Shop Manager / Mechanic (12:00pm - 8:00pm Desired)

Seeking a proficient Shop Manager and Seasoned Mechanic to become a valuable addition to our team. The perfect candidate will possess organizational skills, advanced skills in the maintenance and repair of a range of trucks, trailers, skid loaders, and small engines utilized on a daily basis within a Landscape Contractor setting. Learning how to prioritize equipment repairs and staying on-track is a vital component of this position.

This role plays a critical part in maintaining the seamless and effective functioning of our operations. The position requires an acceptable driving record as field repairs will be needed.

In Winter, mechanic will perform field repairs/fill up Skids and Loaders in the field during snow events, so 24/7 availability in the winter is necessary. Light plowing in between tasks will be desirable.

Location: Shakopee, MN

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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Maintain a clean and organized Shop and Yard, ensuring tools and equipment are properly stored.

-Hold Crew Leads accountable to clean up their areas, equipment, and trucks/trailers.

-Perform routine maintenance, diagnose issues, and make repairs on a fleet of trucks, trailers, skid loaders, front end loades, zero-turn mowers, spray rigs, and other equipment.

-Determine whether a piece of equipment is worth to keep repairing or to purchase a new one.

-Keep detailed records of maintenance performed and parts used.

-Utilize new software for tracking equipment/truck/skid loader repairs.

-Maintain a clean and organized Shop and Yard, ensuring tools and equipment are properly stored.

-Come up with a better system than currently used, for employees to place broken equipment.

-Ensure all work is performed in compliance with safety and environmental regulations and company policies.

-Communicate effectively with the management team regarding the status of vehicles and equipment.

-Year-Round Work.

-Trucks are mostly Ram Trucks 2019-2025, Mowers are mostly Scag and Exmark, Skid Loaders are CAT, Heavy Duty Trucks are Ford F750.

-Be punctual and report to work daily.

-Field repair of mowers and landscape equipment during the summer months. Trucks/Trailers as needed.

-During plow events, be available in truck to service on-site skid loaders and trucks/plows in the field and fill-up skid loaders using truck bulk diesel tank.

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QUALIFICATIONS:

-Proven experience as a mechanic with a focus on both truck and trailer maintenance, skid loader, and small engine repair.

-Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.

-Experience with hydraulics preferred (mower/skid loader/front end loader/Hook Truck)

-Welding and light fabrication experience preferred. Mainly used for making repairs.

-Ability to research mechanical issues on your own using the internet, product manuals, and current vendors.

-Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

-Organizational Qualities in terms of shop/tool/yard organizing.

-Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

-Valid driver’s license.

Plowing experience preferred, but not required.

Job Hours from 12:00pm - 8:00pm is ideal as mowing and other equipment needs to be fixed when crews get done for the day, but we can work with other times.