Road Mechanic - Utilitra

Utilitra has an exciting opportunity for a Road Mechanic servicing Central Illinois & Missouri. If your skills and experience are a match for the position described below, we'd love to hear from you.

About Our Company

Utilitra is a woman-owned firm specializing in utility and technology solutions. We offer design, construction, and metering services to utilities, and supply businesses and municipalities with robust technology services through our team of IT professionals. Our ability to integrate distinct specialties gives customers the opportunity to work with a coordinated team for the design and maintenance of their infrastructure.

Utilitra has been recognized by the St. Louis Business Journal as a Best Places to Work finalist, one of St. Louis' 50 Fastest Growing Companies, and one of the Largest Women-Owned Businesses. We were also recognized by the St. Louis Post Dispatch as one of the area's Top Work Places.

Overview

The successful candidate will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of company vehicles and equipment.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Service and repair company vehicles and electrical power line construction equipment
• Ensure equipment is properly serviced and repaired on a timely basis
• Perform complete inspections of vehicles and equipment and report issues to the Fleet Maintenance Department
• Comply with federal and state vehicle requirements
• Comply with company and federal safety rules, policies, and procedures
• Complete and submit all required documents in an accurate and timely manner
• Overtime, weekends and overnight travel may be required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Must possess a Class A valid CDL
• Must be comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Extended periods of driving may be required at times
• Ownership of repair tools
• 1-year diesel road mechanic experience preferred; electrical construction experience preferred
• Experience with Smart Phones, tablets and laptops preferred
• Experience with welding preferred
• Maintain and establish cooperative working relationships
• Speak effectively with customers and employees of the company
• Ability to work with minimal to no supervision and perform independent tasks based upon general direction

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to regularly lift 40 pounds and periodically lift up to 75 pounds
• Ability to climb up into big rigs, crawl under vehicles, maneuver around equipment and vehicles to work on them
• Ability to manipulate hands, arms and fingers to use hand tools and power tools
• Ability to see in minimal light at times, differentiating color and texture to identify concerns

Company Benefits

• Company-paid health insurance (dental, short-term and long-term disability and life insurance are provided)
• 100% 401k match (up to 5% of salary)
• Paid holiday & vacation time
• Educational assistance
• Various discount programs

Utilitra is committed to building and sustaining an equitable and inclusive work environment where diversity is expected and valued. We believe that a diverse workforce benefits and enriches our mission, vision, and core values and is a critical component to our company's success.

Utilitra is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We proudly extend consideration for employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, protected veteran status, or any other criteria protected by law.