What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fleet Mechanic position at Farmers Electric Cooperative?
Farmers Electric Cooperative is currently searching for a Fleet Mechanic to join our growing team. The fleet mechanic will work on all cooperative vehicles and equipment including inspections, diagnostics, repairs, upgrades, maintenance, stocking of parts and recordkeeping. Experience performing routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries and lubricating equipment and machinery is needed. The ability to inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other vital parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition, is necessary.
The desired candidate should have the ability to follow set policies and procedures, uphold organizational values, and work with ethics and integrity. The ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner, gather and analyzes information skillfully, develop alternative solutions and work well in group problem solving situations is necessary for success.
Experience with hydraulics and diesel is preferred. Candidate must have or be able to obtain a valid Texas Class A CDL upon hire. Requirements include a high school diploma and a vocational auto mechanic certification. An Automotive Service Excellence Certification is preferred.
This position earns a competitive salary based on experience and all levels of experience are encouraged to apply. We also offer paid training, health insurance, generous paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, a retirement pension plan, and a 401(k) plan. This position typically works at our Greenville, Texas office Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM with occasional overtime and travel less than 10% of the time.
ABOUT FARMERS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE
Formed in 1937 to bring electricity to the rural areas of Northeast Texas, we are a rapidly growing electric cooperative that provides a safe, reliable, and affordable power supply along with consistently good service to more than 75,000 co-op members in the fast-growing region spanning 12 counties. More than an electric power utility, we're an electric cooperative. We are a community-based organization that is locally owned and operated. Our members have a voice in our policies and practices. With careful management of resources, dedicated employees, and strategic planning, we’ve managed to keep our electricity prices low and our service reliability high.
Our employees are our neighbors and yours, working to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve. We’re always on the lookout for more talent. Besides a great job with a powerful purpose, working for us allows our employees to work for a company that puts the needs of its members and the community first. We believe that our electric cooperative is a great place to work and we’re confident that you will too, believe that our electric cooperative is a great place to work and we’re confident that you will too.