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The Davey Tree Expert Company

Diesel /Heavy Equipment Road Mechanic| North and Central Florida

Winter Park, FL, US, 32789 Daytona Beach, FL, US, 32124 Jacksonville, FL, US, 32257 Maitland, FL, US, 32751

Additional Locations: North and Central Florida

Primary Locations: FL, Winter Park, 649 Nicolet Ave., 32789, FL, Daytona Beach, PGA Blvd, 32124, FL, Jacksonville, 4563 Sunbeam Road, 32257, FL, Maitland, 123 Atlantic Drive, Ste. 111, 32751 

Requisition ID: 180488

Position Overview

Davey Tree Expert Co. is looking for experienced [5yr.min] diesel / gas ,medium- heavy duty truck and forestry equipment road mechanic. Employee will have roughly a 30-day training period [time may vary with amount of experience]  before released on the road. This is a physically demanding, hands-on position.  Overtime will be required during hurricane season . Some Saturdays will be required due to your workload.

Job Duties

Responsible for equipment maintenance in north Florida and South Georgia area. Also including Jacksonville and north Orlando areas.

You will be repairing trucks, Aerial units, chippers, tractors, tree cutters. stump grinders and all other forestry equipment. Training will be provided as needed

Repair work could consist of clutch, rear differential, transmission, turbo, etc. replacement in the field.

Welding will be required.

Communicating with the account managers and account GFs for scheduling work for each week.

Locating parts for equipment to be repaired

Filling out labor and parts forms plus time reports each week and emailing.

Keeping inventory parts on service truck.

You will be trained on aerial lift bucket trucks from diagnosing hydraulic leaks to yearly annual inspection.

Annual DOT inspections on all required equipment

Possibly 3-4 days away from home, based on your home base location if more than 1.5hrs away.

Average 50-60hrs per week (more for storm work)

Home mostly every weekend (excluding storm work)

Qualifications

Must have a CDL A or B !

Must not have a fear of heights [aerial reaches up to 75']

Must have full complete set of tools including air or battery tools, Davey will supply all specialty tools

Must be able to understand hydraulic and wiring schematics

Must have experience in performing DOT annual inspections

Must have some welding experience

Must be experience with diagnostic software to trouble shooting diagnostic codes and computer literacy required.

Additional Information

What We Offer: * 

  • Fully equipped service truck
  • Cell Phone
  • Full time hourly position
  • Professional Development and growth opportunities
  • Generous performance incentive plan 
  • Paid time off and paid holidays 
  • Opportunities for advancement 
  • All job specific equipment and safety gear provided 
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match 
  • Employee-owned company & discounted stock purchase options 
  • Group Health Plan 
  • Employee referral bonus program 
  • Locations throughout US in major cities and desirable areas 
  • Career Development Program supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists & Skills Trainers 
  • Scholarship Program for Children of Employees 
  • Charitable matching gift program 

*all listed benefits available to eligible employees  

Company Overview

Divisional Overview

 

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.  As a service provider, our success depends upon our ability to attract and retain qualified personnel, regardless of their age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or other protected characteristics as established by federal, state or local law. 

The Davey Tree Expert Company has U.S. and Canadian operations in more than 47 states and five provinces and provides a variety of tree care, grounds maintenance and consulting services for the residential, utility, commercial, and government markets. Founded in 1880, Davey has been employee-owned for 40 years and has more than 10,000 employees who provide Proven Solutions for a Growing World. For more information, visit www.davey.com

If you need any assistance at any time please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at Recruiting@davey.com.

 

Employment Type: Permanent 
Job Type: Full Time 
Travel Expectations: Up to 50% 

Davey is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and considers all qualified employees and applicants for all positions regardless of their age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or other protected characteristics as established by federal, state, or local law.  It is our mandate that all matters related to the terms and conditions of employment and all treatment on the job be free of discrimination.  In addition, harassment based on any protected characteristic is strictly prohibited.

To preview Davey’s relevant EO/AA plan, please submit a written request to: The Davey Tree Expert Company, Attn: HR, 1500 N. Mantua Street, Kent, Ohio 44240.

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Nearest Major Market: Orlando
Job Segment: Supply, Mechanic, Operations

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