Interested applicants should apply by June 23, 2024

and attach a cover letter and resume.

Job Title:          Mechanic

Department:    Operations

Reports To:       Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor

SUMMARY Provide efficient operating vehicles, equipment and hydraulic systems through effective troubleshooting techniques and strict adherence to maintenance guidelines.

Perform daily functions and instructions in the absence of the Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor.  Direct others in providing an even flow of maintenance and follow guidelines in providing the necessary maintenance actions required on vehicle malfunctions in the field.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Performs inspections, servicing and scheduled maintenance on hydraulic systems.  Troubleshoots, disassembles, inspects, repairs or replaces and assembles components on these units.  Also, adjustments and operational performance test are accomplished within the guidelines of pertinent directives and established policy. Prepares and initiates tasks on scheduled maintenance assignments.  Performs tire repair and replacements following strict safety guidelines and required.  Accomplishes tune-ups, transmission servicing, brake replacement, repairs and adjustments on gasoline and diesel vehicles.  Provides documentation for records.

Troubleshoots, repairs and replaces vehicle components, electrical systems, wiring and accessories as dictated by vehicle malfunctions.  Troubleshoots, removes, repairs, and installs two-way radio systems, spotlights and equipment adapted to vehicle specifications of established policy.

Inspect vehicles for tire conditions, fluid leakage and starting problems.  Make adjustments and repairs as required in preparing those units for daily operations.

Determine requirements in extended repair on chain saws and portable generators, perform complete disassembly, repair and assembly on those units.  Inventories and purchases those parts required to maintain an adequate level of supplies on hand.

Operates company vehicles and equipment in the field, troubleshooting and repairing vehicle breakdowns, provides winching operations vehicles immobilized and towing operations.  Observes all safety rules adopted by the Cooperative and traffic laws.

Transports vehicles requiring additional maintenance to other vehicle maintenance shops.  Ensures proper documentation of instructions and vehicle information.  Checks parts availability and estimated repairs completion time. Informs Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor of repair status.

Accomplish daily cleaning and maintenance tasks on the maintenance facility.  Maintain shop equipment and recommend tooling changes and or additions.

Participates in office related tasks, scheduling vehicles for servicing and checking invoices.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school, and five (5) years of vehicle maintenance experience on light (1/2 ton) up to medium duty (46,000 GVW) and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.  Knowledge of hydraulics theory and systems would be beneficial.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must posses a valid Texas CDL driver's license or be able to obtain one. ASE Certified Mechanics preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Frequent verbal communication by telephone, two-way radio and in person to co-workers and business associates.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Frequent walking or standing on concrete surfaces.  Occasional walking or standing on carpeting, tiled or rock surfaces.

Frequent driving or traveling in a car or pickup to trouble shoot maintenance problems, deliver materials to remote job site.

Occasional sitting at workstation viewing or inputting data on a computer terminal; as well as utilizing a calculator, typewriter, writing instruments, printers and other desk accessories to perform assigned paperwork duties.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; vibration and outside weather conditions any time day or night. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally very loud which requires hearing protection.

About Sam Houston Electric Cooperative, Inc.

Electric cooperatives were created to serve the best interests of their member-owners, and that's exactly what Sam Houston Electric Cooperative does. In the early 1930s, the vast rural areas of America did not have access to the wonders of electricity. During this time, less than three percent of rural America received the benefits of electric service. After the signing of the Rural Electrification Act on May 21, 1936, by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, the “REA Movement” spread rapidly throughout the nation. The stories of the early days of rural electrification are much the same…rural men and women petitioning, educating and organizing–for power. Sam Houston Electric Cooperative was founded Aug. 27, 1938, by a group of rural residents in Polk County. The first directors met, planned and created their cooperative. On May 16, 1939, they received a charter from the State of Texas, and Sam Houston Electric Cooperative Inc. was born. After obtaining an REA loan, the Co-op began construction of its first power lines, 242.86 miles, on Jan. 15, 1940, which would serve 661 members in Polk, San Jacinto, Walker and Liberty Counties. The power at that time came from Gulf States Utility C...ompany to a substation in Goodrich. By 1943, Sam Houston EC had 1,306 members. In 1951, that number jumped to 7,500 consumers and 2,300 miles of line. Today, Sam Houston EC maintains 6,000 miles of line serving more than 52,000 members in parts of 10 counties. Our members are our partners. We provide and maintain quality electric service at the lowest possible cost. Sam Houston EC’s mission, as stated by our Board of Directors, is to achieve member satisfaction by providing safe, reliable services at competitive prices and to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve, utilizing an exceptional workforce, while maintaining financial stability.

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