Job Description

Overview

The Mechanic at Rayburn Electric Cooperative, Inc. ensures the reliable operation of the vehicle and mechanical equipment program through maintenance, repairs, and diagnostics, emphasizing technical skill and safety.

Responsibilities

  • Manages multiple priorities and works effectively in a deadline-driven environment.
  • Develops and implements maintenance and repair strategies for vehicle and mechanical equipment.
  • Conducts thorough inspections of vehicles, machinery, and equipment.
  • Maintains accurate records of all vehicles and equipment, including inspection reports and maintenance activities.
  • Maintains a clean and organized work environment.
  • Utilizes diagnostic tools to troubleshoot and resolve mechanical problems.
  • Works independently and collaborates with team members to prioritize tasks.
  • Adheres to safety culture by conducting Job Hazard Analysis and addressing safety concerns.
  • Understands and complies with established standards and procedures.
  • Drives Rayburn vehicle to various sites, potentially exposing to live electrical hazards.
  • Subject to on-call duties after normal business hours as needed.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.) required.
  • Certification from a recognized vocational school or trade school required.
  • ASE certifications are preferred.
  • 3+ years of experience with diesel and gas engine systems, hydraulic systems, and heavy equipment maintenance.
  • Mechanical aptitude and ability to diagnose complex problems.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid Class A CDL driver’s license.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics.

How this job compares in Rockwall, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Texas currently run a median of $27/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$35/hr across 415 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Rockwall, TX

Rockwall, TX currently has 3 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 2 employers. None of them were added in the last week, so this is a slower-moving market. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,233 other active welding openings from 688 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Rockwall, or widen the search to Texas.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Zachry Group (21), Welding Shop in Houston, TX (21), and Optimized Process Designs LLC (13). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Pasadena at $82/hr, Midlothian at $38/hr, and Dallas at $35/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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