UTILITY FLEET MECHANIC

POSITION SUMMARY

The Fleet Mechanic keeps Force Electrical Services' utility fleet and specialty line construction equipment safe, compliant, and working on the job. Working from a mobile service truck and the company shop, the Fleet Mechanic diagnoses, repairs, inspects, and performs preventive maintenance on heavy- and medium-duty trucks, aerial devices, digger derricks, cranes, and stringing equipment, often on active right-of-way and energized job sites. The role directly supports crew productivity and safety by minimizing downtime, maintaining DOT, OSHA, and ANSI inspection compliance, and responding to equipment failures during routine construction and emergency storm restoration.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESDiagnostics and Repair

• Diagnose and repair diesel and gasoline engines, including fuel, cooling, air intake, and aftertreatment systems (DPF, DEF/SCR, EGR), using OEM diagnostic software and scan tools.

• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic systems, including pumps, valves, cylinders, hoses, rotation and outrigger systems, and power take-off (PTO) units on aerial devices and digger derricks.

• Repair 12/24-volt electrical systems, wiring harnesses, lighting, and electronic controls, including boom and auger control systems.

• Repair and maintain air brake, hydraulic brake, steering, suspension, driveline, and transmission components.

• Perform repairs on line construction equipment such as bucket trucks, digger derricks, cranes, pullers and tensioners, reel and wire trailers, pole trailers, tracked and all-terrain carriers, backyard machines, mini-excavators, skid steers, compressors, and generators.

• Perform basic welding and fabrication (MIG, stick, oxy-acetylene cutting) for bracket, bed, and component repairs within manufacturer and company guidelines.

Inspections and Compliance

• Conduct preventive maintenance and periodic inspections according to OEM schedules and company PM intervals; document all work in the fleet maintenance system.

• Perform frequent and periodic inspections of aerial devices and digger derricks per ANSI/SAIA A92.2 and ANSI A10.31, and coordinate scheduled dielectric testing with qualified testing vendors.

• Support crane inspection programs consistent with OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart CC, and coordinate annual inspections with qualified third-party inspectors.

• Perform DOT annual vehicle inspections under 49 CFR Part 396 when qualified as an inspector under §396.19, and correct defects identified on Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIRs).

• Remove unsafe vehicles and equipment from service using company lockout/tagout and out-of-service procedures, and communicate status to supervisors and crews.

Field Support and Storm Response

• Travel to job sites, laydown yards, and right-of-way locations to perform roadside and on-site repairs, often in remote areas and adverse weather.

• Deploy with crews for emergency storm restoration, including extended work hours, overnight travel, and multi-week mobilizations.

• Maintain awareness of energized lines and observe minimum approach distances and job site safety requirements under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.269 and 1926 Subpart V while working near line crews.

• Participate in daily job briefings and tailboards when on job sites.

Records, Parts, and Shop Operations

• Complete accurate work orders, inspection records, labor hours, and parts usage in [Fleet Management System].

• Identify, order, and track parts; maintain mobile service truck inventory, tools, and equipment in safe working condition.

• Document warranty repairs and coordinate with OEM dealers and outside vendors as directed.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe shop and service truck; properly handle and dispose of fluids, filters, batteries, and hazardous materials in accordance with environmental regulations.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.