Maintenance Technician II

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As one of the largest utility distribution organizations in America, we constantly strive to bring our best to our customers, suppliers, and fellow associates. Irby Utilities is uniquely positioned to provide dynamic solutions to essential utility services impacting our local and broader communities.

Job Summary

The Maintenance Technician performs diagnostic evaluation and repair of hand tools, hydraulic tools, battery-powered tools, hoists, and hot sticks. This position assists with other tool repair, mobile testing, and administrative branch duties as necessary.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform inspection and diagnostic evaluation of tools.
• Identify parts required to repair tools.
• Assist in preparing tool repair estimates for customers and placing orders for repair parts.
• Repair tools and perform quality control tests of repaired items.
• Build custom rope products and ground sets.
• Perform high voltage testing.
• Enter data into the computer system and maintain required documentation.
• May travel or otherwise assist mobile testing technician teams as required, including loading, and unloading material, conveying material per sales tickets, managing inventory, safely operating equipment, performing high-voltage testing, and maintaining appropriate documentation for billing.
• Participate in ordering or purchasing standard stock items, such as recommending additions or deletions to standard stock items or ordering replenishments within established procedures and limits.
• Maintain a positive attitude and practice good interpersonal relations with customers and co-workers.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Background repairing hydraulic systems or tools.
• Knowledge of safety practices.
• Physical ability to lift heavy items and stand on your feet most of the day.
• Ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in repairing mechanical, battery, electric, and gas-powered tools.
• Two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Why work for Irby?

Irby Utilities is a crucial link in the distribution chain, connecting manufacturers to their customers in electrical power, natural gas, and broadband services. Our team delivers end-to-end solutions through logistical and operational support, sales and account management, project services, data analysis, and more. We firmly attribute our success to our people in each of these fields, and we are constantly advancing our skills and abilities.

Our Competitive Benefits?

401K Plan, Competitive Medical Plans (medical, dental, and vision), Paid Time Off, Paid Company Holidays, Floating Holiday, On Demand Pay, Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care), Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts, Long-term and Short-term Disability, and Life Insurance.

About Irby

Irby is a leading fulfillment and solutions provider for utility and utility contracting marketplaces. Pairing nearly 100 years of utility experience with the industry’s top technologies and manufacturers, Irby is poised to provide innovative products and customized services to serve its nationwide client base best. Irby offers a complete portfolio to each of its core business segments: distribution, transmission, substation, generation, renewable energy, EPC, fiber/broadband communications, and gas. Visit irby.com for more.

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