Small Engine Mechanic

Small Engine Mechanic

Frustrated with Flat Rate pay, trying to beat the clock, and warranty work? This opportunity in Pataskala, OH offers hourly pay plus overtime, full time year round work, excellent benefits, and a fully equipped shop with all tools provided.


Working alongside another team member, you'll perform high-quality preventative and reactive maintenance across a fleet of 44 vehicles, trailers, and specialized landscaping machinery, ensuring all trucks and small engines remain fully operational and prepared for upcoming seasonal demands.

Compensation & Benefits

• $24.00 - $30.00 per hour based on experience (1.5x Overtime pay for anything over 40 hours per week).
• NO TOOLS NEEDED! (The shop is fully equipped with an elaborate selection of Matco, Snap-on, and other professional tools, plus two heavy-duty lifts).
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Accidental, and Life Insurance.
• 401K with Company Match, plus Profit-Sharing Bonuses.
• Paid Vacation, PTO Days, and Paid Holidays.
• Free Steel Toe Boots & Customized Carhartt Coat (provided after the completion of one season).
• Company Uniforms, Monthly Appreciation Meals, and a Paid Company Fun Day.
• Multiple Employee Recognition rewards, Incentives, and Paid Training/Certification Opportunities.
• Stable, year-round employment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair fleet vehicles, trailers, heavy excavation machinery, and a wide variety of small engines.
• Execute scheduled and unscheduled preventative maintenance across a diverse inventory of landscaping and snow removal equipment.
• Prepare seasonal equipment-including mowers, seeders, aerators, mulch mules, and snowplows-before each season begins.
• Collaborate closely with fellow mechanics to ensure all operational maintenance tasks are completed efficiently and safely.
• Coordinate with designated local vendors for specialized needs, such as tire balancing, alignments, and direct-to-shop parts delivery.

Requirements

• Proven hands-on experience in the mechanical field, specifically diagnosing and repairing automotive fleet vehicles and small engines.
• Ability to comfortably transition between working on heavy diesel equipment and smaller, specialized landscaping tools.
• Strong problem-solving abilities to tackle both routine preventative maintenance and complex, unscheduled repairs.
• Alignment with a positive company culture that prioritizes safety, efficiency, and an encouraging team dynamic.
• A strong work ethic and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, non-flat-rate shop environment.

Driven by core values of integrity, quality, and safety, the company provides a highly supportive, faith-based environment where leadership focuses on building up and developing its team. This is an excellent destination for mechanics seeking year-round employment stability and a workplace that truly values its people.