MOT EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

Acme Barricades•Midway, FL

just now•Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Mechanic position at ACME BARRICADES is responsible for maintaining Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) equipment, which includes Message Boards, Arrow Boards, Speed Radar Boards, Portable Regulatory Boards, and utility trailers. This role requires 12 Volt diagnostic ability with CPU, PCB, Solar Regulatory Chargers, & Character Panel wiring. The ideal candidate should be familiar with Series and Parallel electrical circuits in relation to battery configurations. The position also requires welding/fabrication ability and an understanding of basic hydraulic motor and cylinder functions. The company provides training for its specific equipment. ACME BARRICADES offers competitive pay, performance bonuses, a comprehensive benefits package including a 401K plan, exceptional career stability, and growth opportunities. It is a diverse company that provides professional mentorship and continuing career training for dedicated, goal-oriented individuals.

Requirements

12 Volt 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.
Understanding of basic hydraulic motor and cylinder functions.
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.

Nice To Haves

Trailer mechanical repair experience
Electrical and welding experience
2-4 years of preventative maintenance of trailers
Battery charging and testing experience

Responsibilities

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.
Perform all other duties as assigned