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Heavy Equipment Mechanic Lead

Location: Fort Smith, Arkansas – Department of Energy Type: Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: Full-Time, Day Shift

Compensation: $44.58 – $44.58 per hour

Benefits: Tessera is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time employees.

Full-Time benefits of a Heavy Equipment Mechanic at Tessera include:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) retirement plan, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • $6.20 per hour Health and Welfare Benefit
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care
  • 11 paid federal holidays, accrual of 12 paid days of vacation at the start of employment, paid sick leave
  • Potential shared earning bonus
  • Tuition assistance is available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents
  • Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities
  • Verizon wireless discount
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and an engaging wellness program
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees
Tessera is dedicated to “Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities” by hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities as well as veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our purpose-driven culture, our core values - Inclusion, Partnerships, Integrity - and our commitment to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees. Tessera is seeking an experienced and hard working Heavy Equipment Mechanic with a positive attitude.

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

  • Maintain Operational and Non-Operational Vehicle Maintenance schedules (Vehicle Maintenance Tasks and SGT Maintenance).
  • Instruct, train, and monitor employees and new hires on proper procedures pertaining to shop safety, contract maintenance, workbook completion, and safety issues.
  • Perform maintenance of equipment, to include, but not limited to, wheeled vehicles, track vehicles, engineer equipment, power generation, and material handling equipment.
  • Responsible for completing major and minor repairs and performing services as outlined in established technical manuals.
  • Perform inspection and repair on brakes, suspension, wheels, hubs, and steering systems.
  • Understand and follow technical manuals, lube orders, wiring, and hydraulic schematics to ensure proper diagnosis and repair during annual services.
  • Perform major repair jobs by disassembling and cleaning parts, removing components, installing assemblies, and installing components.
  • Process Time and Attendance sheets and task sheets by totaling and balancing the hours to produce the daily tally and weekly production report.
  • Assist Manager with ensuring all areas are clean, sanitary, safe, and orderly.
  • Assist Manager with ensuring quality service to meet the contract requirements.
  • Assist Manager with ensuring that QC inspections are corrected on time and followed up on.
  • Responsible for various reports- i.e., schedules, training, attendance, evaluations, various employee documentations, correct time keeping, accident reports.
  • Responsible for maintaining a knowledge of applicable Federal, State, DOE, Corporate, and Plant rules, regulations, Labor Agreements, and Plant-wide operating policies and procedures.
  • Responsible for the issue, turn-in & securing of all government and Tessera keys/vehicles/phones.
  • Ensure that buildings are secured and safety measures taken when exiting.
  • Coach, mentor, and resolve employee concerns in a respectful and mutually beneficial manner while adhering to a high confidentiality standard in all situations.
  • Monitor employees to ensure efficient use of time, performance, and understanding of work tasks.
  • Monitor employee interactions and conduct, documenting misconduct on designated Tessera forms.
  • Maintain professionalism in both appearance and demeanor.
  • Must be able to travel for temporary assignments for up to 6 weeks, working 10 – 12 hour days, variable shifts, and endure exposure to the elements/seasons.
Qualifications:
  • Minimum of five (5) years of automotive experience required.
  • CDL Class A required or must be obtained within first 90 days of hire.
  • Associate’s degree in automotive preferred.
  • Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification preferred.
  • Must be knowledgeable in maintenance of fleet vehicles and equipment.
Physical Requirements: Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of
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