Fleet Mechanic

Acme Barricades; Midway (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Acme Barricades is seeking a Mechanic to maintain and repair our fleet of construction vehicles and equipment. You will perform inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs to ensure safe operation and compliance with standards.

Responsibilities include diagnosing issues, performing major repairs, and maintaining thorough service records. The role requires a toolbox, ASE credentials, and experience with diesel/gas engines. CDL is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must have own tools.
• ASE Certified.
• Must have electrical and welding experience.
• 2-4 years of Mechanic experience of Diesel and Gas engines.
• Ram and Isuzu truck repair experience preferred.
• Class A CDL preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and diagnose diesel and gas engines.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on vehicles/equipment.
• Install upgrades, control corrosion, and winterize equipment.
• Repair major assemblies and sub-systems; adjust components and alignments.
• Test drives and verify performance; document services and repairs.
• Maintain vehicle/equipment records and shop organization.
• Follow safety standards and company processes.

Skills

Vehicle inspection

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Diagnostic testing

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

ASE Certified

Class A CDL preferred

Tools

Ram truck repair

Isuzu truck repair

Job description

Description

Description

The Mechanic position is responsible for maintaining vehicle/equipment by completing inspections and preventive maintenance requirements; correcting vehicle/equipment deficiencies; making adjustments and alignments; keeping records. The position is accountable for the tasks of troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining production and facility vehicle/equipment to support daily work activities while maintaining safety objectives and company processes.

Essential Job Functions:

Includes, but is not limited to, the job specifications contained herein. Additional duties or job functions may be required as deemed necessary by management personnel to contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

• Ability to work on construction vehicle/equipment
• Able to determine vehicle/equipment condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged parts
• Keeps vehicle/equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades; controlling corrosion; completing winterization procedures
• Corrects vehicle/equipment deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as, power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, hydraulics; completes machine shop operations; making adjustments and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units.
• Verifies vehicle/equipment performance by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.
• Complies with federal and state vehicle/equipment requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.
• Maintains vehicle/equipment appearance by cleaning, washing, and painting.
• Maintains vehicle/equipment records by annotating services and repairs.
• Keeps shop vehicle/equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Contains costs by using warranty; evaluating service and parts options.
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.

Desired Qualifications:

• Must have own tools
• ASE Certified
• Must have electrical and welding experience
• 2-4 years of Mechanic experience of Diesel and Gas engines
• Ram and Isuzu truck repair experience preferred
• Class A CDL preferred but not mandatory

Benefits:

ACME employees are paid weekly. We offer a full comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vison in addition to the following:

• Holiday Pay
• Vacation Pay
• Paid Time Off
• 401K
• Performance Bonus

Requirements

Requirements

Repeated physical effort including driving for several hours per day or several hours at a time, standing and walking for extended periods of time (more than several hours), loading and unloading equipment into and out of company vehicles, walking on varying ground surfaces and frequently lifting a minimum of 50 pounds

• Working from elevated platforms, ladders or truck beds
• Operating hand/power tools, manual dexterity to operate keyboards and smart phones, physical agility to use arms, legs and hands repetitively
• Working outdoors, working safely under adverse environmental and weather conditions which include high speed traffic areas, heavy construction equipment, fuel fumes and construction substances
• Comfortable around vehicles moving through work zones and maintaining constant awareness of surroundings on construction site including placement of machinery and equipment, other employees and construction activities
• Vision adequate to see moving vehicles, read highway construction MOT signs, read instructions, manuals, reports, and construction plans
• Hearing adequate to hear approaching vehicles, audible commands at a distance from supervisors, conversations in person, and over the telephone
• Communicating clearly - both written and verbally, ability to complete daily paperwork as required by supervisor
• Working a flexible schedule which can include day or night shifts, weekends and/or holidays, adjusting to a changing work schedule, working overtime and working individually and as a team with other employees
• Valid driver's license required, will require passing MVR and controlled substance test, may require background and criminal record check. Knowledge of local driving rules and regulations
• Must maintain company standards post-employment for background checks, criminal record, driving record and controlled substance/drug testing
• Computer literacy
• Ability to create accountability and to lead by example
• Strong team building, decision-making and people management skills
• High School Diploma or Equivalent