Small Engine Mechanic

Job DescriptionJob Description SMALL ENGINE MECHANIC WANTEDRude Boy Small Engine Repair — Simpson, NCRUDE BY NAME — RELIABLE BY NATURE.Rude Boy Small Engine Repair is growing, and we're looking for a dependable Small Engine Mechanic who knows their way around engines, isn't afraid to get their hands dirty, and wants an opportunity to grow with us.We're not looking for someone who just changes a spark plug and calls themselves a mechanic.We want someone who can diagnose the problem, figure out what caused it, and fix it right. PAY & GUARANTEED OPPORTUNITIES FOR RAISESStarting Pay: $15.00/hourWe believe good work should be rewarded. As you prove yourself, your pay increases quickly:Starting Day: $15.00/hour After 30 Days: $16.00/hour After 60 Days: $17.00/hour After 90 Days: $18.00/hour After 6 Months: $19.00/hour After 1 Year: $20.00/hourRaises are based on satisfactory job performance, dependability, attendance, and continued employment.That's a $5/hour increase available during your first year.Exceptional skill, productivity, and increased responsibility can create additional opportunities for advancement as Rude Boy continues to grow. WHAT YOU'LL WORK ONYou'll diagnose, service, and repair equipment including:Zero-turn, riding, and walk-behind lawn mowersCommercial landscaping equipmentChainsaws, trimmers, blowers, and tillersGenerators and pressure washersGo-karts and mini bikesBriggs & Stratton, Kawasaki, Kohler, Honda, and similar enginesElectrical, fuel, ignition, charging, starting, and mechanical systemsOne day you might be rebuilding a carburetor. The next you could be chasing an electrical problem on a zero-turn or figuring out why an engine has compression, spark, and fuel but still refuses to cooperate.That's why we're hiring a mechanic — not a parts changer. WHO WE'RE LOOKING FORPrevious small-engine experience is preferred, but we're also interested in people with mechanical experience in automotive, powersports, diesel, agricultural equipment, or similar fields.You should be:Mechanically inclinedDependable and on timeAble to troubleshoot rather than simply replace partsComfortable using common shop toolsFamiliar with basic electrical diagnosisAble to follow repair procedures and specificationsAble to safely operate and move riding mowers and zero-turn equipmentCapable of keeping your work area organizedWilling to learnAble to work independently as your experience increasesProud of the work you put your name onExperience with John Deere, STIHL, Briggs & Stratton, Kawasaki, Kohler, Honda, Exmark, Husqvarna, Craftsman, Toro, or Coleman equipment is a plus. WHAT MATTERS AT RUDE BOYOur customers include homeowners and commercial operators who depend on their equipment.Our reputation depends on doing the job right.We don't want mechanics who guess at problems and throw parts at equipment until something works.We want someone who asks:“Why did it fail?”Then finds the answer and fixes it.Quality matters. Productivity matters. Honesty matters. And how we treat our customers matters. WHAT WE OFFER$15/hour starting payStructured raises up to $20/hour during your first yearSmall, independent shop environmentNo corporate nonsenseWide variety of equipment and repairsHands-on mechanical workOpportunity to develop your diagnostic skillsOpportunity for increased responsibilityRoom to grow with a growing local businessYou won't spend every day doing the exact same repair.If you enjoy figuring out what's wrong with something that won't run and getting the satisfaction of hearing that engine fire back up, you'll fit in here. THINK YOU CAN TURN A WRENCH?We'd like to hear from you.When applying, tell us:1. What types of equipment have you worked on?2. What engine brands are you familiar with?3. What repairs can you diagnose and complete without supervision?4. What's the toughest mechanical problem you've successfully diagnosed?A fancy résumé isn't required.Mechanical ability, dependability, willingness to learn, and quality work are.RUDE BOY SMALL ENGINE REPAIR2838B Edwards Drive Simpson, NC 27879Phone: (252) 818-RUDE (7833) Website: rudeboyse.comRUDE BY NAME — RELIABLE BY NATURE.