MOT Equipment Mechanic

Acme Barricades•Tampa, FL

33d

About The Position

The MOT Equipment Mechanic maintains Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) equipment, including message boards, arrow boards, speed radar boards, portable regulatory boards, and utility trailers. The role requires 12-volt diagnostic ability involving CPUs, PCBs, solar regulatory chargers, and character-panel wiring, as well as familiarity with series and parallel electrical circuits for battery configurations. Welding and fabrication ability and an understanding of basic hydraulic motor and cylinder functions are also required. Training is provided for the specific equipment used by the company. The mechanic inspects, diagnoses, repairs, tests, and maintains equipment and shop tools; performs preventive maintenance and equipment upgrades; maintains equipment records and inventory; and helps keep equipment clean and operational. The position involves physical work, use of tools, work around traffic and construction activity, and a flexible schedule that may include day or night shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Requirements

Ability to diagnose 12-volt systems involving CPUs, PCBs, solar regulatory chargers, and character-panel wiring.
Familiarity with series and parallel electrical circuits in relation to battery configurations.
Welding and fabrication ability.
Understanding of basic hydraulic motor and cylinder functions.
Valid driver's license; must pass an MVR and controlled substance test. A background and criminal record check may also be required.
Knowledge of local driving rules and regulations.
Ability to drive for several hours at a time, stand and walk for extended periods, load and unload equipment, walk on varying surfaces, and frequently lift at least 50 pounds.
Ability to work from elevated platforms, ladders, or truck beds.
Ability to operate hand and power tools and use keyboards and smartphones.
Physical agility to use arms, legs, and hands repetitively.
Ability to work outdoors and safely in adverse weather and environmental conditions, including high-speed traffic areas, heavy construction equipment, fuel fumes, and construction substances.
Comfort working near vehicles moving through work zones and maintaining awareness of machinery, equipment, coworkers, and construction activities.
Adequate vision to see moving vehicles and read MOT signs, instructions, manuals, reports, and construction plans.
Adequate hearing to hear approaching vehicles, supervisors' audible commands, and conversations in person and over the telephone.
Clear written and verbal communication and ability to complete daily paperwork as required.
Ability to work a flexible schedule that can include day or night shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime, and to work independently and as part of a team.
Must maintain company standards after employment for background, criminal, driving-record, and controlled-substance/drug checks.

Nice To Haves

Trailer mechanical repair experience.
Electrical and welding experience.
Two to four years of preventive maintenance of trailers.
Battery charging and testing experience.

Responsibilities

Work on small equipment trailers.
Inspect and diagnose equipment, identify its condition, and find worn or damaged parts.
Complete preventive maintenance schedules, install component and part upgrades, and perform general trailer maintenance.
Repair equipment deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, or replacing assemblies, components, and parts.
Test equipment and adjust controls and systems to verify performance.
Clean, wash, and paint equipment to maintain its appearance.
Record services and repairs in equipment records.
Maintain shop equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and arranging repairs.
Evaluate service and parts options.
Inventory supplies, place orders, and verify receipt.
Perform other duties as assigned.