Field Mechanic

Field Service Mechanic

A Field Service Mechanic at Irby Construction Company shall possess the ability to operate/drive any truck, including tractor trailers to support all assigned work activity.

Employee must have three (3) years of field mechanic experience and possess a valid commercial driver's license.

THIS JOB IS FOR THE WHOLE STATE OF FL. THE JOB WOULD REQUIRE REPAIRS TO MADE IN FILED CONDITIONS.

• Analyzes malfunctions and repairs, rebuilds and maintains motor vehicles and construction equipment, such as pickup trucks and heavier trucks ranging from ½ ton to 10 ton GVWR, company automobiles, cranes, power shovels, digger derricks, aerial lift equipment, motor graders, trench-digging machines, conveyors, bulldozers, pumps, compressors, portable generators, portable power supplies, hydraulic press heads and motors and pneumatic tools.
• Operates and inspects machines or equipment to diagnose defects.
• Tests overhauled equipment to ensure operating efficiency.
• May weld or have welded broken parts and structural members.
• May fabricate or have fabricated, parts or devices used in the construction and/or maintenance of power and telecommunication systems.
• Perform general cleanup of equipment and may direct workers engaged in cleaning parts and assist with assembly and disassembly of equipment.
• May repair, adjust and maintain specialized machinery, such as conductor pullers, tensioners, spacer buggies, drilling and cutting equipment.
• Plans work procedure, using charts, technical manuals, and experience.
• Raises equipment using hydraulic jack or hoist, to gain access to mechanical units bolted to underside of equipment.
• Remove as needed, engine, transmission, or differential, using wrenches and hoist.
• Disassembles unit and inspects parts for wear, using test equipment, calipers, and thickness gauges.
• May repair replace parts or send equipment off to have parts, such as pistons, rods, gears, valves and bearing replaced.
• Overhauls or replaces carburetors, fuel injection systems, blowers, generators, distributors, starters, and pumps.
• May rebuild or send off to be rebuilt crankshafts and cylinder blocks, valve heads, etc.
• Rewires ignition system, lights, and instrument panel.
• Relines and adjusts brakes, clutches, align front end, repairs or replaces shock absorbers and solders leak in radiator.
• Mend damaged body and fenders by hammering out or filling in dents and welded broken parts.
• Replaces and adjusts headlights, and installs and repairs accessories, such as radios, heaters, mirrors, and windshield wipers.
• Identify safety equipment on a specific piece of equipment.
• Read and use the operations manual of a specific piece of equipment.
• Identify components and controls of machine.
• Able to perform daily walk arounds, routine and periodic checks, inspections, and the maintenance of equipment.
• Learn and interpret proper hand signals.
• Assist with the service and maintenance schedule of the equipment.
• Read and use all capacity charts for the equipment.
• Perform the setup of the equipment, connect, and disconnect trailers.
• Capable of securing loads on trailers.
• May also perform other duties as needed.
• Have the ability to spot or recognize potential danger areas and take evasive actions on his/her own initiative.

Minimum Qualifications

• May be required to relocate as work requirements demand.
• Must have at least three (3) years of experience as a field service mechanic.
• Is required to hold a valid commercial driver's license.
• Is required to maintain a current Medical Certification Card.
• May be required to obtain light crane certification for boom trucks etc.
• Trustworthy and safety minded and must be conversant with all safety procedures/requirements applicable to the equipment.
• May work in storm restoration operations to rebuild and/or repair damaged power systems.
• May attend training classes or seminars to gather knowledge of new processes, safety regulations and/or refresher training.
• All individuals in this personnel classification must meet requirements of OSHA standard 29 CFT 1910 for the specific operated equipment.

Physical Qualifications

• Lifting and handling materials up to 60 pounds unassisted.
• Walking and…