Welsbach Electric Corp. of L.I. - Fleet Mechanic

Fleet Mechanic

Welsbach Electric Corp. of L.I. is seeking a Fleet Mechanic to assist with the repair and maintenance of diesel and gasoline powered heavy construction equipment and vehicles. This is a stable job with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for additional training. Our shop needs a self-motivated, organized individual with a strong work ethic and the ability to handle all vehicles in a fast-paced environment.

You will work alongside an experienced ASE Certified Master Automotive and Heavy-Duty Technician on over 150 pieces of equipment. Our fleet includes but is not limited to auger, bucket, and box trucks, vans, pickups, forklifts, trailers, trenchers, and leaf blowers.

Compensation Range: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour. This position is bonus eligible.

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Perform maintenance on construction fleet including both gasoline and diesel vehicles.
• Diagnose and repair all mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Conduct NYS safety and emission inspections.
• Diagnose and repair vehicles and equipment.
• Transport vehicles, parts, and supplies to job sites as needed.
• Respond to road calls and emergencies as required.
• Document drivers' complaints and report vehicle needs to Fleet Manager.
• Process accurate, legible, and detailed work orders.
• Clean, organize, and maintain the shop and inventory as needed.
• Comply with all Company operating policies, procedures, OSHA, and safety programs.
• Maintain certifications and licenses.
• Report to work full-time, Monday through Friday, 7:00 am 3:30 pm.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

• Minimum 2 years of direct automotive repair experience preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years or older.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• DOT medical certification, or ability to acquire within 60 days.
• CDL and NYS Heavy Duty Inspection Licenses, or ability to acquire within 60 days.
• A/C License and Forklift License, or ability to acquire within 60 days.
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems, welding, and metal fabrication a plus.
• Must enjoy mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic challenges.
• Must have own transportation and clean driving record.
• Must have own tools and possess workshop cleanliness and organizational skills.
• Have an excellent attitude towards safety and firm adherence to safety protocols.

The requirements listed below are representative of characteristics and demonstrated capabilities sought to perform this job successfully:

• Must demonstrate integrity, honesty, professionalism, and commitment to company values.
• Must possess mechanical ability and an eagerness to learn additional skills.
• Must be detail oriented, conscientious, and imaginative.
• Must adapt to changes in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be flexible to handle a variety of challenges.

Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of vendors, employees, and management.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, smell, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to walk and reach with hands and arms.

The employee is required to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee regularly lifts and/or moves twenty-five (25) to fifty (50) pounds. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move fifty (50) pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, color identification, and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to travel to remote field locations on Long Island.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee will regularly work in typical shop environment conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee will also frequently work at outdoor construction field sites when visiting field locations.

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with health savings and flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability, a 401(k) Savings Plan, College Coach and employee assistance program.