Job Description

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.

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 including compressed work week, Life Insurance, 401K, Long Term Disability (LTD), Short Term Disability (STD), Employee Assistant Program (EAP) and Paid Leave Benefits.

Utility Equipment Fleet Mechanic
Hiring Salary Range: $88,000-$111,000

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

• 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

• 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 AND 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

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 Class A Commercial Driver’s License with no air brake restrictions.(An otherwise qualified applicant must obtain a valid 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 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.

Tri-State is a wholesale power supply cooperative, operating on a not-for-profit basis, with electric distribution cooperatives and public power district members in four states: Colorado, Nebraska, New Mexico and Wyoming. Together with its members, Tri-State delivers reliable, affordable and responsible power and energy services to nearly a million electricity consumers across roughly 200,000 square miles of the West.

Founded in 1952 by its member systems to provide a reliable, cost-based supply of electricity, Tri-State is now headquartered in Westminster, Colo., employing approximately 1,000 people across five states.

Tri-State's electricity is generated from coal, natural gas, hydropower, wind, and solar. This power reaches members via a transmission system that includes substation facilities, telecommunications sites and almost 6,000 miles of high voltage transmission lines.

As a member-owned and -governed cooperative, every member has a voice and an equal vote in the future of Tri-State.