Field Mechanic

Sumter Utilities, Inc. (a Quanta Services company) seeks a Diesel Technician Field Mechanic.   

SAFETY IS A CORE VALUE FOR OUR COMPANY so substantial weight will be given in the selection process to candidates demonstrating their shared commitment to safe operations.

We offer competitive wages, paid vacation and holidays, a full benefit package including Health, Dental, Vision, Optional Critical Care Insurance, LifeLock Identity Protection and both Company Paid & Supplemental Life Insurance as well.  Benefits are available the 1st day of the next month following hire date.  We also offer a 401k Retirement Savings Plan with a substantial company match.

High School diploma or equivalent, Tech school for Diesel/Automotive certification, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities. Certification in ASE’s T-series, CPR, first aid, and forklift certification required. Class A CDL required.

Sumter Utilities Inc. is an Equal Opportunity - Drug & Alcohol Free Workplace Employer

NOTE:  This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as requested to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Able/willing to travel long distances on short notice, when required.

Ability to recognize and identify harmonious or contrasting combinations, as well as recognize individual characteristics of colors, forms, sounds, odors and textures associated with job-related objects, materials and ingredients.

Ability to use functional reasoning and apply rational judgement in performing diversified work activities.

Ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory and/or judgmental criteria.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, calculate percentages, fractions and decimals.

Ability to utilize a variety of advisory data and information such as work orders, hazardous materials lists, safety manuals and procedures, time sheets, vehicle logs, accident reports, technical operating manuals, procedures, and guidelines.

Ability to explain, demonstrate and clarify to others within well established policies, procedures and standards, as well as the ability to follow specific instructions and respond to simple requests from others.

Tooling, Supply Management, Mechanical Inspection Tools, Technical Understanding, Attention to Detail, Dependability, Thoroughness, Verbal Communication, Documentation Skills, Inventory Control, Job Knowledge

Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, feet and limbs in performing skilled movements involved in repair.

Ability to exert heavy physical effort in moderate to heavy work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling up to 100 pounds.