Field Mechanic

Potelco, Inc., a subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR), was founded in 1965. We specialize in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services, which include designing, estimating, material acquisition, project management, construction, emergency power restoration, system maintenance, and similar services. Our expertise is in power, transmission, distribution, and substation projects. We are a leading full-service provider of power infrastructure, construction, and support services in utility and energy contracting throughout the Pacific Northwest and neighboring states.

We are proud to be working with some of the region’s largest energy companies as we continue to modernize their electric systems, move towards de-carbonization, and maintain thousands of miles of overhead and underground lines serving millions of residential and commercial customers. We uphold high safety, productivity, and reliability standards as we work with our customers to provide both current and strategic, forward-thinking energy infrastructure, delivery, and solutions.

Field Mechanic

If you enjoy working with a great group of professionals, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy using your organizational skills, then we have a role for you! Potelco, Inc. is looking to add an experienced Field Mechanic to join their team in Redmond, WA.

The schedule for this role is Monday - Friday, 6 am - 2:30 pm 

The hourly rate for this union role is $44.46/hr

• The Mechanic works under general supervision within existing guidelines such as standard operating procedures, technical manuals, blueprints and schematics
• This position performs routine maintenance and preventive maintenance independently
• Inspects, diagnoses, and repairs mechanical, electrical and hydraulic defects in gasoline, diesel, LNG, and electric-powered equipment such as automobiles, trucks, backhoes, vactors, and other special equipment associated with transmission, distribution, and construction trades
• Inspects, troubleshoots, adjusts, repairs, and tests air and hydraulic brake systems and supporting components.
• Inspects, troubleshoots, repairs, and tests light and heavy-duty chassis frames, steering, suspension systems, and supporting components.
• Inspects, troubleshoots, repairs, and tests manual and automatic transmissions, clutches, linkages, shift controls, and power takeoffs.
• Inspects, troubleshoots, repairs, and tests light and heavy-duty rear-end assembly differentials, universal joints, and drive lines.
• Aligns wheels, adjusts brakes, and performs other mechanical or electrical adjustments
• Opens works orders; accurately enters time worked, materials used, and provides detailed repair notes; closes work orders
• Performs scheduled preventive maintenance and regulatory inspections on vehicles and equipment
• Utilizes computerized diagnostic equipment to determine repairs and maintenance required
• Road tests vehicles, as necessary, to verify compliance with safety standards and regulatory repairs
• Performs other related duties of a comparable level/type as assigned

• The ability to work in a team environment that interacts effectively with customers and parts staff is required
• Requires four years working under a journey-level automotive mechanic or completion of an accredited apprenticeship program (or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience that provides an equivalent background required to perform the examples of work listed above
• Pass a pe-employment drug and alcohol screening.
• Must possess the standard tools of the trade.

• This is a union position with employer paid medical premiums. 
• Pay: $44.46 per hour
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance