We are seeking a skilled Mechanic to oversee the repair, maintenance, and servicing of trucks, trailers, heavy equipment, and small engine machinery at Precision Landscape, ensuring all equipment operates efficiently and reliably to support the team’s productivity in the field.

Mechanic
 

A. Job Responsibilities

The Mechanic will ensure that all trucks, trailers, heavy equipment, and small engine equipment will be maintained and repaired to run and operate efficiently. The mechanic will be responsible for the repair, maintenance, overhauling and service of various types of machinery for Precision Landscape. This roll will play an important part in keeping the production vehicles in the field which allows the entire team to work reliably.
 

B. Job Functions

Summary of Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Excellent organizational skills
2. Professional in all aspects of his/her behavior.
3. Good Communication skills, both oral and written.
4. Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment. 
5. Must be self-motivated and work without direct supervision.
6. Ability to organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.

C. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and service on trucks, equipment, assorted machines, and small engines, both in the shop and field.
2. Coordinate with managers to schedule regular maintenance on machinery.
3. Adjust, overhaul, repair, and reassemble engines, transmissions, clutches, rear ends, differentials, brakes, drive shafts, axels, and other assemblies
4. Test, diagnose, and repair equipment including diesel powered automobiles, tractors, dump trucks, excavators, heavy trucks, and other heavy construction equipment.
5. Test, diagnose, and repair small engine equipment
6. Monitor equipment, trucks, and trailers to determine compliance with prescribed operating and safety standards, DOT.
7. Assist with employee training on daily inspections, care, and proper use of vehicles / equipment
8. Identify and resolve the causes of unexpected breakdowns of machines.
9. Grease, oil and lubricates moving parts on machines to ensure effective performance.
10. Thoroughly clean machines and parts to maintain optimum operating results.
11. Order and install replacement parts for machines on a timely basis.
12. Prepares reports documenting work performed and keep records of repaired, damaged, worn, or broken parts.
13. Complete maintenance reports, work orders, and any other required paperwork (daily)
14. Clean, organize, inventory, stock, maintain shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies.
15. Maintain standards of cleanliness / organization in shop and equipment areas
16. Repair broken machines quickly and efficiently.
17. Complete all repairs to high standards of safety and quality
18. Comply with all company policies and regulations
19. Work in accordance with all local health, safety laws and regulations
20. Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment
21. Perform other duties assigned by supervisor.

D. Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

1. Lives out and promotes the Company's core values of Safety, Integrity, Communication, Excellence, and Determination.
2. Customer Service – Manages difficult or emotional situations; Responds promptly to employee needs; Meets commitments.
3. Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
4. Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. Able to operate with a sense of urgency when necessary and juggle multiple projects with competing deadlines.
5. Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions.
6. Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things.
7. Communication - Excellent communication skills, including listening, asking clarifying questions when needed, writing, and a superior attention to detail.
8. Extensive knowledge of all aspects of vehicle, heavy equipment, and small engine repair.
9. Excellent mechanical repair skills.
10. Ability to read service and repair manuals.
11. Proficient with computer diagnostic equipment and software.
12. Mechanically inclined with great analytical and problem-solving skills.

E. Education and Experience

1. High School diploma or GED is required.
2. Vocational/technical school program or apprenticeship in auto repair, heavy equipment or related field required.
3. Two years of related experience preferred.
4. Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record required.
5. Commercial driver’s license may be required.

F. Physical Requirements

1. Must be able to bend, stretch, kneel, and squat to perform repairs and inspections.
2. Must be able to lift 50 pounds at times.
3. Must be able to work safely in a noisy area with many odors present.
4. Must be able to visually inspect machines.
5. Able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery.
6. Prolonged periods standing and walking.

Expected hours: 40 - 45 per week
Schedule: Day Shift. Mon - Fri Overtime
   

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