Transportation Mechanic Helper - Transportation Mechanic Sr.

About the role

This position supports all Entergy equipment and vehicles. It involves performing maintenance, inspection, repairs, diagnostics on various types of equipment including aerial devices, digger derricks, medium/heavy duty trucks, light duty vehicles, forklifts, and off-road equipment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic systems; gas and diesel engines; mobile hydraulic systems utilized on aerial devices.
• Support medium and heavy duty bucket trucks, digger derricks, and occasionally off-road equipment such as dozers, skidders, and marsh buggies.
• Communicate and cooperate with peers, supervisors, and internal customers to maintain a safe and productive environment.
• Operate a field service vehicle and travel to various job sites to perform work.
• Prepare records on all maintenance activities.
• Work extended hours and at times may be subject to alternate reporting locations and storm travel outside of Entergy's territory.
• Work in a shop location as needed, performing work and maintaining an orderly and environmentally safe work site.
• Safely operate a field service vehicle and travel to various job sites to perform assigned work.
• Direct work of assistants, instruct, and train other employees.
• Perform non-critical welding.
• Comply with DOT, DOE, OSHA regulations and directives.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in automotive industry or equivalent certification/diploma from an accredited institution.
• Class A Commercial Driver’s License and DOT med card.
• Experience or certification in welding and fabrication.
• Basic knowledge of personal computer operations and related software.
• Experience with engine diagnostic software.
• Completion of necessary training modules as set forth by the Safety and Training department.
• Self-motivated and dependable team player.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work irregular hours and out of town assignments as required.
• Ability to take and understand directives and complete tasks with limited supervision.
• Ability to plan and lay out all work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ability to recognize hazards in the workplace and have the ability to mitigate the hazards.
• Ability to maintain and care for Company equipment properly and safeguard assets.
• Ability to meet the public in a pleasant and tactful manner and understand the importance of delivering a high level of customer service.
• Ability to recognize opportunities for process improvement.
• Demonstrated acceptance of a diverse and inclusive work environment and customer base.

Skills

• Basic knowledge of personal computer operations and related software.
• Experience with engine diagnostic software.
• Completion of necessary training modules as set forth by the Safety and Training department.
• Ability to interpret electrical and hydraulic schematic drawings.
• Ability to use physical strength to perform required tasks in all weather conditions.
• Ability to operate a variety of vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to perform non-critical welding.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Not specified.