- Location 875 N Ridge Rd E.,Lorain, OH, 44055-3035,United States
- Base Pay $35.00 - $45.00 / Hour
- Average Bonus $5,000.00
- Employee Type Full-Time Non-Exempt
Description
Join a dedicated team committed to keeping operations running smoothly and safely. As a Fleet & Equipment Mechanic, you will play a vital role in ensuring that company vehicles, trailers, and a wide range of equipment are maintained in top condition. This hands-on position is essential to minimizing downtime, supporting field crews, and upholding high standards of safety and reliability. The company offers a supportive work environment, opportunities for skill development, and competitive compensation and benefits.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose, repair, and maintain a variety of equipment including mowers, wheel loaders, excavators, skid steers, blowers, chainsaws, string trimmers, hedge trimmers, aerators, spreaders, semis, and other landscape equipment.
- Perform repairs and maintenance on company trucks, trailers, utility vehicles, snow equipment, plows, salt spreaders, and related attachments.
- Troubleshoot issues with gasoline, diesel, 2-cycle, hydraulic, electrical, fuel, ignition, belt, pulley, tire, brake, and mechanical systems.
- Respond to emergency repairs and support field breakdowns to keep crews productive.
- Conduct scheduled preventative maintenance such as oil changes, filter replacements, tune-ups, greasing, belt replacements, blade sharpening, tire checks, battery service, and safety inspections.
- Prepare equipment for seasonal use, including spring startup, mowing season readiness, fall shutdown, and snow season preparation.
- Identify recurring equipment issues and recommend repair, replacement, or process improvements.
- Maintain an organized, clean, and safe shop environment and track inventory of parts, fluids, blades, belts, filters, tires, hardware, and tools.
- Communicate part needs and repair priorities to management and coordinate with outside vendors for specialized repairs.
- Complete work orders, repair logs, service records, inspection forms, and parts usage documentation accurately.
- Communicate equipment status, estimated repair timelines, and safety issues to management and operations staff.
- Inspect equipment for safe operating condition before returning it to service and ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, manufacturer, and company safety standards.
- Report unsafe equipment, damaged tools, or recurring operator issues to management.
Qualifications
- 4+ years of mechanical repair experience preferred.
- Experience repairing landscape equipment, small engines, fleet vehicles, trailers, or construction equipment preferred.
- Strong knowledge of small engines, 2-cycle equipment, gasoline engines, diesel engines, electrical systems, hydraulic systems, and general mechanical repair.
- Ability to diagnose problems and complete repairs with minimal supervision.
- Ability to read manuals, look up parts, follow repair procedures, and document completed work.
- Welding or fabrication experience.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Dependable, organized, safety-focused, and able to communicate clearly with managers and crew leaders.
- CDL Class A or B preferred but not required.
- Experience with snowplows, salt spreaders, skid steers, loaders, and snow management equipment preferred.
- ASE, small engine, diesel, hydraulic, or equipment repair certifications preferred.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs. or more.
- Ability to stand, bend, kneel, crouch, climb, and work around equipment for extended periods.
- Ability to work in a shop environment with exposure to noise, fuel, oil, grease, fumes, dust, weather, and moving equipment.
- Ability to work outdoors or in the field when breakdowns occur.
Requirements
- 4+ years of mechanical repair experience preferred.
- Experience repairing landscape equipment, small engines, fleet vehicles, trailers, or construction equipment preferred.
- Strong knowledge of small engines, 2-cycle equipment, gasoline engines, diesel engines, electrical systems, hydraulic systems, and general mechanical repair.
- Ability to diagnose problems and complete repairs with minimal supervision.
- Ability to read manuals, look up parts, follow repair procedures, and document completed work.
- Welding or fabrication experience.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Dependable, organized, safety-focused, and able to communicate clearly with managers and crew leaders.
- CDL Class A or B preferred but not required.
- Experience with snowplows, salt spreaders, skid steers, loaders, and snow management equipment preferred.
- ASE, small engine, diesel, hydraulic, or equipment repair certifications preferred.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs. or more.
- Ability to stand, bend, kneel, crouch, climb, and work around equipment for extended periods.
- Ability to work in a shop environment with exposure to noise, fuel, oil, grease, fumes, dust, weather, and moving equipment.
- Ability to work outdoors or in the field when breakdowns occur.
Summary
Join a dedicated team committed to keeping operations running smoothly and safely. As a Fleet & Equipment Mechanic, you will play a vital role in ensuring that company vehicles, trailers, and a wide range of equipment are maintained in top condition. This hands-on position is essential to minimizing downtime, supporting field crews, and upholding high standards of safety and reliability. The company offers a supportive work environment, opportunities for skill development, and competitive compensation and benefits.