Fleet Mechanic

McHale Landscape Design, Inc.; Easton (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

McHale Landscape Design, Inc. is seeking a skilled auto and diesel mechanic to support our shop under the Shop Manager. The role covers preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on gas and diesel vehicles, heavy trucks, trailers, and small engines.

Responsibilities include repairs, PM services, DOT inspections, after-hours on-road support, and accurate repair documentation. Candidates must have 5+ years of experience, a clean driver’s license, and the ability to work outdoors in varied

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience as auto/heavy duty diesel and small engine mechanic
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
• DOT Medical Certification
• Highly motivated, self-driven, and detailed oriented
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Time management and organizational skills
• Professional in appearance and actions
• Punctual and dependable with a can-do attitude
• Ability to independently and within a team
• Ability to work effectively with individuals of differing backgrounds, knowledge, and skill levels
• Bilingual (Spanish) a plus, not required

Responsibilities

• Repair heavy-duty diesel trucks and tractor-trailers
• Repair trailers
• Repair heavy equipment
• Repair diesel and gas light/medium-duty trucks, pickup trucks, vans, and cars
• Repair small equipment including mowers, string trimmers, blowers, etc.
• Thorough and accurate diagnostic skill (electrical/mechanical)
• Perform PM services and DOT inspections
• Provide accurate repair order documentation
• If applicable, welding as needed
• On the Road Technician (including after hours, as needed)
• Must be available to work during all-weather events

Skills

Diesel engines

Diagnostics

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Communication

Bilingual Spanish (nice to have)

Education

Technical training in auto/diesel trades

Job description

Description

Purpose

The position is responsible for working under the Shop Manager to perform preventive maintenance, and basic to intermediate diagnostics and repairs on gas and diesel automobiles, heavy-duty trucks, heavy equipment, and small-engine equipment.

Essential Responsibilities

• Repair of heavy-duty diesel trucks and tractor-trailers
• Repair trailers
• Repair heavy equipment
• Repair diesel and gas light/medium-duty trucks, pickup trucks, vans, and cars, as needed.
• Repair small equipment including mowers, string trimmers, blowers, etc.
• Thorough and accurate diagnostic skill (electrical/mechanical)
• Perform PM services and DOT inspections
• Provide accurate repair order documentation
• If applicable, welding as needed
• On the Road Technician (including after hours, as needed)
• Must be available to work during all-weather events

Working Conditions

Physical demands require constantly moving, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Frequently operates machinery and will use hands/fingers and legs to operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, and position materials. Frequently required to stand and walk, lift and/or move up to 20 to over 50 lbs. with assistance. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Constantly required to communicate with ability to talk and hear. Job will require constantly working outdoors in all types of weather conditions and exposure to elements. This can include heavy to moderate noise, extreme proximity to moving equipment or machinery, proximity to electrical energy, exposure to tools and machines used in construction industries.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have supervisory duties

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

The standard work hours for this position are 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. May need to work remotely if any emergency office closure would arise.

Travel

Local travel is expected for this position.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned, at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

Education and Requirements

• Minimum 5 years experience as auto/heavy duty diesel and small engine mechanic or equivalent combination of completed technical training and experience will be considered
• Must have a valid driver’s license with clean driving record
• Must be able to get DOT Medical Certification
• Highly motivated, self-driven, and detailed oriented
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Time management and organizational skills
• Must be professional in appearance and actions
• Punctual and dependable with a can-do attitude
• Ability to independently and within a team
• Ability to work effectively with individuals of differing backgrounds, knowledge, and skill levels.
• Bilingual (Spanish) a plus, not required