Industrial Mobile Mechanic

Northwest Pipe Company
Houston, Texas
Full Time

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Northwest Pipe Company is the nation's leading manufacturer of water infrastructure products and with over 50 years of experience, we're just getting started! Our business is growing, and we're looking for great people to grow with us. We're immediately seeking an Industrial Mobile Mechanic to join our ParkUSA team in Houston, TX.

We Offer:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D Insurance
Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
401k Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
Bonus Potential (2x per year)
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Opportunities for Career Advancement
Values-Driven Culture Committed to Diversity, Inclusion, and Safety

Our Values:

Accountability is evident when we do what we say we are going to do and people accept responsibility for their actions. We do not point fingers and blame others. We own our actions.
Commitment is not only promising to do something but actually investing in the necessary effort and actions to make it happen.
Teamwork is essential for competing in a challenging and constantly changing business environment. Working together across all job functions is critical to achieving our success.

ABOUT THE JOB:

Under supervision, perform mechanical maintenance and preventative maintenance work. Diagnose and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems, gas and diesel engines, and industrial heavy mobile equipment along with general plant equipment or other tasks as assigned. Coordinate with other maintenance personnel and production crews as needed. Work on special projects with other mechanics and management as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Mechanic I-II:

Inspects and repairs vehicles with diesel engines and heavy equipment
Handles routine repairs, including oil and tire changes
Interprets diagnostic test results accurately
Writes detailed inspection reports and repair plans
Collaborates with other diesel mechanics
Presents reports and plans to clients for approval
Advises clients on repair options and costs
Completes test drives to make sure the vehicle runs correctly
Uses power, machine, and hand tools safely
Follows all motor vehicle repair shop safety standards and processes
Regular, reliable and predictable attendance is necessary in order to perform the essential functions of this position.

Mechanic III:

Develop and maintain a consistent schedule of performing preventative maintenance of all ParkUSA-owned fleet and equipment
Perform routine maintenance and repairs on all ParkUSA fleet equipment and trucks independently
Diagnose internal combustion engines, DC electrical systems, propane systems, hydraulics, and fuel systems
Perform major repairs to maintain fleet equipment using diagnostic tools, hand tools, and measuring instruments independently
Conduct oil changes, lubrication of equipment, tire replacements, hose repairs, battery replacements, and assorted services
Enter and review work orders and complete part ordering via fleet management system
Recondition and replace assorted parts of the heavy equipment
Diagnoses problem areas for any significant wear or tear on the equipment
Take service calls when shop lead is absent and inform Field Service representative of client needs to ensure repairs are completed in a timely and efficient fashion
Maintain work area in a clean and organized manner
Produce timely and detailed service reports and repair logs
Follow all company's filed procedures and protocols
Perform additional duties as assigned
Interprets diagnostic test results accurately
Completes test drives to make sure the vehicle runs correctly
Uses power, machine, and hand tools safely
Follows all motor vehicle repair shop safety standards and processes
Regular, reliable and predictable attendance is necessary in order to perform the essential functions of this position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

Mechanic I to II:

Ability to lift 50+ pounds.
Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and written, and have basic communication skills; interpersonal, written, and verbal, for dealing with all levels and associates, and reading instruction and parts manuals.
Must have a basic knowledge of mechanics, hydraulics, or electronics.
Must have basic computer skills.
Must be able to complete tasks with minimal supervision
Must be able to operate the following tools and equipment: Hand tools
Mobile and stationary equipment in the plant.
Regular, reliable and predictable attendance is necessary in order to perform the essential functions of this position.

Mechanic III:

Same abilities of a Mechanic I or II.
Ability to drive/operate multiple types of vehicles and equipment
Interpersonal skills to communicate effectively and efficiently
Ability to follow up with customers in a timely manner
Understanding the importance of time management
Ability to handle assorted tools properly and safely
Attention to detail
Solid and proven computer skill set to enter work orders
Works and communicates effectively with all levels of the company
Must possess solid written and verbal communication skills and be able to perform basic computer operations such as opening and closing work orders
Regular, reliable and predictable attendance is necessary in order to perform the essential functions of this position.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Mechanic I to II:

High school diploma or equivalent required, additional technical education and/or training is preferred.
1 - 3 years of Production Manufacturing maintenance support is preferred.

Mechanic III:

High school diploma or equivalent required, additional technical education and/or training is preferred.
5 - 7 years of Diesel Mechanic experience
3- 5 years leading a team

Northwest Pipe Company is committed to equal employment opportunity. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Our organization maintains a drug-free workplace. Except where prohibited by state law, offers of employment may be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, drug test, and/or physical examination, as determined by the essential functions and physical requirements of the position. Northwest Pipe Company reserves the right to close the position, with or without notice, if a qualified candidate is identified prior to the close date.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to touch; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
The employee frequently is required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, and taste or smell.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
The employee will often have to work outside in the elements to repair equipment
Employee must be able to work at heights
Project timelines and work volume / deadlines may often require working outside of standard office hours, weekends, or evening work.
Regular, reliable and predictable attendance is necessary in order to perform the essential functions of this position.

Physical Activity

Over 2/3 of the time:

Standing/Sit: Remain upright in a stationary position, particularly for sustained periods
Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm as in using hand tools, computerized equipment and maintaining machinery
Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
Communicating: Expressing or exchanging ideas and information accurately, in written or diagram form.
Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and making fine discriminations in sound.
Repetitive Motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers such as using computerized equipment
Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm to use hand tools

Up to 2/3 of the time:

Walking: Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another
Lifting: Raising object from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position (this factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles)
Stooping: Positions self to 90 degrees (This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.)
Kneeling/Crouching: Position self to pick up tools and items off floor when cleaning and maintaining equipment

Less than 1/3 of the time:

Reaching: Grabbing things from a distance above or from the side
Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward downward of outward
Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion
Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, Stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. ( This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion.)
Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces. (This factor is important if the amount and kind of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.)

Physical Requirements

Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Visual Acuity

The worker is required to have visual acuity to perform an activity such as: Preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection) using measurement devices, and/or assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eye.

Over 2/3 of the time:

The worker is required to have close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
The worker is required to have distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)

Up to 2/3 of the time:

The worker is required to have peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)
The worker is required to have depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)
The worker is required to have the ability to adjust visual focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus

Weather Condition

Over 2/3 of the time:

The worker is subject to inside environmental conditions: protections from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes

Up to 2/3 of the time:

The worker is subject to extreme heat: Temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour. (Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions such as wind and humidity.)
The worker is subject to noise: There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level
The worker is subject to extreme cold: Temperatures typically below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour. (Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions such as wind and humidity.)
The worker is subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals

Less than 1/3 of the time:

The worker is subject to vibration: Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities of whole body.
The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions: One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: Fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation.
The worker is subject to oils: There is air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids
The worker frequently is in close quarters, crawl spaces, shafts, man, holes, small, enclosed, rooms, small sewage and water line pipes, and other areas which could cause claustrophobia

Noise Levels:

Up to 2/3 of the time:

Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic)
Loud noise (Examples: metal can manufacturing department, large earth-moving equipment)

Less than 1/3 of the time

Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic)
Very loud noise (examples: jack hammer work, front row at rock concert)

Supervision Received: