Diesel / Shop Mechanic

AQUALIS; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 3,444,000 - 4,408,000; Full time

Job summary

AQUALIS is seeking a dependable, hands-on Diesel/Shop Mechanic to maintain and repair vehicles, vac trucks, trailers, and landscape equipment used by field operations teams. This role is primarily based in the shop with occasional field support to diagnose and repair equipment when needed.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of diesel maintenance experience, strong diagnostic skills, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional mechanical, fleet, equipment, automotive, or diesel maintenance experience.
• Strong hands-on diesel mechanical experience, with troubleshooting and repairing trucks or commercial vehicles strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to independently perform routine diagnostics, preventative maintenance, and mechanical repairs.
• Experience with brakes, tires, suspension, cooling, starting/charging, and electrical systems.
• High school diploma or GED required; technical/trade-school training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on vac trucks, pickup trucks, and light-to-medium-duty service vehicles.
• Diagnose and repair diesel engines, brakes, ties, steering, suspension, cooling, starting/charging, and electrical systems.
• Inspect vehicles and equipment for developing mechanical or safety issues and complete repairs before failures occur when possible.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, including labor, parts, repairs, and downtime.
• Coordinate complex or specialized repairs with dealerships and outside vendors when necessary.

Skills

Diesel maintenance

Fleet maintenance

Mechanical troubleshooting

Diagnostic skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

About the Organization AQUALIS is the nationwide leading provider of comprehensive water management services focused on maintaining, inspecting, and repairing post-construction stormwater and lift station systems. We provide our clients with environmental compliance while inspiring change by preserving and protecting our most precious natural resource�water.

Description

Who is AQUALIS?

AQUALIS is the nationwide leading provider of comprehensive water management services focused onmaintaining, inspecting, and repairing post-construction stormwater and lift station systems. We provide our clients with environmental compliance while inspiring change by preserving and protecting our most precious natural resource…water.

Why work at AQUALIS?

AQUALIS provides sustainable water compliance and management solutions for the betterment of our nation’s communities and corporations. Working at AQUALIS is a unique opportunity to be a part of an environmentally progressive, sustainable water management team that performs at the highest professional level. We pride ourselves on respect, loyalty,integrity,and inclusion. Our Company's culture is supported by our core values: Personal Responsibility & Accountability, Exceptional Customer Experience, and Sustainable & Innovative Water Management. We are committed to providing personal and professional development through continuing education, investment in tools and technology, and position-related training.

Position Summary

AQUALIS isseekinga dependable, hands-on Diesel/ Shop Mechanic(Mid-Level Fleet & Equipment Mechanic)tomaintainand repair vehicles,vac trucks, trailers, landscape equipment,andotherspecialized equipment used by our field operations teams.This positionis responsible forkeeping our fleet and equipment safe, reliable, and field-ready throughpreventativemaintenance, troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repairs.The ideal candidate is a well-rounded, independent mechanic who is comfortable working across diesel vehicles, fleet equipment, small engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, and trailers. This role is primarily based in the shop, with occasional field support to diagnose and repair equipment when needed.

Primary Responsibilities

Fleet, Diesel &Vac TruckMaintenance

• Perform preventativemaintenanceand repairs on vac trucks, pickup trucks, and light-to-medium-duty service vehicles, including oil changes, fluid and filter replacement, lubrication, and scheduled maintenance.
• Diagnose and repair diesel engines, brakes, ties, steering, suspension, cooling, starting/charging, and electrical systems.
• Inspect vehicles and equipment for developing mechanical or safety issues and complete repairs before failures occur whenever possible.

Equipment & Trailer Maintenance

• Maintain and repair commercial mowers,Ventracspecialty tractors, walk-behind equipment, trimmers, blowers, chainsaws, and other landscape equipment, including small engines, belts, pulleys, bearings, spindles, blades, decks, and hydraulic components.
• Inspectand repair utility and equipment trailers, including brakes, bearings, hubs, tires, lighting, wiring, jacks, andsafelycouplers.

Diagnostics & Field Support

• Troubleshootand repair pumps, generators, pressure washers, vacuum equipment, and hydraulic systems, including basic hydraulic hose replacement and minor welding/fabrication as needed.
• Diagnose equipment breakdowns by phone or in the field and perform occasional field repairs to minimize operational downtime.
• Coordinate complex or specialized repairs with dealerships and outside vendors when necessary.

MaintenanceTracking & Shop Support

• Maintainaccuratemaintenancerecords, including labor, parts, repairs, and equipment downtime.
• Help manage inventory of commonly used spare parts and supplies.
• Prioritize repairs based on safety, equipment, availability, and operational urgency.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Regularly liftandcarry50–75 lbs.and perform frequent bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing, and working underneath vehiclesand equipment.
• Workin an active shop environmentaroundvehicles, machinery,oils, fuels, noise,and other mechanical equipment.
• Outdoor work and field work may berequiredin varying weather conditions.
• Schedule priorities may shiftbased onequipment needs,safety,andoperational urgency. Occasional overtime or after-hoursupport may berequiredduring peak seasons.

Pay: $25.00- $32.00 Per hour

Position Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+years of professional mechanical, fleet, equipment, automotive, or diesel maintenance experience.
• Strong hands-on diesel mechanical experience preferred, with experience troubleshooting and repairing trucks or commercialvehicles strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to independently perform routine diagnostics, preventative maintenance, and mechanical repairs.
• Experience with brakes, tires, suspension, cooling, starting/charging, and electrical systems.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot equipment independently.
• Ability to learn and work on unfamiliar vehicles and equipment.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record and ability tooperatecompany vehicles and trailers asrequired.
• High school diploma or GEDrequired; technical/trade-school training is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Vac truck maintenance or repair experience
• Commercialdiesel or fleet maintenance experience
• Experience with DOT inspections, truck/trailer annual certification, orcommercial fleetcompliance
• Diesel-engine and hydraulic troubleshooting
• Commercial mower orsmall-enginerepair
• Trailer maintenance and repair
• Welding/light fabrication
• CDL
• ASE Certifications
• Experience in landscaping, construction, utility, or environmental services

Location Orlando, FL

Category Operations

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Number of Openings 1

Base Compensation Min $25.00 Per hour

Base Compensation Max $32.00 Per hour

On Target Earnings

EOE Statement AQUALIS Stormwater Management is strongly committed to providing a work environment that is free from all forms of harassment, discrimination and inequality. We recruit, employ, train, promote and compensate our personnel without regard to race, age, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, veteran's status, disability, genetic information or any other personal characteristic protected by law. AQUALIS also offers protection based on sexual orientation against discrimination, harassment or inequality.
We value each and every employee and strive to make employment at AQUALIS enjoyable and satisfying. As part of our commitment, we will not tolerate any form of discrimination toward employees, applicants, vendors, customers or visitors of AQUALIS. Everyone should be treated equally and with respect regardless of race, age, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, veteran's status, sexual preference, disability, genetic information or any other class protected under state law.

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