Mechanic - Shop Coordinator

Kent Companies; Delaware; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

PTO

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Job summary

Kent Companies seeks a skilled Mechanic to maintain and repair construction equipment, including excavators, skid-steers, gypcrete pumps, and generators. A CDL A is required to transport equipment and materials to job sites. Responsibilities include diagnosing issues, determining in-house vs.

outsourced repairs, and performing preventive maintenance to keep the fleet in service. This role supports gypcrete operations on active job sites and requires reliability and physical stamina.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Mechanic's certificate or equivalent experience.
• CDL A license required (airbrakes preferred).
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to sites.
• 2+ years on diesel construction equipment preferred.
• Ability to pass background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Safely perform repairs and preventative maintenance on company vehicles and equipment.
• Diagnose problems and decide whether to repair in-house or outsource.
• Conduct general mechanical repairs to keep fleet in service.
• Maintain shop, tools, equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Record time, parts, and supplies used in servicing vehicles.
• Perform DOT annual inspections on trucks and trailers.

Skills

CDL A

Diesel engines

Hydraulics

Vehicle maintenance

DOT compliance

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma

Mechanic's Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Mechanic maintains and repairs all company construction equipment including excavators, skid-steers, gypcrete pumps, and generators. This role requires a CDL A to transport equipment and materials. When maintenance and delivery needs are satisfied, this role functions as an integral crew member to support gypcrete operations on active job sites.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Safely and accurately perform necessary repairs and preventative maintenance on company vehicles and/or equipment.
• Diagnose problems and determine whether to repair them in-house or send them out.
• Perform general mechanical repair and maintenance to keep the fleet in service.
• Manages upkeep and organization of shop, tools, equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Record and account for all time, parts, and supplies used in repairing and servicing vehicles, equipment, and rentals.
• Perform DOT annual inspections on trucks and trailers.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties and Responsibilities are not comprehensive and can be changed at any time, with or without notice.

Required Experience, Education, and Qualifications

• High School Diploma (GED or High School Equivalence Certificate).
• Mechanic's Certificate or deemed equivalent experience.
• CDL A (airbrakes preferred).
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to the workplace/job location(s).
• Ability to successfully pass a background check related to driving.
• 2+ years of experience working on diesel equipment (construction equipment preferred).
• Working knowledge of hydraulics - standard systems, motors, valves, and pumps.
• Working knowledge of diesel and gas engines to perform service at proper intervals.
• 3-5 years of experience in a construction-related position.
• Familiar with commonly used equipment, tools, and materials.
• Prior experience working in a high-performance, team-orientated environment.
• Ability to lift 80 lbs.
• Ability to Pass DOT physical and able to maintain medical card.
• Ability to work non-typical days and hours based on construction schedules, often beyond 40 hours per week.
• Ability to pass drug screening.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future.

Preferred education and experience

• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs.
• Bilingual Spanish/English.

Kent Companies provides its employees with one of the most competitive compensation and benefits packages in the construction industry. Benefits vary by location, with a fully customized benefits package presented upon hire. Typical benefits packages include:

• Weekly pay
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Supplemental insurance options
• Retirement plans with discretionary employer-matching
• Holiday pay (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day)
• Scholarship opportunities for dependents
• Leadership development opportunities