Fleet & Equipment Mechanic

Join a dedicated team committed to keeping operations running smoothly and safely. As a Fleet & Equipment Mechanic, you will play a vital role in ensuring that company vehicles, trailers, and a wide range of landscaping and heavy equipment are maintained in top condition. This hands-on position is ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving, values safety, and takes pride in supporting field crews by minimizing equipment downtime. The company offers a supportive work environment, opportunities for skill development, and competitive compensation and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain a variety of equipment including mowers, wheel loaders, excavators, skid steers, blowers, chainsaws, string trimmers, hedge trimmers, aerators, spreaders, semis, and other landscape equipment.
• Perform repairs and maintenance on company trucks, trailers, utility vehicles, snow equipment, plows, salt spreaders, and related attachments.
• Troubleshoot issues related to gasoline, diesel, 2-cycle, hydraulic, electrical, fuel, ignition, belt, pulley, tire, brake, and general mechanical systems.
• Respond to emergency repairs and support field breakdowns to keep crews productive and minimize downtime.
• Conduct scheduled preventative maintenance such as oil changes, filter replacements, tune-ups, greasing, belt replacements, blade sharpening, tire checks, battery service, and safety inspections.
• Prepare equipment for seasonal use, including spring startup, mowing season readiness, fall shutdown, and snow season preparation.
• Identify recurring equipment issues and recommend repair, replacement, or process improvements.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe shop environment, and track inventory of parts, fluids, blades, belts, filters, tires, hardware, and tools.
• Communicate part needs and repair priorities to management and coordinate with outside vendors for specialized repairs.
• Complete work orders, repair logs, service records, inspection forms, and parts usage documentation accurately.
• Communicate equipment status, estimated repair timelines, downtime concerns, and safety issues to management and operations staff.
• Inspect equipment for safe operating condition before returning it to service and ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, manufacturer, and company safety standards.
• Report unsafe equipment, damaged tools, or recurring operator issues to management.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of mechanical repair experience preferred.
• Experience repairing landscape equipment, small engines, fleet vehicles, trailers, or construction equipment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of small engines, 2-cycle equipment, gasoline engines, diesel engines, electrical systems, hydraulic systems, and general mechanical repair.
• Ability to diagnose problems and complete repairs with minimal supervision.
• Ability to read manuals, look up parts, follow repair procedures, and document completed work.
• Welding or fabrication experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Dependable, organized, safety-focused, and able to communicate clearly with managers and crew leaders.
• CDL Class A or B preferred but not required.
• Experience with snowplows, salt spreaders, skid steers, loaders, and snow management equipment is a plus.
• ASE, small engine, diesel, hydraulic, or equipment repair certifications are a plus.
• Bilingual English/Spanish helpful.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs. or more.
• Ability to stand, bend, kneel, crouch, climb, and work around equipment for extended periods.
• Ability to work in a shop environment with exposure to noise, fuel, oil, grease, fumes, dust, weather, and moving equipment.
• Ability to work outdoors or in the field when breakdowns occur.

Compensation

$26.00 to $35.00 per hour , based on experience.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Simple IRA
• Performance Bonuses