Tropic Oil is part of Parkland USA and the Parkland Fuel Corporation family of brands. Parkland is an independent supplier and marketer of fuel and petroleum products and a leading convenience store operator. We power a growing family of locally known brands and our team members serve retail, commercial, and wholesale customers across the United States, Canada, the Caribbean region and the Americas. As Parklanders our purpose is energizing people and business to get them where they want to go. We’re a passionate team of down-to-earth achievers, committed to getting our customers, colleagues and communities further, faster.

Position Title: Mechanic 

Team and Location: Tropic Oil, Medley, FL

Position Summary:

The main role of the position will be to repair and maintain the Tropic Oil fleet. We have a fleet of approximately 30 trucks. This position will require the ability to perform repairs on a day-to-day basis.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Diagnoses mechanical failures and repair tractor and trailer components according to manufacturer specifications
• Perform brake jobs to include air brake overhauls, measure brake lining thickness, drums, S Cams replacement, bushings, slack adjusters, and replace relay valves and air tanks
• Diagnose, isolate and repair lighting system to include shorts and open circuits, cab repairs, king pin replacements, steering problem diagnosis / repair, drive train component diagnosis and replacement, suspension diagnosis and repair
• Must be able to make adjustments to lift gate platform and its controls
• Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in reliable working order
• Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles with proper inspections
• Understand theory of operations and is capable of disassembling, assembling and troubleshooting all assigned products and systems
• Use good judgment in managing time, providing timely effective communication with management and co-workers, other technicians/mechanics and drivers
• Perform starting and charging system diagnosis and repairs, cooling system diagnosis and repairs, routine electrical diagnosis and repairs, including the comprehension of common fault codes
• Interprets repair orders and technical manuals
• Possess ability to connect to truck with a laptop and use OEM diagnostic software

  Qualifications and Skills:

  • Must be Fluent in English
  • 1-3 years industry experience
  • CDL-Class A
  • Tanker and Hazmat Endorsement
  • Possess own hand tools, specialty tools will be supplied
  • DOT Brake Inspection
  • Brake Mechanic certified
  • Tool Mastery safe operation of all Shop tools and personal protective equipment
  • Excellent decision making and problem solving skills
  • Proficiency in the use of diagnostic repair manuals, diagrams and schematics used to diagnose electronically controlled fuel systems
  • Experience in all aspects of trailer suspension, brakes and roll up doors required

  We Offer:

  • Medical with a great wellness program that includes up to $2200 per year in HSA contributions, Dental, Vision, Company paid life insurance, LTD, STD;
  • 401k with generous company match;
  • Paid time off;
  • Great working environment!

  We thank all candidates in advance for their interest, however only those being considered will be contacted.

  Parkland USA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

  Parkland USA is committed to equal employment opportunity for all persons. All employment decisions at Parkland USA are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. It is the policy of Parkland USA to provide Equal Opportunity Employment to all qualified disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans who are employees or applicants for employment.