What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Mechanic position at MYR Group?
**Job Title:** Field Mechanic with MYR Group
You will travel to project sites across the designated service area, supporting our field teams. Your skills will be utilized to perform maintenance, preventive maintenance, and minor equipment repairs safely and professionally.
Every day, you can improve and challenge yourself, and if you have the desire and ambition, you'll have the potential to work toward higher-level roles in our Fleet Department.
Travel Details:
This position requires travel throughout Northern California, Oregon, and Washington states, (including overnight) to project locations, supporting teams to ensure successful operation of the equipment.
At times, the Mechanic will be required to respond to emergencies outside regular work hours and work overtime including weekends and holidays.
When travel is required, meals and lodging will also be provided.
**About MYR Group:**
We are a publicly traded holding company of 13 specialty electrical construction companies with roots dating back to 1891 and over 8,500 employees.
We contribute to a clean energy future while fostering a safe, supportive, and inclusive work environment.
Throughout our history, we have partnered with utilities, municipalities, commercial clients, and developers to deliver some of the largest and most notable projects including transmission/distribution/substation, commercial and industrial, storm restoration, and renewable (solar and wind farms) energy.
Responsibilities:
- Perform mechanic assignments using independent judgment to make decisions requiring the application of procedures and practices to specific work situations.
- Perform a full range of servicing and repairs on various types of fleet equipment, including malfunctioning parts and systems.
- Frequently travel to customer job sites for repair/maintenance of equipment.
- May provide oversight for less experienced mechanics.
- Perform routine and preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs.
- Identify mechanical problems either visually or with computer diagnostic equipment.
- Maintain records of time and materials used on each job, the condition of the equipment, and the repairs performed.
- Track information in computer software; Conduct safety inspections of equipment and prepare safety documentation.
- Participate in training programs; keep current with hazardous material training requirements.
Requirements:
- Five years of experience in general heavy truck repair, automotive repair, or equipment repair; equivalent trade school/technical school time may be applied toward this requirement OR completed a vocational/technical school program or apprenticeship in vehicle and equipment repair and have four years of experience.
- Capable of operating company vehicles and equipment on a daily basis. A valid Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL) is desired but not required.
- Proven ability to work independently and without direct supervision.
- Basic computer or data entry skills.
- Solid experience using mechanical tools, materials, and testing equipment.
- Solid knowledge of design, adjustment, operation, maintenance, and repair of vehicles and equipment.
- Good understanding of applicable regulatory guidelines and rules.
Benefits:
- Commensurate with experience, paid weekly.
- Medical insurance with low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums.
- Dental insurance with 100% employer-paid premium.
- ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program - $300 quarterly, $1,200 annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases.
- Paid Time Off starting at 15 days plus 10 paid Holidays (Cultural Celebration Day is a floating holiday).
- Immediate vesting and Annual profit-sharing potential.
- Superior educational assistance program (support for educational costs, internal training, and more).
- Company-paid short and long-term disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment.
- Company-paid business travel accident insurance.
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).
- Various voluntary plans available including supplemental vision, accident and critical illness, ID theft, group legal, group auto & home, and additional voluntary life insurance plans for employees and dependents.
MYR Group's Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects our family of brands. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, or other protected characteristics.
Salary : $1,200