Diesel/Gas Mechanic
Job Summary: Repair and maintain a wide variety of landscape equipment. During snow season, this includes clearing and maintaining property clear and free of snow and ice through use of hand shovels, blowers, and ice melting products.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following, other duties may be assigned.
Large engine/diesel mechanic will repair and maintain a wide variety of landscape vehicles and equipment, including light, medium, and heavy duty trucks (gas and diesel), trailers, skid steers, and wheel loaders as directed by the Shop Manager. Skill set should include oil changes, tune-ups, hydraulic systems, brake systems, steering systems, electrical systems, and fuel systems.
Large engine/diesel mechanic will also be expected to assist in the repair and maintenance of small-engine landscape equipment such as lawn mowers, line trimmers, and leaf blowers on an as-needed basis. As such, broad-based mechanical aptitude is essential.
Mechanics must take direction from the Shop Manager and serve the repair and maintenance needs of a large landscape production staff. Qualified candidates will display a consistent attitude of teamwork and positive cooperation when facing multi-faceted demands. Mechanics must be able to follow set schedules and maintenance routines, but also prioritize incoming work and function efficiently as independent problem solvers in the absence of constant or immediate supervision.
Mechanic will provide his/her own tools and will maintain a well-organized and clean shop at all times.
Ability to work a flexible schedule and varied hours, weekends during peak times, holidays and work varied hours during the snow season.
EDUCATION and/or WORK EXPERIENCE:
Two years verifiable work experience repairing large/diesel engines required; more experience preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
-A VALID DRIVERS LICENSE IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB.
-Extensive knowledge of large/diesel engines
-Broad-based mechanical aptitude
-Ability to independently troubleshoot, find problems, and repair equipment
-Ability to operate landscape equipment and power tools
-Ability to weld and operate cutting torch
-Basic computer skills for simple data entry
-Bilingual Spanish/English ability preferred but not necessary
Physical Requirements
Performance of physical activities that require moving one's whole body, such as in climbing, lifting, balancing, kneeling, walking, stooping, and repeatedly bending, where the activities often also require considerable use of the arms and legs, such as in the physical handling of materials; Requires stamina to exert one's self physically over long periods of time;
Must be able to move or handle merchandise generally weighing 0-50 pounds.
May be exposed to pesticides and other hazardous materials; Outside work with regular exposure to outside weather conditions.
Keywords: Motor, Chassis, Repair, Mechanic, Diesel, Gas, Engine, Technician, Tech, ASE, A.S.E., Automotive Service Excellence, Heavy equipment, Maintenance