Garage Mechanic A preferred or B - Local 102-97

About the Opportunity

This is an open position with Potomac Edison, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. [PE]

All employees who apply for a posted position must notify their supervisors that they have applied. Employees who have not been in their current positions for at least one year or who are in a position with specific requirements beyond one year, must obtain approval from their supervisor before applying.

Job Summary:

Performs duties in and around a company garage required to service, clean, repair, inspect, test, and maintain all automotive and mechanized field equipment in good operating condition. Performs other work as assigned.

Duties include:

- Ability and willingness to work safely, following all company safety rules and practices.

- Service, inspect, maintain, and repair the FE fleet, which includes all types of motor vehicles, motorized equipment, and tools.

- Provide emergency road repairs, towing, ferrying, and equipment demonstration.

- Perform physical work under various conditions, including lifting and positioning heavy parts and equipment while working under vehicles or in an upright position.

- Working knowledge of garage work, including performing general mechanical and electrical repair work on heavy trucks, cars, trailers, and field equipment.

- Working knowledge of hydraulics and hydraulic systems.

- Ability to prepare accurate records and reports, both written and electronic.

- Ability to perform storm restoration duties within and outside FirstEnergy Service Company service territory. This may require out of town stays and working extended work hours any day of the week including holidays.

Summary of Qualifications include:

Must meet all the minimum qualifications for a Garage Mechanic A as shown on applicable job description and employee qualification guide. The following minimum qualifications and requirements must be met to obtain and retain the A classification:

- Two years of Automotive/Diesel Mechanic trade school or five years of recent full-time experience as a fleet mechanic.

- Experience as a garage mechanic working on large vehicles, including knowledge of vehicle diagnostic system and methods preferred.

- Class A CDL Preferred, however, it is required after six months of employment.

- Successful candidate must be willing to live within 40 minutes of the Service Center

- Knowledge and Skills : Ability to meet job knowledge and skill requirements will be determined by company interviews and tests. Must be able to perform safely and proficiently all the duties of lower classification.

- Leadership : Ability to effectively instruct and direct the work of assigned employees.

- Safety : Ability to effectively apply safety rules and regulations.

- Physical : Ability to perform physical work under various conditions including lifting and positioning heavy parts and equipment while working under cars or in an upright work position. Mechanical aptitude for garage work.

- Mental : Working knowledge of company methods and routines applicable to garage work.

- Clerical : Ability to prepare legible and accurate records and reports.

- Work Characteristics : Meet company standards in regard to physical fitness, personal conduct and appearance, attendance, work performance, safety practices, and supervision required.

- Special : Possess the appropriate state motor vehicle operator's license and be able to operate motor vehicles safely and demonstrate knowledge of vehicle and inspection laws. Must possess and obtain/maintain a Commercial Driver’s License (Class A). Must pass the State Motor Vehicle Inspection Test to qualify as an official inspection mechanic. EMPLOYEE MUST MEET THE RESIDENCY REQUITREMENT.

Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity

At FirstEnergy, employees are key to our success. We depend on their talents to meet the challenges of our changing business environment. We are committed to rewarding individual and team efforts through our total rewards philosophy which includes competitive pay plus incentive compensation, a company-sponsored pension plan, 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution, a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs, as well as skills development training with tuition reimbursement. Please visit our website at www.firstenergycorp.com to learn more about all of our employee rewards programs. FirstEnergy proudly supports workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Unable to sponsor or transfer H-1B visas at this time.

Safety is a core value for FirstEnergy and is essential to all of our business activities. We ensure employees have the tools, information, and processes to perform their duties in a manner that assures safety for themselves, their co-workers, our customers and the public. Our goals are to provide a safe work environment, to maintain an accident-free, injury-free workplace, and to promote and maintain public safety. To meet these goals, we dedicate ourselves to achieving world-class safety standards.

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FirstEnergy Human Resources Team