FLEET MECHANIC

Acme Barricades • Orlando, FL

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About The Position

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 a diverse company offering professional mentorship and continuing career training for dedicated, goal-oriented individuals. The Fleet Mechanic position is responsible for maintaining vehicle/equipment by completing inspections and preventive maintenance requirements; correcting vehicle/equipment deficiencies; making adjustments and alignments; keeping records. The position works under the direction of the Fleet Manager and is accountable for the tasks of troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining production and facility vehicle/equipment to support daily work activities while maintaining safety objectives and company processes. Special Note: Available to work Saturdays as needed/8-10-hour shifts

Requirements

• Must be wiling to travel to different branch locations as needed using company provided service truck. May require occasional overnight stay
• Must have electrical and drivability diagnostic experience- Required
• 1-3 years of Mechanic experience of Diesel and Gas engines for on-highway vehicles
• Light/Medium/Heavy Duty Vehicle & Trailer Repair Experience - Required
• Experience in performing Annual Federal DOT Inspections
• 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
• 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
• Must maintain company standards post-employment for background checks, criminal record, driving record and controlled substance/drug testing
• Computer literacy
• Ability to create accountability and to lead by example
• Strong team building, decision-making and people management skills
• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Nice To Haves

• ASE Certified preferred but not mandatory
• Off-Highway equipment experience such as front-end loaders, skid steers, mini excavators, forklifts
• Class A CDL preferred but not mandatory

Responsibilities

• Ability to work on construction vehicle/equipment
• Able to determine vehicle/equipment condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged parts
• Keeps vehicle/equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades; controlling corrosion; completing winterization procedures
• Corrects vehicle/equipment deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as, power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, hydraulics; completes machine shop operations; making adjustments and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units.
• Verifies vehicle/equipment performance by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.
• Complies with federal and state vehicle/equipment requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.
• Maintains vehicle/equipment appearance by cleaning, washing, and painting.
• Maintains vehicle/equipment records by annotating services and repairs.
• Keeps shop vehicle/equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Contains costs by using warranty; evaluating service and parts options.
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees