Diesel Mechanic

General Summary: Responsible for diagnosing mechanical issues and performing preventative maintenance and repairs on the company’s fleet vehicles, landscape construction equipment, and small engine equipment. This includes diesel-powered heavy equipment, gasoline-powered vehicles, and 2-cycle landscape equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations for field crews.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible for the organization, cleanliness, care, and maintenance of the shop and maintenance areas.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on fleet vehicles, including pickup trucks, dump trucks, and other gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles.
• Maintain and repair heavy landscape construction equipment, including skid steers, mini excavators, compact track loaders, trenchers, and other hydraulic equipment.
• Maintain and repair small engine landscape equipment, including chainsaws, blowers, trimmers, compactors, pumps, generators, and other 2-cycle and 4-cycle powered equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and engine-related problems on vehicles and equipment.
• Replace or repair defective components, including belts, hoses, carburetors, starters, magnetos, alternators, pumps, pistons, filters, and fuel system components.
• Perform field service calls to diagnose and repair equipment breakdowns on job sites when necessary.
• Ensure all vehicles and equipment operate safely and efficiently and meet company safety standards.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs and complete work orders accurately and on time.
• Coordinate with operations and field teams to prioritize repairs and minimize equipment downtime.
• Maintain proper inventory of parts, fluids, and shop supplies.
• Assist with equipment inspections and preventative maintenance schedules.
• Support safe operation practices and train crew members on proper equipment care when needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Skills/Abilities/Knowledge/Physical Effort Required

• Ability to perform preventative maintenance and repairs on diesel and gasoline engines used in trucks and heavy equipment.
• Ability to diagnose and repair 2-cycle and small engines used in landscape equipment such as blowers, trimmers, chainsaws, and saws.
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and fuel systems common in heavy equipment and landscape machinery.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment failures using diagnostic tools and mechanical inspection techniques.
• Ability to repair or replace defective parts such as magnetos, water pumps, gears, belts, pistons, carburetors, injectors, and fuel pumps.
• Ability to safely operate and test landscape construction equipment as needed.
• Ability to perform minor repairs and diagnostics in the field when equipment breaks down on job sites.
• Ability to supervise or assist shop helpers or junior mechanics if assigned.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple repair tasks.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and company policies.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting and physical labor, including bending, stooping, climbing, reaching, and standing for extended periods.
• Ability to work outdoors and in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced construction environment.
  
  

Job Requirements

• 2 years of experience working with mechanical repairs, fleet maintenance, or heavy equipment maintenance.
• Experience with diesel engines, gasoline engines, and small engines preferred.
• Experience with landscape or construction equipment is strongly preferred.
• Basic computer skills for work orders and maintenance tracking systems.
• Valid Class C driver's license required.
• Ability to operate trucks and heavy equipment safely.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
  
  

Benefits

• 80 hours of paid vacation to start, 120 hours after 5 years
• Weekly paycheck
• 7 paid holidays off: New Year's Day, Easter, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
  
  

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Skills: heavy equipment,diesel,construction,maintenance