The Fleet Mechanic is accountable for keeping the Inland Power fleet vehicles and support vehicles in good working order. This position troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains fleet vehicles and other production equipment. In addition, Fleet Mechanics maintain documentation accompanying repairs and servicing of Inland Power vehicles.
Core Competencies
Quality Work: Produce thorough, high quality work with minimal errors. Seek feedback, make corrections as needed. Identify problems and solve them. Strive to improve processes. Work collaboratively with co-workers to implement systematic changes.
Productivity: Complete assigned work in a timely fashion. Utilize slow periods productively. Produce amount and volume at expected speed.
Technical Skills/Job Knowledge: Demonstrate appropriate level of understanding of technical skills in area of expertise, technology, products, and/or processes involved. Duly perform assigned duties. Keep current on changes and be competent with all technology necessary to perform job.
Communication: Clearly convey oral and written communication. Keep others informed of activities and problems in timely manner. Listen well; respond appropriately and respectfully.
Teamwork/Ability to Work with Others: Demonstrate ability to work in a positive manner with co-workers and/or members with differing backgrounds, opinions, capabilities, etc. Willingly share skills, competencies, and knowledge with others. Establish and maintain strong, effective working relationships. Contribute effectively to group efforts. Promote harmony; agree to disagree without damaging relationships.
Accountability: Maintain excellent attendance and provide additional assistance after normal working hours when needed. Be reliable, prepared and accept responsibility for work and actions.
Integrity: Demonstrate honesty, high ethical standards, and respect for all co-workers and membership.
Professionalism: Address internal and external members with courtesy and respect. Dress in work attire appropriate to the position. Communicate business information in a timely fashion, using means of communication appropriate to the situation.
Support of Cooperative Goals: Support Cooperative goals and adhere to all policies and procedures. Contribute effectively in support of the Cooperative.
Problem-Solving: Use sound logic and methodology to solve problems. Explore multiple sources for answers, as required. Be able to identify hidden problems and propose solutions.
Job Responsibilities
Diagnose, repair and maintenance of both gas and diesel truck engines, suspension, brakes, and other standard vehicle mechanical and electrical systems.
Fabricate new equipment and modifications to existing equipment. Repair tools as needed.
Diagnose, repair and maintains transmissions.
Diagnose, repair and maintains hydraulics on booms.
Diagnose, repair and maintains lifts.
Exceptional trouble shooting skills and the aptitude to learn various types of equipment.
Maintain fleet records including, but not limited to, maintenance work to be done, fuel consumption and spare parts inventory.
Demonstrates safety while working.
Keeps informed of new and advances in technology by attending workshops and/or classes offered by vendors and technical schools.
Provide backup to freight deliveries; use forklift to unload and move freight to storage areas in yard, warehouse and shop.
Keeps others informed. Reports and written communications are clear, timely and relevant. Use clear and correct verbal communication to varied individuals or groups. Listen responsively.
Enthusiastic team worker, helps others, promotes harmony among fellow workers, team members, supervisors, and members. Responds well to suggestions and criticism. Adapts easily to change, reacts well to additional or different assignments. Actions consistent with objectives and goals of the team and the Cooperative.
Performs other duties as assigned. Job duties are subject to change as directed by management.
Minimum Qualifications & Job Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
High School diploma or equivalent.
Completion of a two-year Community College vehicle repair program, or equivalent trade school and/or United States Military training in equipment repairs and maintenance.
At least five (5) years continuous experience in the repair and maintenance of large and small vehicles is required.
A valid CDL driver’s license with a good driving record is required.
Basic computer skills with knowledge in Microsoft Office and effective use of the internet are required.
Must possess sound decision-making skills.
Must possess and maintain a safe work record.
Excellent communication skills and professional appearance.
Successful completion of pre-employment physical which includes drug, alcohol, back and knee evaluation/x-rays.
APPLICATION PROCESS
If your credentials and interest match this job, please send your completed application, cover letter and resume to: hr@inlandpower.com or mail them to, Inland Power & Light Company, 10110 W. Hallett Rd., Spokane WA 99224-7435, Attn: Human Resources.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/ADA Inland Power & Light is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer (EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled). We value diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected classifications as defined by law.
EEO Law Posters can be found on the main Careers (www.inlandpower.com/careers) page in English and Spanish.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
Inland Power will provide reasonable accommodation to assist a qualified person with a disability in the job application, interview process and to perform the essential functions of the job whenever possible. Please contact the HR department at Inland Power if you would like assistance.
DISCLAIMER The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility. This should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.
Inland Power & Light will not be offering any work visa sponsorship for this role.
PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-I.35(c)
About Inland Power & Light
Inland Power and Light is a nonprofit electric cooperative providing affordable, safe and reliable electricity to over 40,000 member-owners in 13 counties throughout eastern Washington and northern Idaho. Founded in 1937, Inland Power is the largest electric cooperative in Washington.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMITMENT
Inland Power and Light is committed to equal employment opportunity for all. Just as our commitment to quality motivates us to go the extra mile, we cooperate with the civil rights agencies in government in an effort to ensure equal opportunity in employment through an Affirmative Action Plan. To assure full implementation of this equal employment policy, we will take steps to assure that persons are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age, disability or any other classification protected by nondiscrimination law.