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Vehicle Mechanic
The Villages, FL 32159
$25.00 per hour
Position Summary
We are seeking a skilled Vehicle Mechanic to maintain, diagnose, and repair heavy-duty waste collection vehicles and equipment. This role is responsible for ensuring fleet reliability, safety, and compliance through preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and repair of hydraulic, electrical, and powertrain systems. The ideal candidate will have experience working on diesel-powered equipment and hydraulic systems in a fast-paced fleet maintenance environment.
Responsibilities
- Perform preventative maintenance services, including oil changes, fluid checks, lubrication, tire rotations, and brake adjustments.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot diesel engines, electrical systems, and vehicle components using computer diagnostic software.
- Repair and rebuild hydraulic, electrical, brake, steering, suspension, transmission, and engine systems.
- Maintain and repair hydraulic and pneumatic components, including cylinders, pumps, hoses, motors, and packer body systems.
- Respond to roadside service calls and perform emergency repairs as needed.
- Review Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIRs) and complete required repairs.
- Conduct safety inspections to ensure vehicles remain operational and compliant.
- Complete work orders, maintenance reports, and repair documentation accurately.
- Order parts and maintain inventory levels as needed.
- Ensure compliance with all DOT and OSHA regulations and company safety standards.
Qualifications
- Experience maintaining and repairing heavy-duty trucks, fleet vehicles, or waste collection equipment.
- Strong knowledge of hydraulic cylinders, pumps, hoses, and related systems.
- Proficiency with diesel engine diagnostics and electrical troubleshooting.
- Familiarity with DOT and OSHA regulations.
- Experience performing scheduled maintenance, brake inspections, suspension repairs, and general vehicle servicing.
- Ability to read diagnostic information and repair documentation.
- Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
