Diesel Fleet Mechanic

Tropicana Brands Group•Bradenton, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Tropicana Brands Group is looking for a highly qualified Mechanic to support the Garage team to ensure the company’s goals and initiatives are met. This role will be responsible for Maintaining repairs and troubleshooting wheeled and power equipment systems to ensure reliability, and meet all local, environmental, and DOT regulations and customer requirements. Tropicana is looking for a critical thinker with exceptional communication, influencing and relationship management skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Climb, squat, twist, and bend to accomplish necessary repairs.
Use of respirator as required.
Able to work any shift.
Work outdoors in all weather conditions.
High school diploma or GED.
Minimum of 3 years' work experience in the light and heavy vehicle repair field.
Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures for repairing transport / mechanical equipment systems.
Knowledge and repair skills for diesel and gasoline engines, drivetrains, hydraulic systems, air brake systems, etc.
Ability to maintain, repair and troubleshoot systems to assure safe reliable operation and compliance with EPA, DOT, and federal / state regulations and customer requirements.
Possess all required hand tools, meters, and electronic test devices, etc.
Physically access all components and equipment to perform inspections and repairs on all types of vehicles.
Competent computer skills for e-mail, parts acquisition, reports and document completion, work order development and processing, etc.

Responsibilities

Maintains repairs and troubleshoots wheeled and power equipment systems to ensure reliability, and meet all local, environmental, and DOT regulations and customer requirements.
Troubleshoot; determine needs and repairs of non-conforming parts and / or systems.
Document and maintains paperwork for maintenance according to regulations and company requirements.
Comply with company policy on safety standards, proper uses of equipment, tools, processes and procedures.
Directly responsible and accountable for meeting their team’s daily production schedule as assigned.
Responsible for the intake and repair of equipment and other duties as assigned by the leads or management.
Establish communication with lead, lead maintenance technician, QA, or supervisor to minimize downtime and maintain constant production levels.
Documents and maintains paperwork according to regulatory and company requirements, i.e. DOT, fleet information, etc.
Responsible for communicating equipment issues, needs, and status of repair, delay issues, or vehicle ready for pick-up status.
Meet acceptable time standards and efficiencies as established by industry standards and communicated by lead maintenance / technician.
Maintain a clean, safe and productive work environment including 5-S.
Efficiently and effectively identify problems with equipment / systems, determine the root cause and take corrective action.
Meet or exceed quality standards on all work that is performed and recognize quality as a key element of customer satisfaction and meeting business goals.
Work closely with planner to provide information for timely, accurate parts or service procurement.
Maintain professional relationship and communications with leadership, coworkers, customers, and vendors.
Responsible for identifying and procuring parts and services required to support repairs.
Perform any other reasonable request or task as determined.
Remove barriers for team and equipment performance.
Ensure reliable and safe operation of equipment through troubleshooting and maintenance.
Adhere to PPE requirements set forth by the department.
Ensure all safety rules, procedure, policies and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) are followed.
Stay up to date on all required peak performance safety training.
Meet or exceed all safety standards including LOTO, power isolation, and line breaking protocols.