Diesel Mechanic

Watts Electric Company is an electrical contractor doing business in Nebraska and the surrounding states for more than 40 years. We tackle a diversified electrical scope of work including airports, roadway lighting, signing, and underground utility construction. We understand that our employees are the greatest asset in the company. We aim to attract, develop, and retain the best talent. We foster a merit-based environment where employees are able to determine their own success.

Position Summary
The Diesel Mechanic will be responsible for maintaining diesel equipment operation by completing inspections and preventative maintenance requirements, correcting vehicle deficiencies, making adjustments and alignments, and keeping records.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs all work in accordance with schedules, policies, procedures and standards of quality and safety.
• Assures safety standards are met.
• Determines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests and identifying worn and damaged parts.
• Document repairs needed, and submit repair orders to the Shop Manager for parts requisition
• Determine the best method for repairs, whether in the shop or in the field
• Receive parts deliveries and deliver shipping tickets and invoices to Shop Manager
• Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules, installing component and part upgrades and controlling corrosion.
• Corrects vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts or systems.
• Makes alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, hydraulics, pneumatic and traction units.
• Verifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives, adjusting controls and systems.
• Complies with federal and state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.
• Maintains vehicle appearance by cleaning, washing and painting.
• Maintains accurate vehicle records via maintenance software (Manager )
• Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, performing preventive maintenance.
• Must continue to update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading technical journals and regulation publications.
• Maintains and assures cleanliness and neatness of shop area.
• Must be willing to learn how to operate different equipment, cranes, areal lift trucks, skids steer, among other equipment. Demonstrate proficiency prior to independently operating any equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Talents

• Motivated to expand knowledge and seek ways to do so
• Ability to stay out of town overnight occasionally
• Ability to make timely decisions
• Reliable and punctual
• Works well on a team
• Abide by the organizations policies and procedures
• Ability to adapt to changes

Position Requirements and Education

• Requires a vocational/technical diploma; and 2 years experience as a diesel mechanic doing fleet maintenance and repair; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Must have a valid driver's license (Class C) to occasionally drive non-commercial vehicles. Must be insurable. A clean driving record including no DWI or major violations in the last two years. Must have dependable transportation to and from the work place.
• Should be willing to get CDL within 6 months of hire. Watts Electric will assist in training.

Benefit Package 

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company paid life insurance
• Matching 401K
• Paid time off
• Shop tools are provided by company. Employee must provide a full general toolbox with some special tools.

Working Conditions
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function of the position.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, (to finger, handle, or feel), reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk or hear and taste or smell.

Must be able to use up to 35 pounds of force occasionally. Employee will be required to lift 35 pounds frequently and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to sit. Direct frontal reaching is required. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Employees are required to wear protective safety gear, ear protection, and eye protection.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and possible extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock and vibration. There are some chemical exposures that are part of performing the job.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

This position is located in Waverly, Nebraska and requires minimal travel. Normal schedule is Monday – Friday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Pay will be determined based upon experience.

Condition of Employment
Candidate is required to meet the above qualifications, task frequency and PPE requirements. Approval of pre-employment reference & background checks, and post offer drug/alcohol testing with fit for employment screening (if required) are required as conditions of employment.

Watts Electric is a Smoke-Free, Drug Free Employer. Watts Electric is an Equal Employment Opportunity.