GENERAL SUMMARY: Truck Fleet & Equipment Mechanic performs a range of skilled and semi-skilled work in the maintenance and repair of Maine Energy Systems vehicles and equipment; maintains a fleet schedule for all vehicles and equipment; performs a variety of maintenance and construction tasks, including maintenance for the bulk pellet silo storage system.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Plans, schedules, and coordinates the repair and service of a variety of vehicles and heavy equipment including trucks (pellet, box, tractor), trailers, company passenger vehicles, as well as a variety of small equipment. This includes the same for the on-site silo system.
• Diagnoses problems, inspects, tests, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains all types of vehicles and equipment including diesel systems and related components
• Performs tune ups, brake jobs, and preventative maintenance
• Performs auto body work including welding, cutting, and fabrication
• Examines parts for excessive wear on all company owned vehicles and equipment and replaces common parts and makes adjustments
• Maintains an up-to-date stock of parts for trucks and hardware and orders necessary parts and supplies
• Coordinates Maine State inspections on all the fleet
• Schedules and coordinates all off-site repair or service providers
• Maintains detailed and accurate records of all maintenance and repair activities to include logging hours, mileage, and cost of repairs and as may be per FMCSA
• Helps maintain required records of materials delivered and/or stored onsite
• Maintains required shop tool inspections as needed
• Performs winter maintenance
• Required to be available and on-call for emergency operations during the winter schedule, and other times of the year as required
• Maintains regular, predictable and reliable attendance
• Maintains excellent communication and fosters a collaborative working environment with all departments as well as with the vendors or public
• Maintain excellent communication with the Pellet Delivery Office and drivers
• Maintains cleanliness and safety in the shop
• Places an emphasis on safety, efficiency, quality and productivity
• Follows all Company and Department policies and safety procedures
• Performs related work as required

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

· Thorough knowledge of standard practices, function, equipment and operational methods of the vehicle trade

· Thorough knowledge of the principles of gasoline and diesel engines and of the mechanical repair of heavy trucks and auxiliary automotive equipment.

· Thorough knowledge of electronic controls used with automobiles, trucks, heavy equipment.

· The ability to adapt available tools and repair parts to specific repair problems.

· Skill in the use and care of hand and machine tools, and ability to furnish some of the necessary hand tools

ABILITY TO:

· Use independent judgment, problem solve and collaborate in order to accomplish tasks

· Make timely and appropriate decisions in the scope of assigned work

· Provide a high level of customer service to both internal and external customers

· Communicate professionally and effectively, both orally and in writing

· Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the customers

· Work independently, prioritize work, and meet deadlines

• Attend any required courses and/or seminars
• Operate a variety of light and heavy equipment

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Experience and Education/Training:

• High School diploma or equivalent

· Three (3) years’ experience in mechanic repair, engine repair, and/or fabricating/welding, or related field; or any equivalent combination of education and experience

Licenses/Certifications:

· Current valid State of Maine Class B driver’s license with a clean driving record, or the ability to obtain one within a six-month period.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Frequent exposure to grease, loud noises from diesel engines and other equipment; moving mechanical parts and vibration. Outside work includes extreme inclement weather conditions and temperatures. Must be physically able to operate a variety of machines and equipment, including, but not limited to mechanic’s tools, welder’s tools, and diagnostic testers.

Moderate to heavy physical effort under adverse field conditions is required involving long periods of standing/moving, climbing, crawling, bending, pushing, pulling, occasional lifting of moderately heavy objects up to 80lbs. The employee must be capable of working a long duration of hours.

The above is not intended to be an inclusive or exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Work Location: In person