MOT Mechanic

Acme Barricades; West Palm Beach, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Vacation and PTO

Performance bonus

Overtime

Paid holidays

Job summary

Acme Barricades is seeking an Equipment Mechanic to maintain MOT equipment, including message boards and arrow boards. The role requires diagnostic skills, electrical and welding ability, and experience with trailers. A valid license and ability to pass background checks are required.

We offer competitive pay, training, and growth opportunities in a safety-focused environment. Responsibilities include inspections, preventive maintenance, part replacements, and keeping detailed service records.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license required and ability to pass MVR/background checks
• English speaking and comprehension required
• 2–4 years of preventive maintenance of trailers is a plus
• Welding, electrical, and hydraulic understanding preferred
• Ability to read instructions and manuals and perform daily paperwork

Responsibilities

• Inspect and diagnose equipment condition and wear
• Perform preventive maintenance and upgrades on MOT trailers and related equipment
• Repair and replace components; test performance after service
• Maintain equipment records and reports
• Assist with inventory of parts and tools
• Operate hand and power tools safely and efficiently
• Work flexible shifts including days, nights, weekends or holidays
• Follow safety and quality standards

Skills

Welding experience

Electrical troubleshooting

Trailer maintenance

Battery testing

Diagnostic ability

Team collaboration

Tools

Maintenance of Traffic equipment knowledge

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

Includes, but is not limited to, the job specifications contained herein. Additional duties or job functions may be required as deemed necessary by management personnel to contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

• 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