Fleet Mechanic

Join the Signature Landscape Team!

For more than 30 years, Signature Landscape has been providing professional landscape services while building a team of dedicated and talented people. As our company continues to grow, we are looking for an experienced Fleet Mechanic to join our team and help keep our vehicles, trailers, and equipment safe, reliable, and ready for work.

If you are a hands-on mechanic who takes pride in quality work, enjoys solving mechanical problems, and wants to be part of a team that values safety and accountability, we want to hear from you!

What You'll Do

As a Fleet Mechanic, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing Signature Landscape's fleet of vehicles, trailers, and equipment. Your work will help keep our crews productive and our equipment operating safely and efficiently.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Perform preventative maintenance on company vehicles, trailers, and equipment.
• Complete scheduled services such as oil changes, brake service, tire maintenance, lubrication, filter replacement, and fluid changes.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical issues involving engines, transmissions, drive assemblies, brakes, clutches, steering, suspension, cooling, fuel, electrical, hydraulic, and exhaust systems.
• Remove, repair, and replace mechanical components and parts as needed.
• Perform general tire maintenance, including removing and replacing tires and wheels on trucks, trailers, and equipment.
• Inspect vehicles and equipment and identify repairs or maintenance that may be needed.
• Prepare repair estimates and obtain authorization for more extensive or unusual repairs.
• Follow established preventative maintenance schedules.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, work orders, inspection records, and inventory records.
• Monitor parts and supplies and ensure orders are placed accurately and timely.
• Maintain and repair company-owned tools, equipment, and vehicles.
• Keep the maintenance area clean, organized, and safe.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Cross-train in small-engine repair and assist other mechanics and team members as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is an experienced mechanic who is dependable, safety-minded, and takes pride in doing quality work.

Qualifications include:

• At least 2 years of mechanical repair experience or equivalent training.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing vehicles, trucks, trailers, or equipment.
• Ability to read and understand safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to complete routine maintenance records, reports, and work orders.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Self-motivated and dependable.
• Willingness to learn, grow, and cross-train in different areas of equipment repair.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to successfully pass a DOT physical examination and maintain medical qualification as required for assigned job duties.
• Ability to provide and maintain the personal tools necessary to perform the job.
• Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening.
• Spanish language skills are preferred but not required.

What We Offer

At Signature Landscape, we believe in taking care of our employees and providing opportunities to grow with the company.

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions up to 4%
• 100% vesting in employee and employer contributions after meeting applicable eligibility requirements
• Vacation benefits according to company policy
• Bi-weekly pay
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities to learn additional mechanical and equipment skills
• A team-oriented work environment

Work Environment

This is a hands-on maintenance position performed in a service and shop environment.

You can expect:

• Seasonal temperature variations
• Exposure to noise and equipment vibration
• Work around trucks, trailers, landscape equipment, and mechanical systems
• Occasional outdoor work and varying weather conditions
• Use of hand tools and mechanical equipment
• Required use of personal protective equipment, including safety glasses and hearing protection

Safety is a priority at Signature Landscape. Employees are expected to follow established safety procedures and properly use required safety equipment and tools.

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to perform physical tasks associated with vehicle and equipment maintenance, including:

• Standing and walking for extended periods
• Reaching
• Stooping and bending
• Kneeling and crouching
• Climbing stairs and ladders
• Lifting, carrying, and pulling
• Working in confined or awkward positions
• Regularly lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds
• Occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 100 pounds

Ready to Join the Signature Team?

If you have mechanical experience, enjoy working with your hands, and want to be part of a growing company where your work makes a difference every day, apply today for the Fleet Mechanic position at Signature Landscape!

We look forward to meeting you.

Compensation: $22-$25 per hour

Additional Details:
We have been putting our Signature on Kansas City's landscapes since 1989, cultivating manicured grounds, healthy plants, and vibrant flowers. The roots of our business, however, have always been our people. Our teams are built on a foundation of respect, trust, and honesty; take care of people first and they'll take care of providing the exceptional service that every client experiences with Signature Landscape. At Signature, we operate with a vision of excellence, best practices, and the right tools to benefit our commercial clients for both grounds maintenance and winter services. We serve the area's premier commercial properties and communities.