Senior Mechanic

Nevada Barricade & Sign Co, an InfraStripe Company

Since 2000, Nevada Barricade & Sign Company, Inc. has strived to become the leader in the highway technologies industry.  With offices in Reno, Sparks, and Las Vegas, we are the premier highway specialty contractor in Nevada, California, Oregon, and Washington. Nevada Barricade and Sign Co. prides itself on a culture of safety and excellence, and through that have created a dynamic and exciting atmosphere for all employees.  We offer an extremely competitive salary and benefits package as well.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Under the immediate direction of the Fleet Manager, this position will maintain equipment operation by completing inspections and preventative maintenance requirements, correcting vehicle deficiencies, making adjustments and alignments and keeping record of equipment and repairs. 

BENEFITS

This position offers the following benefits, which new employees are eligible for on the first day of the month after their first thirty days of employment:

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• 401k (with matching option)
• PTO and company holidays

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Determines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests, identifying worn and damaged parts. Assess, diagnose, and repair equipment with accuracy and speed.  Travels to job sites to repair equipment in the field quickly and efficiently.   
• Corrects vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as, power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering.
• Ensures equipment availability by completing preventive maintenance schedules, installing component and part upgrades, controlling corrosion, and completing winterization procedures efficiently and thoroughly.
• Maintains vehicle appearance by cleaning, washing, and painting and maintains vehicle records by annotating services and repairs.
• Manages small parts inventory by counting stock, placing orders, and verifying receipt.
• Work to promote a safe workplace and ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed and assists with proper equipment usage.
• Demonstrates a consistent positive attitude to support a productive work environment.  Cooperates, communicates, and works well with coworkers.  Treats all employees and customers respectfully.  
• Regular and punctual attendance is required. 
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment at all times and adheres to safety and security standards in the performance of all job duties, and immediately reports all safety hazards or incidents to a supervisor.
• Adheres to work rules and Company policies.
• Ability to lift and maneuver heavy parts and tools.
• Ability to work flexible hours or on-call shifts as needed.
• Comfortable working in various environmental conditions (e.g., outdoor settings, noisy environments).
• Performs other projects and duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a valid Driver’s License.
• Two (2) year technical school or equivalent.
• Preferred experience in electrical diagnostics and past mechanic experience.
• Three (3) years of mechanical experience.
• Preferred experience or certification in welding.
• Preferred experience in heavy truck maintenance and repair.
• Excellent diagnostic, analysis and problem assessment skills demonstrated by the ability to collect the necessary information to identify key issues and identify cause-effect relationships.
• Excellent verbal communication and customer service skills.
• Writing – Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently.
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency in completing all tasks.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

This position will be based in Reno, NV with occasional travel.

Nevada Barricade & Sign Co., an INFRASTRIPE, LLC company, makes recruitment, employment, promotional and all other Human Resource decisions without regard to age (40 and older), race(including traits historically associated with race, which includes hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity or expression), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws..

This policy applies to all aspects of employment that include but are not limited to hiring, promotion, training, transfers, job assignments, terminations, recalls, wage and salary administration, and application of all Company policies, procedures, and benefits.