Responsible for general purpose, full-service heavy truck, aerial equipment, construction equipment and trailer mechanical repair duties. This work will consist of maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, rebuilding, and overhauling power transmission facilities maintenance equipment, including but not limited to motor vehicles, bucket trucks, digger derricks, aerial man-lifts, transmission line stringing equipment, cranes, mobile and stationary standby diesel and propane generators, hydraulic equipment, heavy equipment, trailers, off-road vehicles, ATV's (All Terrain Vehicles), compressors, and snow-cats. This includes diagnosing problems, recommending solutions, and undertaking all activities related to implementing the solutions.

The job grade for this position is: NB20

Tri-State recognizes the value of a highly-engaged and committed workforce and provides an excellent benefits program that includes: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Work Schedules, Life Insurance, Retirement Option, Long Term Disability (LTD), Short Term Disability (STD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Paid Leave Benefits.

Mechanic (Transmission)

Hiring Salary Range: $76,000-$96,000

Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary outside of the posted hiring range based upon work experience, education, and/or skill level.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain, repair, and rebuild motorized and non-motorized equipment used by Transmission employees, including but not limited to the following duties:
  • perform scheduled service on the equipment, using preventative and routine maintenance techniques and computerized work management systems.
  • apply training and skills to identify and correct other problems that are discovered during the performance of preventative and routine maintenance.
  • respond to requests to diagnose and repair other malfunctions with the equipment.
  • analyze, diagnose, and repair equipment that is not working according to design parameters.
  • troubleshoot and diagnose pilot pressure, electric over hydraulic and fiber-optic hydraulic control systems.
  • use a variety of mechanical, welding, and machining techniques to modify defective parts, create workable parts, and modify raw materials according to specifications to repair or change the structure of equipment.
  • drive, operate, and test hydraulic and moving equipment after repairs are made, including but not limited to testing bucket trucks, digger derricks, bull dozers, and backhoes.
  • complete and track DOT (Department of Transportation) annual inspections as required by DOT rules and regulations.
• Conduct all activities in preparation and completion of the duties listed above, including but not limited to the following duties:
  • enter and retrieve data from computerized work management systems related to the maintenance of transmission equipment.
  • use computerized diagnostic equipment to identify maintenance needs on the transmission equipment.
  • read prints, including mechanical and electrical drawings and diagrams.
  • order, transport, and stage materials and equipment necessary to perform these duties
  • communicate with other employees and third parties to identify problems, recommend and discuss solutions, take equipment out of service, make necessary repairs and modifications to the equipment, and return the equipment to service.
• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic and electrical isolation equipment according to specifications for equipment used in hot-line maintenance.
• Safely operate equipment used for the job, including but not limited to:
  • telephones
  • two-way radios
  • computers and computer terminals
  • hand tools
  • power tools
  • pneumatic tools
  • gas powered tools
  • jacks and hoists
  • rigging equipment
  • cranes
  • welding equipment
  • mechanical and abrasive cutting and grinding devices
  • cutting torches
  • gasses and gas tanks
  • snow cats and off road equipment including ATV's
  • commercial motor vehicles (units 10,001 lbs. +)
  • other related tools and equipment
• Adhere to and demonstrate compliance with appropriate electric utility regulatory requirements, Attain knowledge and remain knowledgeable of development in regulations, laws, standards and best practices applicable to the functional area including, but not limited to, Standards of Conduct, Environmental, Employment Law, NERC Reliability Standards and Safety. Must be familiar with, and comply with, all aspects of Corporate Policy C-54, Compliance.
• Demonstrate behavior consistent with Tri-State's culture embodied in the Cooperative principles and spirit and core values of technical competency, respect and dignity, accountability, integrity, trustworthiness, and servant leadership to empower or otherwise enable others to optimally perform their job responsibilities. Demonstrate and promote ethics and behaviors consistent with Tri-State's culture, Board policies, and business practices. Understand and fulfill the role and responsibility for all compliance programs within the company.
• Because Tri-State is an electric utility with continuous service obligations to its customers, regular, reliable and predictable performance of the essential functions and responsibilities is an essential function of the job.
• Because Tri-State has an obligation to provide continuous, reliable electric service to its customers, the ability to work overtime at any time of the day or week is considered an essential function of the job.

OTHER DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Miscellaneous duties include but are not limited to:
  • contribute to overall transmission safety by adhering to all safety requirements and standard operating procedures
  • assist in the instruction and training of other employees and apprentices
  • keep personal work areas clean and free from safety hazards
  • comply with work rules and other written or oral expectations
• Perform other related duties as assigned

SUCCESS FACTORS/JOB COMPETENCIES:

• Planning: ability to think ahead and plan within timelines and resources; develop scopes, plan and schedule work; set priorities and goals; anticipate and adjust for problems; evaluate workloads; measure and evaluate performance against established goals.
• Time management: ability to successfully plan and implement objectives within established timelines and work schedules.
• Ability to analyze problems and develop effective solutions as related to position requirements.
• Commitment to company values.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong team player: accomplishes tasks by working with others and being a good team player. Recognizes how his/her decisions made may impact others; seeks input from others.
• Computer proficiency in operating a personal computer and standard business office applications including Microsoft Office suite, databases, work management systems and other related systems and applications.
• Ability to work independently, with minimal direction as a highly motivated self-starter.

REQUIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Training:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Hydraulic/Aerial equipment mechanic training.

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:

• Ability to adapt to revised work times and long hours of work.
• Ability to adapt to changes in methods and priorities of work.
• Ability to deal with disputes in a professional manner.
• Strong analytical, diagnostic, and troubleshooting skills.
• Sufficient knowledge of and skill in the safe use of mechanic's tools.
• Ability to work at various heights of 150 feet or more.

Experience:

• Six (6) years of progressive experience as an equipment mechanic, including maintenance of diesel engines and current diagnostic computer experience.
• Experience must include an extensive working knowledge of hydraulic systems as applicable to aerial trucks, diggers, and other related heavy equipment.
• Experience in troubleshooting and diagnosing pilot pressure, electric over hydraulic and fiber-optic hydraulic control systems

Other:

• Must have a satisfactory work record.
• Must have and maintain a valid Colorado Class A Commercial Driver's License with no air brake restrictions. (An otherwise qualified applicant must obtain a valid Colorado Class A Commercial Driver's License with no air brake restrictions within six months of date of employment.)
• Must meet minimum qualification to perform annual DOT inspections on large trucks, pickups, and trailers.
• Must successfully complete the following test prior to accepting an offer for the position:
• A shielded metal arc-welding bend & cutting test
• Must be willing to accept extensive and frequent out-of-town work with overnight travel (up to 70% of the time).
• Must reside within 60 minutes response time to the reporting location.
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to perform all of the essential job functions of the position as described in the Job Description and Job Analysis.

DESIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Certifications of completed coursework in diesel, hydraulics, electrical and or air brake systems preferred.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this position extensive walking, standing, bending, kneeling, twisting, working in awkward positions, climbing, and heavy lifting for extended periods of time are required. The hours of work are generally daylight hours from Monday to Friday, but will include overtime at any time of the day or week. Travel for assigned duties may be extensive and frequent.

Mental Demands: While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is required to apply independent reasoned judgment pertaining to the identification, analysis, evaluation, and disposition of the job duties listed above.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this position, the employee may be exposed to extreme noise, temperature, weather conditions, fumes and dust.