Mechanic A - U-Local 270 - OH Fleet Operations - Painesville Concord Service Center

About the job

Fleet Services- Mechanic A- CEI-270- 2nd shift

FirstEnergy at a Glance

We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers’ lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger.

FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts.

General Description

Under directive or general directive supervision, engages in skilled corrective maintenance, testing, and repair work on all types of automotives, construction, and material handling equipment, along with associated hydraulic and pneumatic components. Carries through assignments, at times with the assistance of up to three other employees, some of whom may be of the same grade.

The employee may lead and/or organize a crew in maintenance and repair activities. Duties include the following, together with other related and incidental work:

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspects, tests, disassembles, adjusts, repairs, installs, and assembles electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, vacuum, and pneumatic parts and units of gasoline, diesel, hydraulic, and electric-powered automotive, construction, and material handling equipment.

• Testing includes:

• Annual load testing

• Aerial inspections

• Aerial device dielectric testing

• Bucket liner testing

• Overhauls gasoline, diesel, hydraulic, and pneumatic-powered equipment.

• Performs all diagnostic testing on engines to ensure proper operation.

• Operates hand and power tools used in the maintenance, repair, and fabrication of equipment components.

• Performs all forms of welding and gas cutting.

• Performs acceptance tests against predetermined standards, including:

• Dielectric testing

• Bucket liner testing

• Annual load testing

• Directs and trains assigned employees.

• Performs any of the above work on or off company premises as required.

• Performs duties of lower-classification mechanics as needed.

• Performs work required of a Mechanic A in maintaining and repairing automotive, truck, and other mechanical units.

• Completes incidental paperwork as required, including preparation of shop service and repair records, starting shifts, and assigning work.

Emergency Conditions

In emergency situations, may be assigned work outside the normal job classification. Employees are expected to perform such duties safely and responsibly, ensuring the safety of themselves and others.

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform vehicle repairs and preventive maintenance (PM) services as required.

• Monitor the PM schedule and plan work appropriately, maintaining a minimum number of PMs that are past due.

• Dispatch road calls.

• Prioritize non-PM repairs within the shop.

• Promote safe work practices in accordance with the safety manual.

• Assist other technicians when additional manpower is needed.

• Help other technicians with troubleshooting and problem-solving.

• Develop and demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills.

• Monitor maintenance facility security.

• Assist the Area Supervisor in achieving departmental goals and maintaining high customer satisfaction ratings.

• Assist the Area Supervisor in coordinating on-site training for technicians.

• Serve as a team player and demonstrate a positive attitude and high morale.

• Maintain ASE certifications in Automotive and Truck Repair, and obtain, maintain, and successfully pass Hydraulic certifications.

Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity

At FirstEnergy, employees are key to our success. We depend on their talents to meet the challenges of our changing business environment. We are committed to rewarding individual and team efforts through our total rewards philosophy which includes competitive pay plus incentive compensation, a company-sponsored pension plan, 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution, a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs, as well as skills development training with tuition reimbursement. Please visit our website at www.firstenergycorp.com to learn more about all of our employee rewards programs. FirstEnergy proudly supports workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Unable to sponsor or transfer H-1B visas at this time.

Safety

Safety is a core value for FirstEnergy and is essential to all of our business activities. We ensure employees have the tools, information, and processes to perform their duties in a manner that assures safety for themselves, their co-workers, our customers and the public. Our goals are to provide a safe work environment, to maintain an accident-free, injury-free workplace, and to promote and maintain public safety. To meet these goals, we dedicate ourselves to achieving world-class safety standards.

Position Classification

Non-Exempt

FirstEnergy Human Resources Team

Additional Information

• Job Identification: 105597
• Job Category: Mechanic
• Posting Date: 2026-10-20
• Apply Before: 2026-10-31
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Residence Requirements: Concord, OH
• Referral Bonus Eligible: No
• Referral Bonus Amount: 0