Classification: MECH (Mechanic)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Take the next step in your career with an innovative organization that values, develops and empowers its employees to enhance their potential.  At Portland Utilities Construction Co., LLC, an Azuria Water Solutions company, our employees are our number one asset.  Our team has been committed to excellence by being a water and wastewater pipeline rehabilitation specialist for over 30 years.  Join our team to help keep infrastructure working better, safer and longer for customers throughout the world.

We are currently looking for an experienced Mechanic to perform tasks related to the maintenance and repair of trucks, trailers and heavy construction equipment that support our construction operations in the Knoxville, TN area and/or southeastern region of the United States.   The company seeks talented candidates with an ability to perform preventive maintenance, perform diagnostic tests to find faults, analyzing diagnostic test results and repairing, replacing engine, steering, transmission, braking, or lighting system components.

We are currently offering a limited sign-on bonus of $2,000 for new hires without a CDL license if they meet the criteria outlined in our sign-on bonus program.  Starting pay is $28.00 - $32.00 per hour depending on experience.

Why You Will Love Working for Us:

• Competitive Salary
• Daily per diem while traveling
• 100% covered individual hotel room stays while traveling
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• 401K matching
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid time off and overtime pay
• On-the-job training with full pay
• Company paid PPE and safety gear
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Work for a forward thinking and innovative company
• Ecological footprint-we are rehabbing the world’s infrastructure one pipe at a time with minimal disruption to people’s daily routines with little waste

What You Will Do:

• Performing preventive maintenance on trucks, trailers, and construction equipment
• Schedule the repairs and maintenance of equipment
• Maintain detailed records of serviced vehicles and interact with field supervision daily.
• Adhering to an inspection procedure checklist.
• Maintaining a parts inventory
• Ensuring the cleanliness of the shop
• Running diagnostic tests on vehicles
• Analyzing diagnostic test results
• Replacing vehicle engines, steering mechanisms, transmissions and braking systems.
• Checking vehicle lighting systems
• Test driving vehicles to gauge performance 
• Perform other duties as assigned including but not limited to moving machines, off-loading equipment, running errands and closing shop/yard

What We Need from You:

• Valid Driver’s License Required
• Someone Who is Dependable/Honest
• Someone Who is Willing to Learn/Follow Directions
• Someone who pays attention to detail and has organizational skills
• Creative Problem Solver
• Good interpersonal skills, strong verbal communication skills

• Ability to travel extensively 100% of the time each week, which could have you away from home for 2-3 weeks at a time

• Ability to walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, crouch, bend, reach, kneel, crawl, stretch, use hands to handle objects, tools or controls; talk and hear without visual cues, lift push, and pull up to 75 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations

Preferred Education/Experience

• Degree or diploma in mechanical or automotive engineering; ASE Diesel Certification advantageous
• Has a working knowledge of the federal motor carrier safety regulations
• PUCC will also consider candidates who has served in the United States Military or have an equivalent graduation from a trade school that specializes in engine or shop mechanics
• One (1) year plus proven experience performing preventive maintenance on trucks and heavy equipment, hydraulic systems
• Working knowledge of diesel and as engines and hydraulic systems
• Proficient with maintenance and repair tools
• Good IT and knowledgeable in reading diagnostic codes
• Able to diagnose complex issues
• Identify, locate and diagnose the components of truck brake systems, including hydraulic and air brake systems
• Possess own hand tools

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The physical demands, work environmental characteristics, and requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Azuria Water Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Equal opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Azuria Water Solutions is bound.  Azuria Water Solutions will not engage in discrimination against, or harassment of, any person employed or seeking employment with Azuria Water Solutions on the basis of race, color religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

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