Fleet Road Mechanic - North Carolina
About The Position
Lucas Tree Experts is looking for a Road Mechanic for our North Carolina fleets. Must have a strong mechanical background, with strong diagnostic and problem solving skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to repair or replace damaged parts. This is a road mechanics position which requires daily travel. The ideal candidate will be an organized, self motivated individual capable of working independently with experience repairing on and off road equipment related to tree trimming, including medium duty Freightliner M2 and International MV trucks, aerial lifts, Bandit wood chippers, hydraulics, off road wheeled and tracked equipment, and more. They will also have a strong understanding of hydraulic systems, engine diagnostics, and general vehicle troubleshooting and repair. Occasional overnight travel may be required. Get out of the shop and on the road, working outdoors with new locations every day! Why Lucas Tree Experts? Free On-the-Job Training (Including CDL) Safety first culture Advancement opportunities Paid time off and paid holidays Competitive and comprehensive benefits package 401(k) with company match Work outdoors! This is a full time, year-round, outdoor, physical labor opportunity, responsible for a variety of tasks in the mechanical field. Duties: Performing maintenance and repairs on International and Freightliner bucket trucks, wood chippers, hydraulics, aerial lifts, wheeled and tracked off-road equipment, Timber Jack skidders, JD excavators with mower heads, Jarraff side trimmers, and running engine diagnostics.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age with a High School Diploma/GED/or equivalent.
- Must have a current and valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.
- Must be able to obtain a DOT medical examiners certificate.
- Must be able to work outdoors, year round in all types of weather.
- Must be physically able to perform the requirements of the position (i.e., walk on uneven grounds, carry 75 lbs.)
- Must be able to maintain and repair medium duty trucks with air brakes and tree trimming equipment including wood chippers, off road wheeled and tracked equipment and aerial lifts/hydraulics.
- Must be able to weld and fabricate.
- Must be able to dismantle and reassemble equipment using hoists and hand tools
- Must be able to pass a Background Check, Motor Vehicle Report and Physical/Drug Screen.
Responsibilities
- Performing maintenance and repairs on International and Freightliner bucket trucks
- Performing maintenance and repairs on wood chippers
- Performing maintenance and repairs on hydraulics
- Performing maintenance and repairs on aerial lifts
- Performing maintenance and repairs on wheeled and tracked off-road equipment
- Performing maintenance and repairs on Timber Jack skidders
- Performing maintenance and repairs on JD excavators with mower heads
- Performing maintenance and repairs on Jarraff side trimmers
- Running engine diagnostics
Benefits
- Free On-the-Job Training (Including CDL)
- Safety first culture
- Advancement opportunities
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Competitive and comprehensive benefits package
- 401(k) with company match
- Work outdoors!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
