Field Road Mechanic

About Us

Welcome to United Utility Services, a dynamic player in the electric utility industry. As a trailblazer, we provide comprehensive and innovative offerings that bolster power infrastructure investments across the U.S. We proudly serve as the parent company to industry‑leading utility service contractors specializing in transmission, substation, distribution, and grid hardening projects. Our Core Values are clear and simple:
Safety, Quality, Integrity, and Professionalism. At United Utility Services, we craft power delivery solutions – built safe, engineered smart, and driven by what customers demand, fueling communities with reliable energy. We are the best‑in‑class, trusted partner delivering customer‑centric Power Delivery Construction and Engineering solutions.

Location: Amarillo, TX

Salary range: $30-$36/hour. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options where applicable
• 401(k) with company match
• paid time off
• company‑paid holidays
• short and long‑term disability

About The Role

A Fleet Road Mechanic maintains the company fleet vehicles, at field sites, in good running order to include repairs and preventative maintenance. Must travel on a regular basis to field sites to perform maintenance work.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain vehicles, which may include a company's fleet of cars, trucks, heavy equipment, tractor/trailers, and other motor vehicles at field sites, traveling extensively to sites that may be a good distance from each other.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance including oil changes and tune‑ups.
• Perform tests on specific parts and systems to ensure proper function.
• Identify mechanical problems either visually or with computer diagnostic equipment.
• Examine critical parts and systems using a standard checklist.
• Repair or replace malfunctioning parts and systems such as brake pads, belts, water pumps, transmissions, and other mechanical parts.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic and diesel issues on units.
• Plan and establish timetable to complete repairs and maintenance. Notify Fleet Manager and others of repair schedule, prioritizing repairs as needed to meet operational requirements.
• Order parts as needed for repairs.
• Visit job sites on short notice to inspect vehicles, perform preventative maintenance, and repairs.
• Test drives vehicle to confirm safe and proper operation.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Key Qualifications

• An ideal candidate will have a High School diploma or GED.
• Must have completed a Vocational/technical school program or apprenticeship in auto repair or related field required and have three years of experience working as a mechanic with heavy equipment.
• Familiarity with personal computer and email preferred.
• Proven ability to demonstrate a high level of ethical behavior, integrity and trust.
• Knowledge of United Utility processes and procedures and utilization of developed tools to most effectively manage work is essential.
• Must actively demonstrate the United Utility company values and support the United Utility Ethics and Standards.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a working knowledge of United Utility and client technical manuals and procedures; to pass United Utility and client specific training and qualifications as required; to work overtime, to include shift work, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Key Info

This job operates in a field environment. This role routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, lifting in awkward positions, standing, twisting, reaching above shoulder level, working in tight spaces.…