Heavy Diesel Mechanic

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Welcome to United Utility Services, a dynamic player in the electric utility industry. As a trailblazer, we provide comprehensive and innovative offerings that bolster power infrastructure investments across the U.S. We proudly serve as the parent company to industry-leading utility service contractors specializing in transmission, substation, distribution, and grid hardening projects. Our Core Values are clear and simple: Safety, Quality, Integrity, and Professionalism. At United Utility Services, we craft power delivery solutions - built safe, engineered smart, and driven by what customers demand - fueling communities with reliable energy. We are the best-in-class, trusted partner delivering customer-centric Power Delivery Construction and Engineering solutions.


Location: Various Project Sites

The hourly range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00 per Hour. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.

How to Apply:
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About the Role:

Heavy Diesel Mechanic

DBE/United Utility Services seeking a full-time Heavy Diesel Mechanic for Fort Pierce, FL. A minimum of 5 years of related experience is required.


Duties and Responsibilities

• Special consideration given to individuals with maintenance experience on directional drilling equipment.
• Diagnosis, troubleshoot and repair hydraulic and diesel equipment.
• Perform root-cause analysis to determine necessary corrective actions.
• Must have the ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical schematic diagrams and technical repair manuals.
• Conduct extensive equipment inspections and identify worn and damaged parts.
• Verify equipment performance by conducting field tests.
• Spec parts needed for repairs and order from suppliers. Fabrication of some parts may be required.
• Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades; controlling corrosion; completing winterization procedures.
• Corrects vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as, power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, hydraulics; completes machine shop operations; making adjustments and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units.
• Maintains vehicle records by annotating services and repairs.
• Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.

• Ability and willingness to travel to job sites located within the Southeast.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Must have the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to various levels of employees and management.
• Must be a self-starter who can work independently.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years mechanic experience, preferably in the construction industry
• Must have extensive diagnostic and repair experience with trucks and heavy equipment, preferably including directional drills.
• Must have own tools.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Occasional long hours to support drill crew during critical pullbacks.
• Willing to travel for 2-3 days at a time

Job Type - Full-time. Must be able to travel. Overnight travel will be required as projects are spread out. Clean Background, Drug Test (random), and MVR.
Application Deadline:
This posting will remain open for a minimum of five (5) calendar days. The Company reserves the right to extend or close the posting based on business needs and applicable policy requirements.
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