Company Description

C.W. Wright Construction Company is a leading provider of high-quality turnkey transmission, substation, distribution, and solar facility construction services for electric utilities in the Mid-Atlantic, Northeast, Southeast, and Midwest regions of the United States.  Our expertise comprises all aspects of utility work including overhead, underground, transmission, telephone special hotline construction, substations, cable splicing, foundations, horizontal and directional boring, and right-of-way clearing. 

C.W. Wright was founded in 1953 in Richmond, Virginia and has since been setting the bar for safety, quality and productivity in the utility service industry. Our company motto is “Service with Safety” and reflects our dedication to providing quality service while maintaining a safe work environment for our employees, customers and the public. Whether it’s rebuilding an aging utility infrastructure, meeting the sophisticated needs of an industrial plant, or turning your system’s lights back on when it matters most, our linemen are among the most reliable and safest utility contractors in the nation.

We are currently recruiting for a full-time, benefit-eligible, Field Mechanic to join our busy utility construction team at our Corporate Office in South Chesterfield, VA

CW Wright offers competitive pay scales, medical, dental, vision, life insurance that goes into effect the first of the month following 30 days of employment, short and long term disability, Paid Holidays/Vacation, Company Paid Flame Retardant Clothing, and 401(k) with company match plus many more ancillary benefits.

Job Description

Perform maintenance, diagnosis, and repairs on trucks, off-road equipment, and aerial lift equipment in a safe, efficient, and quality-minded manner.

Key Areas:

• Perform field and shop repair work on fleet units.  Perform operation tests prior to repairs to verify complaints. Diagnose the cause of any malfunction and perform repairs to the manufacturer’s specifications.
• Follow paper-flow procedures including documenting correct mileage/hours, saving and tagging all warranty and core parts, documenting all repairs on work order procedures, follow parts ordering procedures.
• Perform a final operational test on units to quality-check all repairs
• Perform inspections and preventive maintenance on units to maximize the safety, productivity, and life of the unit.

Daily Functions:

• Perform DOT inspections.
• Perform annual safety inspections on units.
• Examine vehicles to determine if any additional safety or repair work is needed.
• Inspect, maintain and repair aerial lift equipment and cranes to maintain the safety and reliability of the unit. Visually inspect the structural integrity of aerial lift equipment and cranes and report any deficiencies so that they may be corrected using established procedures.
• Perform maintenance and periodic welding on equipment (subject to level of welding qualification).
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Expertise:

• HD truck technical training or 2 years related experience
• Current and valid commercial driver’s license is a plus (Class A or B)
• Valid medical card
• Qualified FMCSA DOT Inspector (subject to internal review)
• High school diploma or recognized equivalent  
• Possess a commitment to working safely
• Highly motivated self-starter with the desire to continue learning

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Engines & transmissions and controls
• Brakes and suspensions
• Hydraulics
• Various vehicles and equipment such as bucket trucks and digger/derricks
• Electrical systems on trucks and equipment
• Welding and cutting
• Ability to operate various pieces of equipment
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, reach, push/pull, and lift /carry up to 100 lbs
• Ability to discern color

Working conditions - TRAVEL REQUIRED:

Frequently works outdoors. Exposed to various weather conditions, temperatures, noise levels, and heights of up to 150 feet.  Requires travel – Approximately (but not limited to) 95% within 2 hours of the Richmond area and approximately 5% of the time will require onsite assistance in our shop.

Other:

Mechanic shall provide basic hand tools.  Heavy equipment and specialized tooling and test equipment will be supplied by the organization.

Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful passing of a background check and pre-employment drug screen.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. CW Wright is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. CW Wright will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.