Auto & Equip Mechanic

Davita Inc.; Hicksville (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Davita Inc. is seeking an experienced Automotive and Equipment Mechanic for its Fleet Services Department based in Hicksville, NY. The role involves diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining a variety of fuel vehicles and equipment in accordance with standards. Candidates must possess a high school diploma, vocational training, and a minimum of five years of experience, along with the ability to obtain necessary certifications. Strong commitment to safety and quality workmanship is essential in this position that may require overtime and participation in emergency response activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years experience as a maintenance technician.
• Able to diagnose and correct all vehicle systems.
• Must be able to obtain a commercial driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic, repair, and preventative maintenance on fleet vehicles.
• Conduct New York State Motor vehicle inspections.
• Analyze and resolve fleet maintenance problems independently.

Skills

Diagnostics

Repair

Preventative Maintenance

Safety Compliance

Record Keeping

Education

High school diploma or GED

Automotive vocational training

Job description

About us

Job Purpose

Experience the personal challenge of working for a world-class organization and leader in the utilities and energy industry as an Automotive and Equipment Mechanic in our Fleet Services Department on Long Island, New York.

Key Accountabilities

Our Fleet Department has openings for experienced automotive and/or equipment mechanics with a strong knowledge of the following automotive skills:

• Perform diagnostic, repair, and preventative maintenance on gasoline / diesel / CNG or other alternative fueled company fleet vehicles including cars, trucks, construction equipment, including, auxiliary components in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications.
• Able to perform all types of repairs to a multitude of motor-operated vehicles and equipment, such as cars, light-duty trucks, medium-duty trucks, aerial trucks, man-lifting trucks, digger derrick trucks, and various tracked or wheeled earth-moving and digging equipment.
• Conduct New York State Motor vehicle inspections such as emissions, safety, heavy-duty, and NYVIP inspections.
• Knowledgeable in the safe operation of all garage tools, diagnostic equipment, lifts, hoists, and jacking equipment.
• Identify and obtain necessary replacement parts as needed to execute repairs.
• Adhere to manufacturers' warranty policies and procedures.
• Capable of independently analyzing and safely resolving problems related to fleet maintenance.
• Applicants will be required to take the company-administered Field Assessment test and obtain a passing grade before being considered for this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus automotive vocational training or equivalent.
• Minimum of five years experience as a maintenance technician; ASE certification is a plus.
• Ability to diagnose and correct all vehicle systems, including diesel, fuel injection, electronic ignition, power hydraulic systems, ABC, CNG, OBDII, electronic engine controls, etc.
• Must be able to obtain a commercial driver's license.
• Ability to obtain tank, hazardous material, and tow truck endorsements within 180 days.
• Proficiency in record keeping, electronic or handwritten, related to fleet maintenance.
• Physically capable of working in areas above, below, in, and around vehicles and safely operating associated machinery and tools.
• Reliable, neat in appearance, pride in workmanship, physically fit, and willing to work extra/irregular hours, including shifts, special assignments, and storm conditions.
• Demonstrated ability and desire to learn and understand new equipment and operating methods as technology evolves.
• Note: Selected employees will be expected to work overtime and participate in the Company's Emergency Restoration Program as required.

Location: Hicksville, NY
Pay Rate: $29.58 - $48.30

Please note that due to the nature of this position, incumbents are subject to federal Drug & Alcohol safety regulations governing US Department of Transportation (