What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanic position at Elkan?
Elkan Energy Services is a leading freshwater transmission and distribution company serving the energy industry in western North Dakota. We are seeking a mechanic capable of working on both diesel and gas engines to support our ever-changing water supply system.
Essential
- 2 years mechanic experience
- Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, squat, and twist with good balance
- Regularly required to lift, move and carry up to 50 pounds and to push and pull up to 100 pounds
- Occasionally required to crawl, climb in and around equipment, stairs and vertical ladders
- Vision abilities include close vision, distant vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus
- Driver’s License
- Willing to relocate
Desirable
- 5 years mechanic experience
- Motor Vehicle Inspection License
- CDL Class A
- DOT Inspection Certificate
- Experience with computers and diagnostic equipment
- Water Transfer experience
Job duties and Responsibilities
- Troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining Pickups, Semis, Trailers Systems and Equipment
- Determine vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests
- Ability to diagnose and repair a wide variety of mechanical and electrical equipment
- Demonstrate advanced diagnostic and knowledge of gas and diesel engines, repair skills on multiple types of equipment and vehicles including skid steers, telehandler, forklift, heavy equipment etc.
- Keep equipment available for use by adhering to preventative maintenance schedules
- Perform repairs with limited supervision on wheel seals, suspensions, brakes, electrical systems, air and cooling systems, oil changes etc.
- Repair heavy equipment such as engines, transmissions, clutches, and brakes
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area daily
- Maintain and enhance mechanical technology knowledge
- Track job time and document repairs and pertinent information on in-house business system via repair orders
- Tag and document all warranty items appropriately
- Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the success of projects, individuals, and the company
- Adhere to rules, regulations, and company policies, present and future that are published for employees
- Knowledge of DOT regulations and out of service criteria Knowledge and experience in pump repair and maintenance
- Knowledge and experience in Heater repair and maintenance
- Knowledge in Drive Trains & Hydraulics, Steering & Suspension
- Experience with computer diagnostic equipment is preferred
- Must pass a pre-employment and random drug and alcohol test
- Knowledge and experience in pump repair and maintenance
- Knowledge and experience in Heater repair and maintenance
- Knowledge in Drive Trains & Hydraulics, Steering & Suspension
- Welding and fabrication
- Read, write and speak English (work orders, manuals, etc.)
- Expected to serve as a resource to others for mentoring, knowledge transfer, training and checking work
- The candidate must possess good character, have a positive attitude, and be a team player
- Other duties as assigned
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Group Life Insurance
- Short-term & Long-term disability
