Mechanic
Company Description
WS Barricade is an AWP barricade and traffic company based out of colorful Colorado with over 40 years of experience in the industry.
AWP Safety is North America’s leading traffic control specialist. Our team of 9000+ professionals helps secure 2,000 work zones every day – ensuring customer crews, drivers, and our teams get home safely. We protect those who operate, maintain, and upgrade infrastructure in the energy, broadband, and transportation sectors and provide traffic control for major events like the Super Bowl and Boston Marathon.
Since our founding in 1981, we have served customers through the talent of extraordinary team members committed to customer focus, growth, valuing each other, safety and quality, and a sense of urgency.
WS Barricade is committed to excellence from the bidding of the project all the way to the project close out. Excellence is not just a goal it is the standard that we hold ourselves to.
Job Description
The Fleet Mechanic will complete preventative maintenance activities and maintain fleet records regarding vehicles. This position will uphold AWP’s core values and mission of protecting our customers’ people, business and time. The Fleet Mechanic position is responsible for repairs and routine maintenance within the assigned facility or remote locations when needed.
- Perform preventative maintenance activities
- Keep equipment available for use by inspecting and testing vehicles; complete preventive maintenance such as, engine tune-ups, brake systems and electrical devices.
- Maintain vehicle functional condition by listening to operator complaints; conduct inspections; repair engine failures; repair mechanical and electrical systems malfunctions; replace parts and components.
- Perform repair and maintenance of fleet equipment and various equipment.
- Inspect and evaluation of fleet and equipment
- Adhere to maintenance programs and procedures
- Maintain asset branding procedures
- Monitor and maintain vehicle equipment standards
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED completion required
- 1-2 years’ prior experience in related field preferred
- Excellent verbal and nonverbal communication skills
- Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Office products and customer relationship management systems
- Must be able to follow safe workplace practices
- Valid Driver’s License void of suspension or revocation and is insurable per company policies
Employee must be able to successfully handle the physical demands of this position, which include the following:
- Primarily M-F, 8a-5p
- Frequent exposure to fumes or airborne particles
- Frequent exposure to a variety of extreme conditions within Body Shop including high noise level in the work environment
- The position may work in outside conditions that include inclement weather, not limited to heat, cold, humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt
- Position lifts or carries objects up to 50 pounds
- Stands for long periods of time and performs strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions; employee lifts, pushes, pulls or carries objects
Position requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multi-limb coordination
Additional Information
- Health/Life Insurance
- Career Growth
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
- AWP named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces 2023 for Diversity
- Salary range $30-$38/hour
AWP Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.
AWP Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, age, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.
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Join WS Barricade as a Fleet Mechanic and become part of a vibrant team dedicated to making roads and work zones safer for everyone in beautiful Frederick, CO! With over 40 years of experience and a mission to protect customers and their operations, our Fleet Mechanic will play a vital role by ensuring our vehicles run smoothly and efficiently. In this hands-on position, you’ll focus on preventative maintenance and tackle various repair tasks, whether at our facility or out in the field. Your craftsmanship will keep our equipment available and up to standard as you perform vital inspections, tune-ups, and repairs on everything from engine failures to electrical malfunctions. We pride ourselves on our safety standards, so you’ll be expected to adhere to all maintenance guidelines while also engaging in open communication with operators for insights on vehicle performance. Your qualifications, including a high school diploma and some experience in the field, will aid in your success as you handle physical tasks like lifting and prolonged standing, all while working in diverse conditions. At WS Barricade, we provide opportunities for career growth alongside a supportive and diverse work environment—being recognized as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity is just one of our achievements! With competitive pay, health/life insurance, a 401(k), and paid time off, this position offers a pathway to a fulfilling career in the traffic control industry. If you're ready to make a difference with a company that values quality, safety, and teamwork, we’d love to hear from you!
AWP's mission is to make roads safer.
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