Mechanic

If you need assistance with the application process, please notify IB Abel’s Human Resources Department. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Position Overview: 

A best-in-class electrical contractor is searching for an experienced Mechanic to be part of our team.  You will assemble, maintain, and repair machinery and vehicles in this role. This position is also responsible for ensuring the functionality and reliability of machines, engines, and mechanical systems.

Base Location/Travel Requirements:

Our mechanics typically do not work within a repair facility; you will work as an over-the-road mechanic and make repairs in all kinds of weather.  The typical work week could exceed forty hours. Extra hours may be required for emergency repairs. IB Abel’s work is 24 hours per day, seven days per week, all year long, so extensive hours to serve our internal and external customers better may be necessary.

Essential Functions/Duties:

• Drive and operate a mechanic’s truck equipped with a crane, welder, and compressor.

• Build and assemble machines and/or mechanical components according to OEM standards.

• Maintain, repair, rebuild, and troubleshoot a wide variety of construction equipment, including but not limited to skid steers, excavators, dozers, trucks, line equipment, bucket trucks, diggers, and other equipment in a work site environment.

• Maintain, repair, and modify construction equipment, propulsion, and hydraulic systems, as well as on-site fabrication.

• Inspects, monitors, and performs maintenance on job site equipment to address potential problems and report issues to fleet coordinators.

• Assist in mobilizing equipment for repair or service when required.

• Inspect machines, engines, transmissions, etc.

• Run diagnostic tests to discover functionality issues with equipment.

• Conduct repairs aiming for maximum reliability.

• Troubleshoot reported problems and resolve them promptly.

• Perform thorough maintenance on machinery, equipment, and systems.

• Provide consultation on correct maintenance and preventative measures to machine or vehicle users.

• Welding as necessary.

• When necessary, undertake any other business duties assigned to support operations.

IB Abel’s mechanics repair, maintain, and rebuild components that power trucks, equipment, other vehicles, and hydraulic systems. To repair system components and hydraulic systems, mechanics run diagnostic tests to find the source(s) of the problem(s), then repair, remove, and replace faulty parts. Mechanics may also perform preventative maintenance, such as checking water-cooling systems, and clean air/oil filters, to prevent break downs. Mechanics will remove, rebuild, and replace certain parts as necessary. 

Education, Skills, Experience:

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be PA State Certified with inspection license and number.
• Minimum seven (7)  years of experience as a heavy equipment mechanic.
• A DOT Medical Card is required. Class A/B Commercial Driver’s License preferred.
• Ability to type; basic data entry.
• Mechanic experience and/or training.
• Significant welding experience is required.

Other:

• Must be able to present acceptable documents evidencing identity and employment authorizations per the Federal I-9 requirement.

Desired:

• Hydraulic Certification is a plus, or a Trade School Certification(s)

• Familiar with reading electrical, hydraulic, and engineering schematics.

Why Work for IB Abel?

IB Abel’s 109-year history is a testament to its adaptability, forward-thinking leadership, commitment to safety, and stellar service and project delivery process. Our core values—Responsible, Integrity, Results-Oriented, Ownership, and Professional—shape everything that we do at all levels of the company and are purposefully incorporated into all company communications, meetings, and strategic planning. Our use of the EOS model (Entrepreneurial Operating System) also provides structure and clarity among all company levels to maintain focus on our shared goals.

IB Abel is committed to providing ample learning and career development opportunities to its team members, including via our Associate's Program in Project Management, Estimating, and Accounting and our growing Learning Management System, Abel University.

What do We Offer?

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision

• Tuition reimbursement

• Wellness services (including an EAP), incentives, and regular team-building activities

• Equipment necessary to successfully work from home, as appropriate

• A 401(k) with company matching

• Industry memberships and certification programs/career development opportunities, as well as our LMS

• Competitive salary and incentive plan

• A progressive and flexible PTO program that grows as your tenure grows with us!

It is the policy of I.B. Abel 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.