Fleet Mechanic

DJ's Landscape Management; Hastings (MN); On-site; USD 30,307 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

401(k) with match

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Referral bonus

Performance reviews

Boot reimbursement

Rain gear reimbursement

Company events

Ongoing training

Job summary

DJ's Landscape Management is seeking an experienced mechanic to service diesel equipment, from two-cycle engines to Class A trucks, loaders, and trailers. You will be the go-to expert for our team, ensuring reliability and uptime across our fleet.

This role offers hands-on maintenance, on-site repairs, and collaboration with fellow mechanics. Winter rotations support overnight snow operations; strong problem-solving and self-management are essential.

Qualifications

• / Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain front-end suspension, tires, brakes, and perform preventative maintenance.
• / Complete diesel inspections and assess equipment for repair needs.
• / Support operations with repairs in the field and operator education when possible.
• / Participate in rotating winter shift to support overnight snow operations.
• / Keep track of repairs, time, and parts on our mobile app.
• / Take ownership of stock parts, tools, and shop organization.
• / Self-starter, able to prioritize and work without direct supervision.
• / Hold a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• / Smartphone required to use the company app.
• / Physical ability to work outdoors in noisy environments.

Responsibilities

• Triage and repair diesel equipment in the field or shop.
• Maintain, diagnose, and repair front-end systems and suspensions.
• Communicate repair needs and educate operators for better uptime.

Skills

Diesel engines

Front-end suspension

Preventative maintenance

Equipment repair

Troubleshooting

Job description

We are looking for a mechanic who is comfortable self‑servicing a full range of equipment, from two‑cycle engines to Class A trucks, loaders, and trailers. No two days are the same! In this important role, you’ll be the expert our team members go to for help with their diesel equipment, and your hard work and expertise directly enables our company to succeed. While we value your area of expertise, we are open to training and encourage collaboration with fellow mechanics so that we can provide the best possible service.

Team Member Benefits

• Pay: $22–$32 per hour, depending on experience
• Health, Vision & Dental Benefits
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral bonus
• Performance reviews
• Annual boot reimbursement
• Annual rain gear reimbursement
• Company events
• Awards and recognition from peers and leaders
• Ongoing training and development
• Career advancement

Requirements

• Troubleshoot, recommend, and repair front‑end suspension, change tires, brakes, and perform preventative maintenance and DOT inspections within skill set and company capabilities.
• Complete preventative maintenance, diesel inspections, and assess equipment for repair needs.
• Support operations through repairs in the field, communication, and education of operators when possible.
• During winter, participate in rotating shift schedule to support overnight snow operations.
• Keep track of repairs, time, and parts on our mobile app.
• Take ownership of organization of stock‑parts, tools, and shop areas.
• Self‑starter, able to prioritize, solve problems & operate without direct supervision.
• Hold a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Have a smartphone to use the company app for tracking repair information.
• Physical requirements: ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, reach; push/pull; lift/carry up to 50 lbs; grasp tools; perform repetitive motion; work outdoors and in noisy environments.

DJ's Landscape Management is a drug‑free workplace.

DJ's Landscape Management is an equal‑opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment decisions are based on qualification, merit, and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or other protected status.

This employer participates in E‑Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.