Application Deadline: Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Department:
Vehicle Maintenance

Reporting Relationships:
Reports to: Mechanic Supervisor

Education and/or Experience: 
Completion of a recognized Mechanic training program, apprenticeship, or equivalent.  This training should include exposure to hydraulic systems.  Must be able to learn and apply information from technical manuals. 

At least five years of experience as a mechanic providing the full range of activities on transportation and other equipment. Experience should include exposure to engine and transmission overhauls, rebuilds, hydraulic systems, and other related technical applications.

Abilities and Skills: 
Must be able to perform the activities necessary to complete work assignments described in the position description.  Must be able to complete a variety of reports and maintain accurate records.  Must be able to organize work to minimize downtime. Must be able to keep records required for accounting of time and materials, must have a valid driver’s license; a commercial driver’s license is a plus. Must be proficient in first-aid methods and artificial respiration. Must be able to operate diagnostic equipment.

Work may be performed in awkward positions, including stooping, bending, crawling, and other similar movements.  Frequently lifts materials and equipment weighing up to fifty pounds.  Occasionally lifts items that weigh up to 100 pounds.  The position requires the ability to move materials from a loading dock to shelves that are up to six feet high.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Carries out all the necessary activities in the repair and maintenance of cooperative vehicles and equipment, including, but not limited to, performing mechanical repairs, repairing hydraulic equipment, and performing preventative and scheduled maintenance.

2. Rebuilds, remounts, repairs, fabricates, and/or welds structural parts or equipment.

3. Performs safety inspections for the purpose of licensing Cooperative transportation equipment in compliance with Federal DOT, State, and local regulations.

4. Inventories gas and fuels.

5. Keeps records of maintenance on all company rolling stock, line crew hydraulic tools, and shop equipment.  Keeps records of all vehicle serial numbers and license numbers.  Maintains licenses and permits.

6. Follows all safety policies, rules, and procedures.

7. Inspects work after completion,

8. Keeps assigned work area, vehicles, tools, and equipment neat and orderly.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title. It shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any position shall be. It is not intended to limit or modify in any way the right of management to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of essential duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties that may be assigned based on the needs of the Cooperative. 

Working Conditions: 
Outside work in all kinds of weather may be required.  Irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.  Overtime is required. 

After an offer of employment has been made, a physical examination is required, which will include a drug test.

Relationships:
External:
Member Consumers: Advises and assists member-consumers in every way possible.  Takes advantage of the opportunity to obtain increased understanding and acceptance of cooperative objectives, policies, plans, and programs.

General Public:  Maintains friendly, cooperative relationships with the general public in the performance of responsibilities.

How to Apply

Complete the online Diverse Power Application OR Email, FAX or mail your name, contact info and request to:
employment@diversepower.com
FAX: 706-298-0778
Diverse Power
Human Resource Department
P.O. Box 160
LaGrange, GA 30241

OR

Visit us at our office.
LaGrange
1400 South Davis Road
LaGrange, GA 30241

Cuthbert
373 U. S. Hwy 82E
Cuthbert, GA 39840

Diverse Power is an Equal Opportunity Employment and Affirmative Action Employer