Experienced Mechanic

Boston Duck Tours; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401K with generous matching

Free Duck Tours for you and family

Free admissions to museums

Job summary

Boston Duck Tours is seeking a maintenance technician to diagnose, repair, and maintain our fleet of Ducks and other vehicles in Dorchester, MA. The role requires hands-on preventive maintenance, mechanical skills, and the ability to work on diesel engines, transmissions, and electrical systems.

You will perform scheduled maintenance, assist in overhauls, and support drivers with vehicle concerns. A CDL is preferred but not required; welding knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-years of hands on experience in preventive maintenance (Heavy Vehicles Preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to perform and understand basic mathematical operations.
• Solid mechanical skills and the ability to operate power and hand tools, and other types of machinery.
• Ability and Comfortability to work on 6ft/8ft ladders.
• Valid License Required, CDL Preferred, not required. (Additional 1.50 p/hr.)
• Welding knowledge, preferred, not required (Additional 1.50 p/hr.)

Responsibilities

• Diagnosis, troubleshoot, and make necessary repairs. Included but not limited to diesel engines, chassis, axels, transmissions, brakes, and electrical systems.
• Perform scheduled & preventative maintenance on Ducks and fleet vehicles.
• Conducts failure analysis, repairs, and components correctly. Included but not limited to differentials, transfer cases, and axles.
• Assist in overhauls as needed during off-season.
• Assist in service calls for emergency breakdowns.
• Work with Drivers on vehicle concerns and outstanding maintenance issues

Skills

Heavy vehicle maintenance

Mechanical aptitude

Tool operation

Ladder safety

CDL license (preferred)

Welding knowledge (pref)

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Diagnostics

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Dorchester, MA 02122

Salary Range: $33.00 - $33.00 Hourly

At Boston Duck Tours we believe if our employees are happy, our guests will be as well.

We strive to create an environment where every person feels welcome, important, and appreciated. Join our team today to experience how a good company contributes to a good life!

Job Responsibilities

• Diagnosis, troubleshoot, and make necessary repairs. Included but not limited to diesel engines, chassis, axels, transmissions, brakes, and electrical systems.
• Perform scheduled & preventative maintenance on Ducks and fleet vehicles.
• Conducts failure analysis, repairs, and components correctly. Included but not limited to differentials, transfer cases, and axles.
• Assist in overhauls as needed during off-season.
• Assist in service calls for emergency breakdowns.
• Work with Drivers on vehicle concerns and outstanding maintenance issues

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-years of hands on experience in preventive maintenance (Heavy Vehicles Preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to perform and understand basic mathematical operations.
• Solid mechanical skills and the ability to operate power and hand tools, and other types of machinery.
• Ability and Comfortability to work on 6ft/8ft ladders.
• Valid License Required, CDL Preferred, not required. (Additional 1.50 p/hr.)
• Welding knowledge, preferred, not required (Additional 1.50 p/hr.)

Due to the safety sensitive nature of this position, employees must meet DOT/FMCSA requirements (including pre-employment and random drug & alcohol testing)

Pay

• $33.00 per hour
• $4,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Generous Yearly Bonus

Schedule

• Two Shifts Available (Second Shift)
• Sunday – Wednesday
• Wednesday – Saturday

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Health Reimbursement Account, FSA and DCA
• Parking & Commuter Benefits
• Employee Life, AD&D and Long-Term Disability (Company Paid)
• Short Term Disability
• Voluntary Life, Spousal & Child Life Plans
• 401K with generous matching
• Free Duck Tours for you and your immediate family
• Free or Discounted Admissions to numerous Museums and other attractions throughout the City.
• Boot & Tool Yearly Allowance
• PTO:
  • Sick Time: 40 Hours
  • Vacation Time:
    • 0 – 5 yrs. = 3 Weeks
    • 5 – 15 yrs. = 5 Weeks
    • 15 – 20 yrs. = 6 Weeks
    • 20+ yrs. = 7 Weeks