Mechanic Helper

Mechanic Helper – Grand Prairie, TX

Roy Jorgensen Associates, Inc. (Jorgensen) is a world leader in maintenance management. For over 65 years Jorgensen has provided a diverse range of facility and highway infrastructure, consulting, maintenance and management services. Our professionals are in the forefront as facility managers, maintenance engineers, trainers, assets managers and solution providers. Our firm is focused on the operations and maintenance of transportation and public works infrastructure assets. Our maintenance operations is comprised of professional engineers, certified quality control inspectors, and experienced maintenance technicians with proficiency developing and executing highway infrastructure maintenance contracts throughout the United States. Our system approach to maintenance management is unparalleled in our industry. We know how to identify and implement innovative solutions for our client's toughest challenges.

Position Summary: Roy Jorgensen Associates, Inc. is currently seeking full-time Mechanic Helper will be supporting fleet in Grand Prairie, Texas. This position requires performing a variety of tasks related to vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair and adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, as well as Jorgensen Company policies and procedures. Employee must be able to provide their own set of basic mechanic’s tools.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform preventive maintenance and routine repairs on light/heavy-duty trucks, trailers, mowers, attenuators, and related highway equipment
• Assist senior mechanics with diagnostics, repairs, and inspections
• Support field repairs, including during weather events
• Keep the shop clean, organized, and safe, and use required PPE
• Document work and track parts using smart phone apps and fleet systems
• Follow all safety procedures and company policies
• Road Service Support

Required Experience:

• 1+ year of repair and maintenance experience on automotive or mechanical equipment, or equivalent vocational training

Preferred Experience:

• Vocational training, technical certificate, or ASE certification
• EPA 609 license preferred not required.
• CDL Preferred, not required
• Diesel or heavy equipment experience
• Small Engine, sanders (spreaders) and plows
• Knowledge in hydraulic systems
• Knowledge in Electrical systems
• A/C systems
• Welding and Torch

Clean driving record is essential.
Must pass criminal background check.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Maintain company standards for background checks (i.e. criminal record, driving record and controlled substance/drug testing
• Valid driver's license
• Knowledge of local driving rules and regulations
• Carry out simple arithmetic functions
• Maintain proper safety equipment required for each job
• Knowledge and ability to adapt to the latest technology
• Ability to use smart phone and applications
• Ability to adjust to changing work schedule
• Ability to work safely under ranging environmental and weather conditions
• Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds
• Ability to operate hand/power tools
• Must exhibit a high level of safety consciousness and a clear understanding of equipment and safety

Schedule: Full time; Monday-Friday and on-call. Must be flexible and able to work during weather events.

Total Compensation Package to include: Competitive base pay, annual profitability based bonus, referral program, recognition incentives and extensive training opportunities. Comprehensive Benefit Plan options for full time employees to include: Health, Vision, & Dental insurance for you and your family, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Vacation (two weeks), Sick (two weeks), 12 paid Holidays, Free Life Insurance, Free Long Term Disability coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Critical Illness coverage, Pet Insurance Discount, Free Employee Assistance Plans, and more!

Company will conduct Background check, MVR and Controlled Substance testing prior to hire.

Roy Jorgensen Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity in our workforce. EOE/M/F/D/V