Snow Mechanic

DCS Asset Maintenance is a privately head business committed to treating all employees like family at the core of our values. Our employees provide innovative, safe, and high-quality infrastructure/maintenance contracting services to State DOT’s across the entire United States. Employees receive generous compensation packages, employee engagement events & career development programs, just to name a few of the perks of being part of the DCSAM family!

To provide quality service, we need top-of-the-line employees. That is why we offer great compensation, awesome benefits, and a work environment worth bragging about! 

DCS Asset Maintenance is seeking a highly motivated Mechanic with a great attitude, strong ethics, and a vast mechanical aptitude. This job is responsible for performing repairs and maintenance of vehicles and equipment under the direction of the Shop Manager. The position requires mechanical repairs and repairs, maintaining diesel and gasoline equipment, completing inspections and preventive maintenance requirements by correcting vehicle deficiencies, maintaining proper records of repairs, and practicing shop safety.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

• Prioritize and work on projects needing immediate attention.
• Perform repairs as directed.
• Determines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests, identifying worn and damaged parts.
• Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades; controlling corrosion.
• Assist in fabrication of new equipment/new builds as directed.
• Corrects vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as, power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, hydraulics; completes machine shop operations; adjusting and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units.
• Verifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives, adjusting controls, and systems.
• Complies with federal and state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.
• Conducting field visits in case of an emergency or sudden breakdown.
• Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical and regulation publications.
• Enhances maintenance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Keep a clean and safe environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB:

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• Technical educational training in Mechanics is preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• Must have experience in heavy truck (gas and diesel vehicles) repair.
• Working knowledge of hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Experience with Snowplow and Snow Removal Equipment preferred but not required.
• Must have experience in welding.
• Must be good with small hand tools, as well as chainsaws, trimmers, and leaf blowers.
• Must be able to travel.
• Experience working on sweepers, catch basin trucks, and tractors preferred but not required.
• Must have the ability to work overtime.
• Must have your own tools.
• Ability to maintain a safe environment.
• Maintain a harmonious work environment.
• Must pass a background check and DOT drug test.
• Class B CDL is preferred but not required.

Why Join Us?

We are on the precipice of growth with nowhere to go but up.  As leaders in our industry, backed by the best financial partners in the nation, we are building the team that will grow with us.  You’ll be part of a leadership-minded team that values people, purpose, and progress.  We’re building upon a longstanding, meaningful foundation and we want you to be at the heart of it!

 We offer :

• High growth company
• Collaborative culture that values transparency and initiative
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Career Development
• Pay rate: Dependent Upon Experience

DCSAM is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all hiring and employment regulations. In the event an ADA accommodation is needed, DCSAM is happy to help all employees achieve gainful employment in an atmosphere where they are appreciated and respected. DCSAM offers subcontracting services to government agencies as such, candidates may be subject to pre-employment screenings such as criminal background checks, pre-employment, post-accident & reasonable impairment drug screenings, motor vehicle record checks, etc. as such, DCSAM complies with all federal and state regulatory guidelines including the FCRA.