Traveling Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic - West Texas / New Mexico Region

Plaska Transmission Line Construction, LLC  (a division of BHI Energy) has a current position available a Traveling Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic. Travel to outside locations will be required up to 100% of the time. Traveling Heavy Equipment Mechanic may repair and maintain one or several types of power construction equipment, such as, bucket trucks, digger derricks, tractors, lo-drill, heavy trucks, excavators, and wire pulling equipment. Fabrication and welding may be included in duties along with any other tasks as assigned.

Key Responsibilities:

• Repair and replace damaged or worn parts.
• Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools.
• Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects.
• Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications.
• Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles.
• Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Overhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency.
• Fit bearings to adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices.
• Ability to maintain and repair hydraulic systems.
• Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges.
• Ability to repair and maintain diesel engines.

Requirements:

• Fabrication and welding experience preferred
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to work long hours and move/lift at least 50 lbs.
• Compliance with OSHA and other Federal, State, and local safety regulations.
• Valid Class A or B Commercial Driver License is preferred
• Valid DOT Medical Certification
• Heavy equipment mechanic certification preferred
• Minimum 2-5 years of unsupervised heavy equipment mechanic experience
• Pass pre-employment and other drug screening requirements
• Travel required
• 2 years’ experience as heavy equipment mechanic

Job Type: Full-time – Willingness to work remotely for an extended period. Heavy Travel.