SHOP Mechanic - Richland, MS

About Us

Irby Construction Company has been building infrastructure for the power industry for more than 75 years. Our business values and performance-driven mindset guide our actions. Our approach to work starts with safety, puts people first, seeks to innovate, and promises to perform.

Irby is proud of its inclusive work environment, family-oriented culture, excellent benefits, and clear pathways for career growth. We strive to provide every employee with clear expectations and opportunities for advancement. What’s more, Irby has long long-valued tenure. In fact, many of our executive leaders started with Irby early in their careers and in the field.

When you join our team, you join an established firm, with a culture centered around its people. Teamwork is how we work. There is no other way. Pride is ever-present inside our offices and the bond of brotherhood runs strong among our crews.

Irby Construction is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Quanta Services. That means team Irby gets the benefits of the company culture we’re known for along with the stability and resources of a Fortune 500 organization. (NYSE: PWR).

Build your career at Irby Construction.

Irby Construction Company is seeking a skilled and dependable Powerline Wire stringing/ aerial lift equipment shop mechanic to maintain, repair, inspect, and prepare specialized equipment used in overhead powerline construction and wire stringing operations

An Aerial Lift/ Wire Stringing Equipment Mechanic at Irby Construction Company shall possess the ability to operate/drive any truck, including tractor trailers to support all assigned work activity. Employees must have three (2) years of experience. A valid commercial driver’s license is preferred.

• Operate and inspect machines or equipment to diagnose defects.
• Maintain and repair tensioners, pullers, reel stands, winches, bullwheels, generators, compressors and related equipment.
• Dismantle and reassembles equipment, using hoist and hand tools.
• Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, use test equipment and gauges.
• Test overhauled equipment to ensure operating efficiency.
• May repair, adjust and maintain specialized machinery, such as spacer buggies, drilling and cutting equipment.
• Plan work procedure, using charts, technical manuals and experience.
• Raise 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 inspect parts for wear, using test equipment, calipers, and thickness gauges.
• May repair, replace parts or send equipment off to have parts, such as hydraulic pumps, valves, controllers, cylinders, and hoses.
• Rewires ignition system, lights and instrument panel.
• Identify safety equipment on a specific piece of equipment.
• Read and use the operations manual of a specific piece of equipment.
• Perform general cleanup of equipment.
• Identify components and controls of machine.
• Able to perform daily walk arounds, routine and periodic checks, inspections, and the maintenance of equipment.
• Perform basic operation of equipment.
• 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 loading and unloading equipment and materials.
• Capable of securing loads on trailers.
• Adheres to all Company and Safety Policies while in the course of conducting Company business.
• Shall attend training classes as prescribed by the Training Department.
• Capable of operating most construction equipment, booms, etc. if needed.
• May also perform other duties as needed.
• Trustworthy and safety minded and must be conversant with all safety procedures/requirements applicable to the equipment.
• Have the ability to spot or recognize potential danger areas and take evasive actions on his/her own initiative.
• Lifting and handling materials up to 60 pounds unassisted.
• Walking and working across uneven terrain.
• Exposure to hot and cold weather conditions
• Climbing on and off large trucks and equipment

• Is required to hold a valid…