paid vision insurance

Pay

The anticipated compensation for this position is USD $44.46/Hr. - depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The schedule for this role is Monday - Friday, 6 am - 2:30 pm.