Electrical Mechanic - Chesapeake, VA

Lane Construction is one of America's leading construction companies, specializing in large, complex civil infrastructure. For 135 years, it has contributed to the development of the country's transportation systems including the Interstate Highway System and a vast network of roads, bridges, airports, metros, and railways. Lane specializes in mobility, tunneling, and water resources to address sustainable development and climate change adaptation challenges.

Position Summary

The Mechanic is responsible for administering service, maintenance, and repairs of vsl electrical signing lighting of vehicles and equipment. Performs routine service, accounts for repair/maintenance data, and tests machines/vehicles ensuring proper and safe operation. Performs cleaning and maintenance duties around vsl shop and yards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Performing routine service/maintenance on vsl vehicles and equipment. Routine service includes: Oil change, filter change, fluids checked/changed, grease, tire rotation, safety inspection, etc.
• Performing equipment/vehicles repairs as repair needs arise. Repairs include: Tire change, hydraulic lines repair/replacement, alternators, batteries, hydraulic pumps, motors, brakes/brake pads, hydraulic cylinder change, bucket repair, etc.
• Collecting and recording service/repair data. All data is to be submitted to the Fleet Manager.
• Ordering appropriate vehicle/equipment parts for service, maintenance, and repair.
• Receiving and handling incoming materials to vsl yards. Accepting corresponding invoices and paperwork and submitting through proper channels.
• Occasional light welding.
• Running parts to and from vendors, job sites, vsl shop/yards. Assisting in the transport of vsl vehicles/equipment.
• Loading and unloading trucks and hauling and hoisting materials. Occasional operation of forklift.
• Cleaning and organizing vsl repair shop (equipment organization, light landscaping, snow removal, trash removal, shop/building maintenance, etc).
• Operating machines and vehicles to check operating efficiency and safety.
• Building relationships and interacting with vendors and third-party mechanic outfitters.
• Coordinating what tasks vsl can accomplish in shop and which tasks are to be contracted to a third party.
• Ensuring that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• High School Diploma or GED (Preferred).
• Possess a valid Virginia State Driver's License
• Forklift Certified (Preferred).
• Mechanical knowledge and ability to operate a variety of machinery and vehicles: Dump Trucks, Tractor Trailers, Excavators, Loaders, Dozers, Rollers, Forklifts, Articulated Boom Lift, etc.
• Knowledge of applicable safety precautions, OSHA standards, and Virginia Motor Vehicle Law.
• Ability to use a variety of handheld equipment/tools, properly and safely.
• Five years' working experience in an auto/equipment mechanical environment.
• Operational knowledge of air brakes systems.
• Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions.
• Ability to work independently and to operate in a constantly changing work environment, prioritizing important tasks.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to work near moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat, cold, rain, and exposure to dust and asphalt.
• Ability to work in a noisy work environment.

Hours of Service

vsl Electrical Signing Lighting normal work week is Monday-Friday from 6am to 4:30pm with overtime available.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $32.00 per hour

Lane Construction offers a comprehensive benefits package with an excellent opportunity to grow and be part of one of the most respected names in the construction industry. Lane is an Equal Opportunity Employer.