Fleet Shop Mechanic

Villani Landshapers, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Paid vacation

Uniform program

401(k)

Voluntary benefits (life, disability)

Job summary

Villani Landshapers, Inc. is seeking a shop mechanic in Milwaukee to ensure safe operation of a diverse fleet of vehicles and equipment. You will perform inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs, and keep meticulous maintenance records. Welding and fabricating experience is a plus.

The role is typically first shift with some winter snow-event overtime. Ability to lift up to 100 lbs, and maintain shop organization in all conditions, is required.

Qualifications

• Must have valid driver's license and insurable driving record.
• Must have own tools.
• Ability to work safely in all conditions.
• On-call for all shifts during winter snow season.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and occasionally up to 100 lbs.
• Maintain shop organization at all times.

Responsibilities

• Determines vehicle or equipment condition by inspections and diagnostic tests.
• Keeps equipment available by completing preventive maintenance schedules.
• Performs routine fleet maintenance including oil changes, battery checks, lubrication and wheel alignment.
• Corrects deficiencies by removing, repairing, assembling, disassembling and replacing major assemblies and systems.

Skills

Engine diagnosis & troubleshooting

Electrical systems on trucks and Trai

Small trailer repair

Change and balance tires

Small engine repair

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Welding skills

Auto certifications

Job description

Description

Under the direction of the Shop Manager, the shop mechanic ensures the safe and efficient operation of a variety of vehicles as well as small and large equipment. The mechanic helps maintain both gas and diesel equipment by completing repairs, inspections, and preventative maintenance; correcting vehicle deficiencies; making adjustments and alignments; and keeping accurate records. An ideal candidate would also have some experience with welding and fabricating. This is generally a first shift position, with off-hours work expected during winter snow events.

Requirements

Responsibilities

• Determines vehicle or equipment condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged parts.
• Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades; controlling corrosion; completing winterization procedures.
• Performs routine fleet maintenance including changing oil, checking batteries, lubricating equipment and parts, and adjusting and aligning wheels.
• Corrects vehicle 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
  • systems emissions brake systems
  • steering mechanisms
  • transmissions
  • hydraulics

Required Qualifications

• Must have Valid Driver's License and ability to maintain insurable driving record at all times.
• Must have own tools
• Ability to work safely at all times in all conditions
• Ability to be on call for all shifts during winter snow season
• Ability to carry 50 lbs. and occasionally loads up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to maintain shop organization at all times

Desired Skills

• Engine diagnosis & troubleshooting skills both gas and diesel, heavy and light equipment
• Electrical systems on trucks, equipment and trailers
• Small trailer repair experience
• Change and balance equipment tires
• Small engine repair experience
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus
• Auto certifications a plus
• Welding skills a plus

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience ($30-40/hour)
• Health, dental and vision insurance per company policy
• Paid vacation per company policy.
• Uniform program
• 401(k)
• Voluntary benefits including life, short-term disability, accident and critical illness insurance
• Holiday gifts, company gatherings, and a variety of perks throughout the year