Mechanic, Senior Truck (Midland, TX)

The Senior Truck Mechanic will perform mechanical functions and duties of inspecting, checking, trouble-shooting, repairing, and replacing all mechanical equipment in order to maintain high levels of safe and productive equipment performance.

- Complete all records of work performed and comply with Federal, State, and company rules and regulations.

- Must be on time, cleanly dressed and available for work at scheduled work shifts or on call periods.

- Must supply and maintain defective-free hand tools to perform duties.

- Test drive vehicles that have been repaired to ensure all repairs were properly performed.

- Inspect and work with brakes as stipulated in Section 396.25 of The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR).

- Perform vehicle inspections that meet the qualifications & requirements stipulated in Section 396.19 of the FMCSR.

- Perform regulatory required inspections.

- Use diagnostic equipment, welding and cutting machines, tire mounting, replacement, and repairing equipment.

- Work on all equipment at the terminal level, such as, steam rack equipment, shop equipment, and company cars and pickups.

- Maintain all equipment to the highest quality, in a timely manner, while keeping cost at a minimum.

- Participate and successfully complete training programs, process safety management reviews, and safety meetings required to comply with state and federal regulations.

- Review procedures as necessary to ensure compliance of all company and industry standards to meet all regulatory agency requirements.

- Ability to optimize work to effect a minimal amount of overtime.

- Perform and assist in scheduling of repairs when the Shop Foreman is unavailable.

- Perform remedial and preventative maintenance and maintain facility appearance and safety through good housekeeping practices inside and outside of the facilities.

- Participate in available cross training to effectively develop skills in areas specific to other mechanics.

- Must use and wear all PPE when required.

- Train and guide others to learn duties of Mechanic.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will meet the following qualifications:

- A minimum of a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is preferred.

- Technical certification or equivalent training in a mechanical environment or energy related field is preferred.

- A minimum of 5+ years mechanic experience in a related field is required.

- A valid driver's license with acceptable driving record is required.

- Must supply and maintain defective free hand tools to perform duties.

- The ability to test drive vehicles that have been repaired to ensure all repairs were properly performed is required.

- Ability to read and understand, analyze and interpret documents, equipment repair manuals, reports and federal, state and local codes and regulations.

- The ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, such as, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical solutions is required.

- Basic computer skills such as: opening, creating and updating content in MS Word documents and Excel spreadsheets is required.

- The ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with other individuals, teams, customers, and stakeholders of the business, at various levels of the organization, in a business like and professional manner is required.

- Takes initiative and is proactive in addressing issues. Quickly and efficiently completes tasks.

- The ability to demonstrate conscientiousness, dependability and commit

- The ability to work in a fast paced environment with less definition, policy, and bureaucracy.

- Works indoors and outdoors in and around industrial and electrical equipment.

- Works in temperature extremes due to weather conditions and operating equipment.

- Must be able to regularly bend, stoop, move from ground level to higher levels, raise/lift from ground level and lift up to 50 lbs., manually transport a load up to 75 lbs., apply up to 100 foot pounds of torque.

- Must wear special safety equipment while working and must be able to lift and put on emergency breathing apparatus and/or protective equipment.- The ability to take call-outs and work overtime is required.

- Must live or relocate to within 1 hour of reporting location.

Primary Location: USA-Texas-Midland

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Unposting Date: Ongoing

Organization: Trucking

Job: Trucking

Job Level: Individual Contributor