Blue Collar Services
Fleet Vehicles and Equipment Lead Mechanic
Full Time • Farmingdale
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Lead Mechanic – Fleet Vehicles and Equipment
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 (Monday–Friday 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
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 (Monday–Friday 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 90–95 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.
Compensation: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour
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