Fleet Mechanic

Description
This position offers:
$500.00 SIGN-ON BONUS
New hires must meet employment eligibility requirements:
- E-Verify background check
- Drug test
Bonus will be paid out upon completion of 90 days of employment with total net amount paid after taxes.

Job Summary

The Fleet Mechanic is responsible for the preventative maintenance, repair, and service of the company’s vehicles and landscaping equipment. This role ensures that all machinery and equipment are operational, safe, and efficient, supporting the smooth functioning of landscaping operations. The mechanic will diagnose issues, perform preventative maintenance, and repair various types of landscaping equipment, including mowers, trimmers, blowers, skid steers, carts and vehicles. The individual must be proficient with mechanical and technical skills, have good problem-solving skills and good communication skills for interacting with team members. This position reports directly to the Fleet Manager and works closely with Fleet Shop Manager, the crew leaders and branch team.

Core Values
Culture of Safety – Safety is always job #1
A Growing Tradition Plants, Personally, Financially and Professionally
Employee Owned – Personal Pride in Success with an Owners Mentality
Exceptional Customer Experience – Delighting our Clients with our Products and Services
Good Neighbors – Community Pride – Sharing our Success
Respectability – Treating Others as we want to be treated
Duties/ Responsibilities
Follow safety rules and regulations
Perform preventative maintenance such as oil changes, tire changes and other vehicle services
Complete basic work service orders, sharpen blades, replace string lines and filters
Repair vehicles, trailers, carts and equipment correctly, safely, and efficiently
Evaluate the return and condition of landscape equipment, making repair recommendations
Ensure equipment is clean, properly maintained and in good working order
Provide updates, recommendations, and regular communication to Shop Manager and Fleet Manager
Maintain service records with accurate documentation for all work performed on each unit
Keep work area and shop common areas clean and organized
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to perform basic repairs and required maintenance using special tools and equipment following Technical Manual procedures
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements
Education and Experience
High school graduate or equivalent desired
1+ Years of experience performing service repairs
1+ Years of experience as a Small Engine Mechanic or Small Engine Technician
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills a must
Must possess a current Class C Driver’s License with clean MVR records
Ability to read and write the English language
Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus but not required
Proficient knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems used in the repair of landscape equipment
Physical Requirements
Have full range of mobility in upper and lower body
Be able to reach overhead
Be able to work in various positions, including, but not limited to, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling, and squatting for extended periods of time
Be able to pull and push materials and equipment to complete assigned job tasks
Be able to lift 75 pounds.
Position may require extended work hours and flexibility in scheduling
Travel to other locations in and out of state may be required and may include overnight stays
This work may be performed outside in all sorts of weather conditions (i.e., hot, humid, cold, wet, windy, rain, snow) which means the person will need to be adequately prepared
This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising the position. Job descriptions are not intended and do not create employment contracts.