Second Shift Mechanic

Position Title: Second Shift Mechanic
Date_Posted: 03/28/2024
Location: Johnson City, TN
Job Category: General Application
Salary Interval: Hourly / Full - Time

Pay Range: N/A

Application Instructions

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Position Description

Summers-Taylor, Inc., is the largest heavy and highway construction contractor in Northeast Tennessee, and has been in business since 1932. From large interstate highways to small commercial site development and homebuilding, Summers-Taylor deals with a wide variety of types of work and employs over 650 employees from Bristol to Nashville. We value our customers and our employees, and our reputation for delivering quality work has been built for four generations of family leadership covering over nine decades.

Job Summary

The Class I or II Mechanic performs general and preventative maintenance services and related repairs to machinery and equipment. Maintains annual updates for all road tractors and trailers, and ensures all equipment is checked weekly and properly documented. Consistently monitors equipment for damage and needed repairs in order to counteract potential issues. Recognizes work that requires more specialized or skilled crafts and makes recommendations to management on plan of action. The position will require performing service out in the field. This is a 2nd shift position.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance to machinery and equipment
• Ensure worker orders are completed timely and efficiently
• Ensure preventative maintenance schedule is consistently met
• Maintain tools and equipment, and inventory of equipment and supplies
• Maintain required records of hours/materials expended for each job
• Attend special training classes and sessions to increase skill in various crafts
• Inspect machinery for proper functioning, including checking pressures and temperatures as required
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• 2 years trade or vocational school required
• 3-5 years’ experience working in general maintenance in a manufacturing or warehouse environment
• OSHA 10 certification and a strong working knowledge of safety in the maintenance environment, including lock-out/tag-out, PPE, etc.
• Excellent focus on safety and quality
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to communicate to all levels of the organization
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks
• Strong trouble-shooting abilities in order to quickly determine plan of action
• Knowledge and ability to operate tools of the trade
• Willingness to learn new skills and methods
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements to perform duties and responsibilities of the job, including heavy work with exposure to inclement weather
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

Benefits:

• Stable employment
• Excellent Pay
• PTO
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-term disability
• 401(k) w/generous employer contributions

Position Requirements

Requirements and Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong focus on safety procedures
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Strong focus on work ethic and quality work performance
• Must have reliable Transportation
• Must pass Drug Screen and Physical
• Must comply with criminal background check
• Must compile with I-9 and E-Verify requirements

• Must have a valid Email Address

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Summers-Taylor, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored employee activities. Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications, business necessity or age limitations will be adhered to by the company where appropriate.

As part of the company’s equal employment opportunity policy, Summers-Taylor, Inc. will also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.

Employees and applicants shall not be subjected to harassment, intimidation or any type of retaliation because they have (1) filed a complaint; (2) assisted or participated in an investigation, compliance review, hearing or any other activity related to the administration of any federal, state or local law requiring equal employment opportunity; (3) opposed any act or practice made unlawful by any federal, state or local law requiring equal opportunity; or (4) exercised any other legal right protected by federal, state or local law requiring equal opportunity.

The above-mentioned policies shall be periodically brought to the attention of supervisors and shall be appropriately administered. It is the responsibility of each supervisor of the company to ensure affirmative implementation of these policies to avoid any discrimination in employment. All employees are expected to recognize these policies and cooperate with their implementation. Violation of these policies is a disciplinary offense.

The Affirmative Action Officer has been assigned to direct the establishment and monitor the implementation of personnel procedures to guide our affirmative action program throughout Summers-Taylor, Inc. A notice explaining the company’s policy will remain posted.

Address/Office Location: 600 Sevier Street, Johnson City, TN 37604

Telephone: 423-543-3181

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