Mobile Preventative Maintenance Mechanic Trainee

Mobile Preventative Maintenance Mechanic Trainee

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For over seven decades investor-owned utilities, municipalities, cooperatives, and others have entrusted their electrical construction and maintenance needs to Davis H. Elliot Company, Inc. (Elliot).

Elliot is a full-service electrical contractor specializing in overhead and underground distribution, transmission, substations, lighting, traffic signaling, utility locating and industrial/commercial services.

We are seeking a skilled, reliable, and mechanically inclined Mobile Preventative Maintenance Mechanic Trainee to perform on-site routine service and inspections on vehicles or equipment at various locations. This role ensures fleet reliability and safety by proactively servicing equipment on a scheduled basis, reducing downtime and preventing costly repairs.

• Travel to field locations to assist senior mobile mechanics with routine preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment (e.g., light and medium duty trucks, equipment, trailers, and other specialty equipment)
• Ensure compliance with company safety policies and federal/state regulations, including DOT requirements
• Conduct oil changes, fluid checks, and filter replacements
• Conduct boom inspections
• Ensure mobile service truck is clean, stocked, and in proper safe working condition
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and crew members regarding service performed and follow-up needs
• Perform DOT inspections
• Adhere to safety protocols, environmental regulations, and company policies at all job sites
• Interact professionally with customers, representing the company in a positive and reliable manner
• Learn to identify early signs of wear, leaks, and mechanical issues before they become costly repairs

• High school diploma or GED required; technical certification in automotive, diesel, or equipment maintenance preferred
• Experience with tools, equipment or automotive/diesel maintenance
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn hands- on skills
• Valid driver’s license
• Valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate (DOT medical card)
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Strong knowledge of diesel engines, electrical, hydraulic, and air systems
• Proficient with mobile work orders and diagnostics tools
• Basic tablet skills for logging work orders
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Must be willing to travel with some overnight stays

• Ability to perform physical tasks in various outdoor conditions
• Comfortable working around grease, oil, dirt, and moving mechanical parts
• Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, and climb in and around vehicles and equipment

Today, we are listed among Engineering News-Records Top 150 Specialty Contracting firms. Our success is based on our customers confidence in us; the loyalty, hard work and performance of our people; and the traditions with which Mr. Davis H. Elliot began the company in 1946. We understand that having the best team requires people being treated like family. Some of the benefits we offer our team include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance w/ additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401K w/ company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• State and Federally accredited Lineman Apprenticeship program
• Paid Vacation
• Servant Leadership Training
• Uniforms and PPE provided

• Internship

• Full-time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Utilities

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