Shop Technician

Shop Technician
Reports to: Operations Manager

This position supports our in field staff by keeping or equipment running and safe.  The Mechanic analyzes, diagnoses, and repairs a variety of vehicles and small equipment. (F150-F550 trucks, Exmark-Honda-Sthil lawn care equipment, and CAT/Bobcat construction equipment.)  Must be ablet to oversee 1 additional Shop Technician and manage the workflow.

Responsibilities

• Able to work alone and prioritize workload with minimal guidance.
• Perform a “wet” service on all equipment and vehicles in the fleet.
• Repair and service small engine equipment. Stihl, Honda, Exmark.
• Diagnose basic electrical and hydraulic systems
• Ability to carry out brake inspections on company trailers and trucks. Technician must be able to do pad swap, drums, and rotor replacements.
• Ability to use diagnostic code reader for vehicles and troubleshoot basic vehicle issues
• Wire-feed welding in order to repair/install accessories on company vehicles and equipment as needed
• Must be able to make repairs to equipment in a jobsite environment
• Proactively manage seasonal calendar of equipment rebuilds to ensure equipment is prepared and in good working condition for time of use.
• Responsible for communicating status updates of assets to managers
• Provide recommendations to Operations Manager regarding equipment decisions such as when to repair or replace, whether to fix in-house or outsource, or evaluating the type or repair (“band-aid” or complete repair)
• Must be self-motivated, able to work alone and meet project deadlines
• Expected be flexible for emergency situations including during holidays and inclement weather (snow/ice)

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years' small equipment mechanic experience. Formal education and/or training can substitute for some work experience.
• Experience with fleet automotive repair
• Must have your own professional roll around tool box.
• Willingness to observe all safety precautions and protections
• Possession of a valid & insurable driver's license.

Working Conditions:

• This position requires the employee to be in awkward positions including on the ground, under equipment, bent over, or twisted configurations at times
• Ability to lift 40 lbs.
• Work occasionally will need to be outdoors in potentially hot, cold, or wet environments
• Work schedule may vary due to season, but most of the season is a “swing shift” working mid-day into the evening

Physical Requirements:

• The employee is regularly required to see, stand, walk, bend, crouch/squat, reach, and use hands up to 8 hours per day
• The employee must regularly lift, carry, push, and pull from 10 to 100 pounds, depending on the situation