Bartlett Tree Experts is hiring: Mechanic in Charlotte

Overview

Join to apply for the Mechanic role at Bartlett Tree Experts. The Bartlett Charlotte Arboretum is seeking an experienced Mechanic to perform preventative maintenance and repairs on company trucks and equipment within our growing fleet, with a wide range of job tasks at the Arboretum including turf maintenance, mulching, herbicide and weeding, leaf cleanup, deer damage remediation on plants, plant health care, and tree and shrub pruning and removals.

Responsibilities

• Manage the ongoing maintenance and repair of company vehicles and tree care equipment, including bucket and chip trucks (gas and diesel), aerial lifts, chippers, stump grinders, and hydraulic sprayers
• Diagnose problems, perform repairs, and conduct preventative maintenance
• Maintain service logs and records of maintenance
• Perform routine inspections to ensure compliance with DOT regulations
• Place orders and maintain an inventory of parts and supplies
• Communicate and coordinate significant repairs and maintenance with the Local Manager
• Adhere to all safety standards, policies, and procedures

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in mechanical repairs of trucks, diesel engines, and hydraulics
• Experience maintaining landscape or construction equipment is preferred but not required
• Valid Class B CDL or the ability to acquire one

Benefits

• A safety-first culture and professional workplace
• Advancement opportunities - promotion from within
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Industry credential/license pay increases and support for professional development
• Company-provided uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment
• Boot reimbursement up to $150
• Access to training, continuing education programs, and resources provided by the Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories in Charlotte, NC