Mechanic

San Miguel Power Association, Inc. is seeking to fill Mechanic (Nucla location)

Job Summary

This position:

• Reviews and is responsible for the inspection, diagnostic and performs repair work and maintenance for cars, trucks, and equipment in the company's fleet.
• Performs maintenance and repairs to equipment per the manufacturers guidelines to ensure safety and reliability.

Minimum Job Specifications

This job requires:

• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent and a technical vocational or trade school diploma or degree in automotive truck and/or heavy equipment service repair and maintenance is highly desirable.
• Five years of experience or a combination of relevant education and experience is required.
• Extensive knowledge of all phases of auto and truck repair such as: tune-ups, brakes, charging system, lighting system, fuel and carburetor, exhaust, vehicle diagnostics and starting system.
• Welding experience preferred.
• Computer skills adequate to perform necessary tasks including fleet tracking, electronic maintenance records and other general computer programs.
• Working knowledge of OSHA requirements as they impact the mechanic's shop and fleet.
• The ability to work without direct supervision.
• Excellent organization, written and verbal communication skills.
• Certification to operate a forklift.
• To obtain and maintain a valid Colorado Class A CDL driver's license.
• The employee to represent the co-op in a progressive, positive, and professional manner in all relationships, both internal and external.

Essential Job Functions

San Miguel Power Association reserves the right to change or modify the duties and job functions of this position at any time.

The Mechanic:

• Performs maintenance and repairs of company vehicles and equipment.
• Performs other miscellaneous welding and mechanic work as required.
• Inspects company equipment in accordance with established procedures, preventative maintenance, and DOT standards.
• Recognizes and identify problems with equipment and makes the necessary repairs.
• Assists with repair and maintenance reports and maintaining current records of all vehicles.
• Responsible for recordkeeping, scheduling of work and ordering parts.
• Schedules timely and routine maintenance on all SMPA vehicles and equipment and performs maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
• Occasionally delivers material to SMPA locations and job sites.
• Inspects and replaces company tools in accordance with established procedures.
• May assist in unloading material trucks when needed.
• Maintains a safe work environment by adhering to policies, procedures and regulations.
• Maintain shop area in neat and clean condition making sure that hazardous working conditions do not exist.
• Provide building and grounds maintenance when necessary and make repairs as needed to association property.
• Provides additional groundmen help when line crew is short-handed, if necessary, without interfering with the need of shop.
• Delivers fleet equipment on location or to other facilities within the service territory.
• Transports vehicles for service or maintenance as needed.
• May be required to report to alternate SMPA locations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge & Skills

The Mechanic will have:

• Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Computer skills adequate to perform necessary tasks including fleet tracking, electronic maintenance records and other general computer programs.
• Knowledge of all phases of auto and truck repair such as: tune-ups, brakes, charging system, lighting system, fuel and carburetor, exhaust, vehicle diagnostics and starting system.
• Welding experience.
• Excellent organization, written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to understand and read SDS sheets on chemicals used.
• Working knowledge of the policies and procedures of San Miguel Power Association.
• The understanding and application of the concept of providing quality electric service to SMPA members and superior customer service.

Essential Mental & Physical Requirements

The Mechanic requires:

• Strenuous physical labor, including heavy lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Climbing, balancing, bending, kneeling, reaching, standing, sitting, walking, hearing, talking, seeing, smelling, crawling, pushing, pulling and grasping.
• Attention to detail on a daily basis.
• The employee to read, write legibly and evaluate situations.
• 75% of the work is performed indoors, while 25% is performed outdoors, possibly under adverse weather conditions.
• To work while various mechanical and electrical hazards are present.
• To use various chemicals in routine maintenance of vehicles.
• Travel by company vehicles.
• Occasional travel by commercial means.
• Travel to other SMPA locations on a regular basis.

Other Duties & Responsibilities

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee will also perform other business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or other management as required. This position may work overtime as required or assigned.

This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract.

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