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Mechanic

The Pizzo Group
Paw Paw, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/13/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/6/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : 24-26ph BOE

Mechanic Position Summary :

We are seeking a skilled and reliable Mechanic to join our team at a leading ecological restoration company. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing a diverse fleet of Ford vehicles, utility terrain vehicles (UTVs), and small engines essential to our field operations.

Description :

The mechanic position performs inspections, maintenance, and repair of all vehicles,

machinery, equipment, and tools used in the performance of environmental.

restoration and stewardship. must be completed with the goal of maximizing in-service time and controlling operating costs. The position primarily consists of work.

in the areas of automotive, and light and medium truck service, small engine repair,

and heavy equipment service and repair.

Hours and Schedule : Full time (40 hours) Monday through Friday. Actual hours will vary and the ability to work

Saturdays and Sundays during peak periods of operation is required.

Travel : Occasional travel is required for field service and training purposes. Ability to take a truck and

trailer home is preferred.

Duties :

  • Perform inspection, maintenance, and repair of fleet vehicles and equipment
  • Change fluid, filters, and adjust as prescribed by PM schedules
  • Inspect and diagnose vehicles and equipment, identify worn or damaged parts
  • Correct deficiencies by repairing or replacing damaged, worn, or defective parts
  • Verify performance and operation by testing before and after services / repairs
  • Maintain vehicle and equipment availability by performance of preventive maintenance
  • Perform service calls and field repairs as needed
  • Complete maintenance and repairs in an efficient and timely manner
  • Maintain inventory of shop tools and supplies
  • Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas
  • Maintain shop equipment
  • Make detailed records of work performed, time, and parts used on work order forms
  • Adhere to company defined and industry standards, procedures, and methods
  • Obtain, comprehend, and apply information contained in operators, service, and parts literature
  • Use a computer terminal for recordkeeping and reference purposes
  • Maintain knowledge and qualifications
  • Participate in educational and training opportunities
  • Obtain and read technical and regulatory publications
  • Drive and operate autos, trucks, heavy equipment, agricultural machinery and implements, and small engine
  • power equipment.
  • Other duties as required.

Skills and Knowledge :

  • 1-year previous experience in automotive, truck, diesel, small engine and power equipment service and
  • repair is required. 2 or more years experience preferred.
  • A good knowledge and understanding of automotive and truck systems, including brake, steering,
  • suspension, exhaust, and ignition systems.

  • A good knowledge and understanding of automotive unleaded and diesel truck engines, their components,
  • component function, troubleshooting and repair, component function, troubleshooting and repair required equipment common to automotive and equipment service and repair find and correct root causes.

    Additional Preferred Knowledge and Skills - Can obtain on-the-job agricultural equipment, their components, component function, troubleshooting and repair and / or using tire machines suspension is required. Experience or training with wheel alignment equipment tools (readers, scanners, and scopes of various manufactures) is preferred. Specific experience with Ford IDS and VCM is preferred troubleshooting and repair SMAW, GMAW or GTAW equipment

    Certification and Education :

  • A good knowledge and understanding of power equipment and small engines, their components,
  • A good knowledge and understanding of the safe and correct use of air and electric power tools is
  • A good knowledge and understanding of the safe and correct use of hand tools, test equipment, and lifting
  • A good understanding of diagnostic procedures and methods. Ability to logically troubleshoot problems to
  • Basic computer knowledge and typing ability is required.
  • Ability to read and write (English) legibly is required. Basic algebraic math skills are required.
  • A basic ability to drive a truck and trailer and operate machinery is required.
  • A general understanding of hydraulic systems, such as those found on construction and
  • Experience of training mounting, dismounting, balancing, and repairing tires manually
  • A general knowledge of wheel alignment and its effect and dependency on tires and
  • Knowledge and / or experience with auto body repair and paint
  • Experience or training with automotive fluid handling, flushing and filling machines
  • Training or experience in service writing or report writing
  • Previous experience on skid steer, tractor, wheel loader and / or forklifts
  • Specific knowledge and experience with Ford Power Stroke diesel engines
  • Specific knowledge and experience with Stihl and Honda power equipment
  • Some understanding of automotive computer control systems, OBD2 and diagnostic service
  • Knowledge of hybrid electric vehicles, their components, component function, safety,
  • Experience cutting and welding steel and / or aluminum with oxygen / acetylene, plasma,
  • Valid driver's license always required
  • Must always meet driver qualification standards
  • Class A CDL without air brake restriction is required within 6 months
  • Course work in automotive, small engine, or diesel service and repair is preferred
  • High School or GED Required. Some trade school preferred.
  • Safety :

    Safety is always Pizzo's number one goal. As an employee, you have a legal right to asafe and healthy workplace. At Pizzo, you may be asked to readthe workplace safety and health posters and comply with all applicable OSHA and Illinois safety standards. Our employees follow all lawful employer safety and health rules and regulations, and wear / use the required protective equipment while working. Employees are to report hazardous conditions to the employer, report any job-related injury or illness and report any near misses to the employer. You may be asked to join our health and safety committee, provide guidance on site from an H / S perspective or render first aid.Each one of us shares the responsibility of making sure everyone goes home to their familys safe daily.

    Please Note :

    This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills and due to the changing nature of the job is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice. This position is non-exempt based on FLSA laws. The Pizzo Group uses E-Verify and third-party background check services during the hiring process.

    Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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