Mechanic For the Shop at Southern Electric Corporation (SEC)

## About Us Southern Electric Corporation a **Quanta Services, Inc.** (NYSE:PWR) company, is an electrical utility contractor specializing in the construction of high-voltage transmission lines, underground, and distribution lines as well as providing emergency restoration services. A proven leader in the industry since 1985, SEC has earned a reputation of providing superior work with a strong focus on customer satisfaction and safety. We currently manage over 100 crews and nearly 2,000 pieces of late model equipment. Customers include investor-owned utilities, electric cooperatives, and municipalities throughout our work footprint. Our team is our family. We are 100% committed to the safety of our team members and providing industry leading training. We believe we can be the last job you ever want to apply for. Call us family! ## About this Role Mechanic at **Southern Electric Corporation** shall possess the ability to operate/drive any truck, including tractor trailers in order to support all assigned work activity. Employee must have three (3) years’ experience and possess a valid commercial driver’s license. ## What You'll Do - Analyzes malfunctions and repairs, rebuilds and maintains motor vehicles and construction equipment, such as pickup trucks and heavier trucks ranging from ½ ton to 10 ton GVWR, company automobiles, cranes, power shovels, digger derricks, aerial lift equipment, motor graders, trench-digging machines, conveyors, bulldozers, pumps, compressors, portable generators, portable power supplies, hydraulic press heads and motors and pneumatic tools. - Operates and inspects machines or equipment to diagnose defects. - Dismantles and reassembles equipment, using hoist and hand tools. - Examines parts for damage or excessive wear, using test equipment and gauges. - Tests overhauled equipment to ensure operating efficiency. - May weld or have welded broken parts and structural members. - May fabricate or have fabricated, parts or devices used in the construction and/or maintenance of power and telecommunication systems. - May direct workers engaged in cleaning parts and assist with assembly and disassembly of equipment. - May repair, adjust and maintain specialized machinery, such as conductor pullers, tensioners, spacer buggies, drilling and cutting equipment. - Plans work procedure, using charts, technical manuals, and experience. - Raises equipment using hydraulic jack or hoist, to gain access to mechanical units bolted to underside of equipment. - Remove as needed, engine, transmission, or differential, using wrenches and hoist. - Disassembles unit and inspects parts for wear, using test equipment, calipers, and thickness gauges. - May repair, replace parts or send equipment off to have parts, such as pistons, rods, gears, valves and bearing replaced. - Overhauls or replaces carburetors, fuel injection systems, blowers, generators, distributors, starters, and pumps. - May rebuild or send off to be rebuilt crankshafts and cylinder blocks, valve heads, etc. - Rewires ignition system, lights, and instrument panel. - Relines and adjusts brakes, aligns front end, repairs, or replaces shock absorbers and solders leak in radiator. - Mend damaged body and fenders by hammering out or filling in dents and welded broken parts. - Replaces and adjusts headlights, and installs and repairs accessories, such as radios, heaters, mirrors, and windshield wipers. - Identify safety equipment on a specific piece of equipment. - Read and use the operations manual of a specific piece of equipment. - Perform general cleanup of equipment. - Identify components and controls of machine. - Able to perform daily walk arounds, routine and periodic checks, inspections, and the maintenance of equipment. - Learn and interpret proper hand signals. - Perform basic operation of equipment. - Assist with the adjustment of brakes and clutches. - Assist with the service and maintenance schedule of the equipment. - Read and use all capacity charts f…