Shop Mechanic

Description

Shop Mechanic 

Reports to: Shop Manager 

Summary: 

The Shop Mechanic’s primary responsibilities include assisting in maintenance of vehicles and machines, recordkeeping and maximizing productivity within the fleet. They do so by following a daily schedule supplied by the Shop Manager and communicating regularly to ensure they are properly updated. This is largely hands-on work and effective time-management skills will be essential to complete all required duties.  

Core Capabilities: 

• Effective communication skills (both verbal and written) 
• Excellent time management & scheduling ability  
• Team oriented 
• Excellent problem-solving abilities, quick learner 
• Responsible, dependable, and ethical  
• Self-motivated 

Job Duties: 

• Take daily direction from Shop Manager and assist them to: 
• Diagnose and repair snow or landscape equipment such as trucks, mowers, trimmers, trailers, loaders, skid steers, tractors, snow pushers, etc. 
• Perform preventive maintenance, safety inspections and complete repairs including pressure washing, oil and filter changes, greasing, tire pressure and fluids  
• Identify and assist in developing training opportunities based on observations made from repairs ensuring an increase in vehicle and equipment productivity 
• Maintain a preventive maintenance schedule for all equipment, D.O.T records and other associated documents 
• Support divisions for changing seasons (landscape and winter) by: 
• Delivering or arranging the move of equipment and materials 
• Upfitting new equipment for upcoming seasons 
• Inspection, preventative maintenance and organization of equipment 
• Installing and uninstalling seasonal truck setups such as brine units, salt spreaders, plows, dump body sides, leaf boxes, tarps, etc. 
• Maintain an organized yard and shop daily 
• Utilize LMN software to punch in and out of assigned tasks 

Requirements 

• Valid driver's license 
• Experience in landscaping and/or snow removal (flexible based upon other qualifications) 
• Technical aptitude toward vehicles and equipment used 
• Pick-up and dump trucks 
• Winter equipment - Skid steers, loaders, pushers and other attachments 
• Landscape equipment – Mowers, trailers, blowers, trimmers, etc. 
• Relevant industry certifications  
• Flexible working hours including occasional weekend/night work and holidays.  

Work Conditions 

• Fast paced environment 
• Combination of shop and field work  
• Field work in conditions including heat & humidity, rain, dust, noise, and cold conditions 

Compensation and Benefits 

• Competitive pay (DOE) 
• Open book bonus program 
• 401K 
• Health and Dental insurance 
• Accrued PTO time and paid holidays 

Salary : $20 - $30