Fleet Mechanic

About the role

KUB is one of the largest public utilities in the country providing safe, reliable, and affordable electric, gas, water, wastewater, and fiber services to more than 520,000 customers in Knoxville and parts of seven surrounding counties. We are looking for employees who want to be a part of a mission-driven organization with strong values that support a skilled, diverse, and inclusive workforce. Join KUB’s team and put your mechanical skills to work maintaining and repairing a diverse fleet of vehicles and equipment! Under general supervision, you’ll perform inspections, preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on vehicles powered by diesel, gasoline, CNG, E85, and electric batteries. If you enjoy hands-on problem-solving and working with diverse vehicle systems, bring your skills to KUB!

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, brake, suspension, and hydraulic systems
• Perform routine maintenance and service on a variety of vehicles and equipment
• Troubleshoot hydraulic components and perform welding, fabrication, and body repairs as needed
• Complete required training to stay current with KUB’s fleet technologies

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to interpret and work from sketches or service manuals
• Strong customer service and teamwork skills
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Class A Commercial driver's license
• Physical requirements: requires bending, stooping, lifting, and working in awkward and strenuous positions to repair or inspect vehicles and construction equipment; requires above normal mental and visual alertness quite frequently; works inside shop most of the time; exposed to equipment and machine noise, odors of exhaust and fumes normally associated with a large shop; works outside as required in any kind of weather to repair construction equipment or vehicles on location; physical demands may vary or exceed those described
• Preferred: two years on-the-job training in an apprentice-type setting or as a utility work
• Preferred: ability to inspect, troubleshoot, and repair aerials, derricks, basic hydraulics, basic electrical, and cranes
• Preferred: ability to perform hydraulic system diagnostics and repair, electrical system diagnostics, read hydraulic and electrical schematics as well as use fluid and load testing tools
• Preferred: ability to operate specialized shop equipment and tools (i.e., lathes, test equipment, presses, saws, drills, welding equipment, front end alignment equipment, etc.)
• Preferred: working knowledge of equipment manufacturers and replacement parts for vehicles/equipment
• Preferred: mechanical training acquired in a vocational school environment
• Preferred: ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) Certification(s) in automotive or heavy truck categories
• Note: KUB does not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.
• Note: KUB is part of the Tennessee Drug Free Workplace Program.

Schedule

Classification: Mechanic. Work Hours: 40+ hours per week, Monday–Friday, 2:30 PM–11:00 PM.