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Quanta Services

Builds and repairs power grids and utility networks

Traveling Mechanic

Equipment Field ServicePosted on Nov 11
Full-timeRupert, ID, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • Willingness to travel nationwide.
  • Two to five years of unsupervised heavy equipment mechanic experience, although applicants without experience may be considered if they have some type of formal training.
  • Ability to work long hours and move or lift at least 50 pounds.
  • Valid Class A Commercial Driver License.
  • Compliance with OSHA and other federal, state, and local safety regulations.
  • Valid DOT Medical Certification.
  • Pass pre-employment and other drug screening requirements.

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 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.
  • Examine parts for damage or excessive wear using micrometers and gauges.
  • Repair and maintain utility construction equipment, including derricks, shovels, tractors, lo-drill, heavy trucks, excavators, and wire-pulling equipment.
  • Perform fabrication and welding as duties may include.

Desired Qualifications

  • Fabrication and welding experience is preferred.
  • Heavy equipment mechanic certification is preferred.

About the Company

Quanta Services

Builds and repairs power grids and utility networks

Quanta Services builds, upgrades and repairs the power lines, substations, pipelines and communications networks that utilities, power producers and large energy users rely on. It runs its own training school, Northwest Lineman College, which prepares workers for electric line work at campuses in several states. Quanta works through regional operating companies that handle engineering, construction, storm restoration and routine upkeep for their customers. Clients pay under long-term master service agreements for ongoing work and under fixed-price or cost-based contracts for large projects. Quanta was founded in 1997 by combining four electrical contractors and is based in Houston, Texas.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Houston, TX
Founded
1997

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