Mechanic

SavATree; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical benefits

Paid time off & 401(k)

Job summary

SavATree is seeking a skilled mechanic in Norwalk, CT to keep equipment and vehicles ready through repairs and preventive maintenance. You will coordinate major repairs with Managers and read Vehicle Inspection Reports to prioritize work.

Responsibilities include ordering parts, completing paperwork, and training field staff on equipment. Ideal candidates have small and diesel engine repair experience, two-stroke knowledge, and own basic tools.

Qualifications

• Experience with small and diesel engines, two-stroke engine repair, aerial lifts (bucket) operation, spray equipment, tanks and pumps.
• Own basic tools for engine repair and maintenance.
• Ability to read instruction manuals and diagnostic charts for troubleshooting with mechanical or electrical aspects.
• CDL preferred; valid driver’s license required.
• ASE certification a plus; must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain equipment and vehicles; ensure readiness through repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Coordinate major repairs with Managers and read Vehicle Inspection Reports to prioritize work.
• Order and receive parts and supplies; complete paperwork for office and vendors.
• Train field specialists on equipment maintenance and vehicle operations when possible.

Skills

Small engine repair

Two-stroke engine repair

Diesel engine repair

Aerial lifts operation

Spray equipment maintenance

Own basic tools

Reading manuals/diagnostic charts

Valid driver’s license

CDL preferred

ASE certification a plus

Authorized to work in the U.S.

Job description

As a mechanic your focus will be to ensure that all equipment and vehicles are ready and working as needed through proper completion of repairs and maintenance. You’ll accomplish this by communicating and coordinating major repairs and maintenance with Managers, as well as listening to specialists and reading Vehicle Inspection Reports and prioritizing your work. You’ll be responsible for ordering and receiving parts and supplies, as well as the proper completion of paperwork for the office and vendors. Whenever possible, you’ll train field specialists on equipment maintenance and vehicle operations. You’ll do it all while maintaining a safe and orderly work environment in the Shop and in the Yard.

Looking for a place where you can thrive?

SavATree’s mission is to take our passion for nature and keep this country’s outdoors beautiful and flourishing. Through our comprehensive tree, shrub, and lawn care we work hard to make sure our discerning customers have attractive, healthy and cared-for green spaces to enjoy. Over the last thirty years, we have opened new offices across the country, and we are looking for people who want to grow with us.

What a Day Is Like

Your focus will be to ensure that all equipment and vehicles are ready and working as needed through proper completion of repairs and maintenance. You’ll accomplish this by communicating and coordinating major repairs and maintenance with Managers, as well as listening to specialists and reading Vehicle Inspection Reports and prioritizing your work. You’ll be responsible for ordering and receiving parts and supplies, as well as the proper completion of paperwork for the office and vendors. Whenever possible, you’ll train field specialists on equipment maintenance and vehicle operations. You’ll do it all while maintaining a safe and orderly work environment in the Shop and in the Yard.

What kind of person are we looking for? Someone with:

• A desire for job stability, security and quality work. Our fleet will always have the need to be maintained by mechanics who desire and take pride in caring for their own fleet and equipment.
• Small engine repair experience
• Two-stroke engine repair knowledge
• Diesel engine repair and maintenance experience
• Experience operating and maintaining aerial lifts (bucket) trucks
• Experience with spray equipment, tanks and pumps
• Your own basic tools for engine repair and maintenance
• Ability to read and comprehend instruction manuals and diagnostic charts for purpose of learning and troubleshooting and analyze repair of a mechanical or electrical nature
• Valid Driver’s license required, CDL preferred
• ASE certification a plus
• Must be authorized to lawfully work in the U.S.

Why You Might Love Working Here

• Very competitive compensation
• Full medical benefits to include health, vision, and dental
• Paid time off and paid holidays401(K) Savings Plan

Physical Demands Of This Role

• These physical demands described must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is subject to frequently lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds. Occasionally lift and/or move over fifty (50) pounds.

We want everyone to be able to identify and achieve their own version of success, which means giving each employee the room and opportunity to grow. To ensure that everyone has the best chance to succeed, we invest heavily in training and continuing education. We make it easy for you to reach out and get the help you need, even when it’s from the other side of the country. This means actively fostering a collaborative culture where we come together to learn from each other and help each other succeed. We pride ourselves on creating an environment where each employee has the resources and opportunities to advance his or her career and become a go-to subject matter expert.

That’s why we often say that when you work here, you thrive here.

Pay is $28-$38/hr and includes a $2,500.00 sign on bonus based on experience.

SavATree is an equal opportunity employer and a Drug Free Workplace