FLEET MECHANIC

COMPANY OVERVIEW

El Paso Electric (EPE) is a regional energy provider that is engaged in generation, transmission, and distribution service to power approximately 460,000 customers in a 10,000-square mile area of the Rio Grande Valley in west Texas and southern New Mexico.  We invite you to visit epelectric.com to learn more about EPE and our strategic initiatives. Join our EPE Team, and TOGETHER, we will transform the energy landscape.  

DATE POSTED: 01/14/2024 CLOSING DATE: 02/04/2024
DEPARTMENT: Fleet Services
STARTING HOURLY RATE: $44.05

JOB PURPOSE:

Under the general supervision of the Supervisor - Fleet Services, is responsible for performing maintenance, repairs, and major overhauls on a variety of gasoline and diesel-powered equipment and vehicles for the Company.

EDUCATION:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent
2. Master Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification in Automobile or Medium/Heavy Truck.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate with or without a reasonable accommodation that the job's essential functions can be performed. 

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

1. Five (5) years experience as a gasoline and diesel mechanic.
2. Ability to obtain a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License and D.O.T. certification within six (6) months of employment and must comply with Company's Driving Policy.
3. General knowledge of open and closed hydraulic systems, air and electrical systems, welding equipment, diagnostic equipment, and specialized mechanical tools.
4. Ability to obtain Mobil Hydraulic Mechanic, Fluid Power Certification (FPS) within in (6) months of employment.
5. Ability to diagnose engine problems, repair and weld parts/components, maintain records on parts and repairs, and use a variety of mechanical tools.
6. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
7. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with officers, managers, fellow employees, vendors, suppliers, and the general public.
8. Ability to maintain a sense of propriety concerning confidential matters.
9. Must be able to work irregular hours and overtime as required.
10. Must provide own Mechanical tools and meet Dept established minimum tool requirements.
11. Knowledge of the latest repair and diagnostic techniques through continuous education and certification process.
12. Be computer literate with some experience with Maintenance Management Systems.
13. Highly motivated individual and self-starter
14. Proficient with mobile phones and tablets.
15. Must pass a Human Performance Evaluation (HPE).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The following essential job functions are accomplished by utilizing mechanical power tools and machines, hand tools, hoists, jacks, engine parts and components, welding torch and other welding equipment, grease, fluids, and safety equipment.

1. Performs major and minor overhauls, repairs, tune-ups, and other mechanical functions for company gasoline and diesel equipment and/or vehicles.
2. Repairs hydraulic, electrical, and air systems, air-cooled engines, and other related components.
3. Test drives equipment and/or vehicles, diagnose problems, disassemble engines, and examine parts for defects and excessive wear.
4. Welds and/or solder equipment parts and components using oxy-acetylene, arc, and metal inertia gas.
5. Requisitions parts, tools and equipment to perform essential job functions.
6. Prepares and submits maintenance records on vehicles and equipment repaired to supervisor.
7. Maintains tools and working area in a clean, orderly condition.
8. Complies with all applicable Company policies, procedures, and code of ethics, as well as all applicable governmental laws and regulations, including employment, safety, and environmental standards and regulations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

1. The incumbents in this classification are subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions and temperature changes of extreme cold weather (below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour) and extreme hot weather (temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour); and exposed to loud noises, vibration, hazards, atmospheric conditions, and oils.
2. May work non-standard hours.
3. May require travel to Company work sites.
4. May require out of town travel.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

1. Heavy work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
2. Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.
3. Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces.
4. Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
5. Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
6. Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
7. Crawling: Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
8. Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
9. Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.
10. Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks.
11. Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
12. Pulling: Using the upper extremities to exert force to draw, drag, haul, or tug objects in a sustained motion.
13. Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position.
14. Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling.
15. Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
16. Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture, by touching with skin, e.g., fingertips.
17. Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities in which detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
18. Hearing: Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make fine discriminations in sound, such as when making fine adjustments on machined parts.
19. Repetitive motions: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
20. Visual acuity: Color, depth perception, and field of vision include measurement devices for close inspection and analysis.

 If interested in applying for this position, you must apply online by 5:00 PM, February 4, 2024.  (Please scroll back up to the “Apply Now” button)

Salary : $44