Mechanic

Job Title: Mechanic

The Bartlett Charlotte Arboretum is currently seeking an experienced Mechanic to perform preventative maintenance and repairs on company trucks and equipment within our growing fleet. Our team is responsible for a wide range of job tasks here at the Arboretum: mowing turf, spreading mulch/woodchips, herbicide & weeding, leaf cleanup, remediation of deer damage on plants, plant health care, tree and shrub pruning and removals, etc.

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation, as well as:

• A safety-first culture and professional workplace
• Advancement opportunities - we promote from within
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Industry credential/license pay increases - we encourage and invest in your professional development
• Company provided uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment
• Boot reimbursement up to $150
• Access to training, continuing education programs, and a variety of resources provided by the Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories in Charlotte, NC

To find out more about what life is like at Bartlett, check us out on Instagram @LifeatBartlett.

Responsibilities

• Manage the ongoing maintenance and repair of company vehicles and tree care equipment, which can include bucket and chip trucks (gas and diesel), aerial lifts, chippers, stump grinders, and hydraulic sprayers
• Diagnose problems, make repairs, and perform preventative maintenance
• Maintain service logs and records of maintenance
• Perform routine inspections to ensure compliance with DOT regulations
• Place orders and maintain an inventory of parts and supplies
• Communicate and coordinate significant repairs and maintenance with the Local Manager
• Adhere to all safety standards, policies, and procedures

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in mechanical repairs of trucks, diesel engines, and hydraulics
• Experience maintaining landscape or construction equipment is preferred but not required
• Valid Class B CDL or the ability to acquire one

The F. A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.

Location: Research Lab

NC

Category: Research Lab and Arboretum

Regular Full-Time