Fleet Vehicles and Equipment Lead Mechanic
1 day ago
Farmingdale
Job DescriptionBenefits: • 401(k) matching, • Dental insurance, • Health insurance Location: Hempstead, NY (On-site main facility; field repairs across Long Island/NYC as needed) Employment Type: Full-Time, Hourly (Non-Exempt) Schedule: Standard 40 hours/week (MondayFriday shop hours); overtime at time-and-a-half for peaks, emergencies, high demand Compensation: $35$45/hour (based on experience, certifications, skills) Reports to: Maintenance/Operations Leadership Be part of a family-owned business with 65+ years in irrigation/landscaping. Maintain a fleet of ~80 vehicles/equipment (service trucks, light-duty vehicles, trailers, small engines, skid steers, loaders, pumps, irrigation tools) supporting 9095 people. Hands-on lead role: preventive maintenance, diagnostics, repairs, preparing for in-house NY State vehicle inspections once licensed as an inspection station. Essential Responsibilities • Complete preventive maintenance, diagnostics, repairs on gasoline/diesel trucks, vans, trailers, small engines, landscaping/construction machinery., • Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, drivetrain issues in shop/field (job-site repairs in busy seasons)., • Perform independent diagnostics using scan tools, multimeters, pressure gauges, OEM software., • Handle major repairs (engine rebuilds, transmission work, hydraulic overhauls, component replacements) as needed., • Prioritize/manage multiple repairs efficiently in fast-paced, high-volume setting., • Maintain accurate repair logs, parts inventory, documentation for compliance/efficiency., • Conduct (or prepare to conduct) NY State annual safety/emissions inspections once facility is licensed., • Work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating with operations teams., • Follow strict safety standards and company protocols on every task., • Be available for overtime, emergency field repairs, peak-season demands.Required Qualifications, • 5+ years (10+ preferred) hands-on automotive, fleet, or machinery mechanic experience., • Expertise in gasoline/diesel engines, hydraulic systems, electrical diagnostics (including CAN bus where applicable), drivetrain repairs., • Valid NY State driver's license (clean record preferred)., • NY State Certified Motor Vehicle Inspector (Group 1/Safety Inspector) certification required (or ability/willingness to obtain promptly; company supports licensing for private fleet inspections)., • Strong problem-solving/diagnostic skills (real troubleshooting, not just parts replacement)., • Physical ability to lift heavy objects, work in varying outdoor conditions, perform field repairs., • Reliable, punctual, safety-conscious, organized with good communication for clear reporting.Preferred Qualifications, • Experience with heavy equipment, construction machinery, skid steers/loaders, small engines, trucks/light vehicles, irrigation equipment., • ASE certifications, CDL, welding/fabrication skills, major component rebuild experience., • Fleet maintenance background in service industries (landscaping, irrigation, construction)., • Comfort working on vehicles and specialized machinery.Compensation & Benefits, • $35$45/hour based on experience, certifications, skills., • Overtime at time-and-a-half during peaks/emergencies., • Employer-sponsored health insurance (partial contribution), dental (employee-paid), 401(k) with partial match, paid time off, potential tool allowances/perks., • Stable, year-round work in respected family-owned business., • Opportunity to grow into lead role in collaborative environment.If you have the technical skills, reliability, and leadership mindset to keep a large fleet and field teams moving, apply today. Make a direct impact in a long-standing, growing operation.