MOT Equipment Mechanic

Numericable; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Vacation and PTO

Performance bonus

Overtime

Paid holidays

Job summary

ACME BARRICADES is seeking an Equipment Mechanic to maintain Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) gear such as Message Boards, Arrow Boards, Speed Radar Boards and trailers. Training is provided on the specific equipment used by our company.

The ideal candidate has 12V diagnostic ability with CPU/PCB, welding or fabrication skills, and a working knowledge of basic hydraulic motors and cylinders. You will work outdoors, lift up to 50 pounds, and pass background and drug checks as required.

Qualifications

• 12V diagnostic ability with CPU, PCB, Solar Regulatory Chargers, & Character Panel wiring.
• Familiarity with series and parallel electrical circuits in relation to battery configurations.
• Welding/fabrication ability.
• 2-4 years of preventive maintenance of trailers a plus.
• Battery charging and testing experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and diagnose equipment to determine condition.
• Perform preventive maintenance schedules and upgrades on trailers and MOT equipment.
• Repair and replace major assemblies, sub-assemblies, and components.
• Test equipment and verify performance; adjust controls as needed.
• Maintain equipment appearance and keep records of services and repairs.
• Inventory and manage supplies and tool usage.
• Operate hand/power tools and assist with field repairs.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Welding

Preventive maintenance

Trailer repair

English (spoken)

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Description

WEEKLY PAY OVERTIME BONUS OPPORTUNITY! Come join the successful team at ACME BARRICADES where we offer not only competitive pay, performance bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package to include a 401K plan but exceptional career stability and growth opportunities. We are diverse company offering professional mentorship and continuing career training for dedicated, goal-oriented individuals. The Equipment Mechanic position is responsible for maintaining Maintenance of Traffic equipment (MOT). This equipment includes Message Boards, Arrow Boards, Speed Radar Boards, Portable Regulatory Boards, and utility trailers. This position requires 12 Volt diagnostic ability with CPU, PCB, Solar Regulatory Chargers, & Character Panel wiring. The ideal candidate will need to be familiar with Series and Parallel electrical circuits in relation to battery configurations. This position does require welding/fabrication ability and an understanding of basic hydraulic motor and cylinder functions. We provide training for the specific equipment in use by our company.

Essential Job Functions:

• Ability to work on small equipment Trailers
• Able to determine 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; and general maintenance of trailers.
• Corrects equipment deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components.
• Verifies equipment performance by conducting tests; adjusting controls and systems.
• Maintains equipment appearance by cleaning, washing, and painting.
• Maintain equipment records by annotating services and repairs.
• Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs. evaluating service and parts options.
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
• Trailer mechanical repair experience a plus
• Electrical and welding experience a plus
• 2-4 years of preventative maintenance of trailers a plus
• Battery charging and testing experience a plus
• Perform all other duties as assigned

What's In It for You?

• Competitive pay and growth
• Full comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Vacation and PTO (paid time off)
• 401(k) plan + Company match
• Performance bonus
• Overtime
• Paid holidays

Requirements

• 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
• 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
• Must maintain company standards post-employment for background checks, criminal record, driving record and controlled substance/drug testing
• Applicant must speak and understand English