Shop Equipment Mechanic
Moss is a national privately held construction firm providing innovative solutions resulting in award-winning projects. With regional offices across the United States, Moss focuses on construction management, solar EPC, and design-build. The company’s diverse portfolio encompasses luxury high-rise residential, landmark mixed-use developments, hospitality, K-12 and higher education, justice, solar energy and battery storage, and sports. Moss is ranked by Engineering News-Record as the nation’s top solar contractor and one of the top 50 general contractors. Moss prides itself on a strong entrepreneurial culture that honors safety, quality, client engagement, and employee development.
About the role
Moss’ Shop Equipment Mechanic ensures all equipment and vehicles are in job-ready condition. The role involves troubleshooting issues using diagnostic tools, performing economical repairs safely and timely, and handling preventative maintenance and on-demand equipment repairs. The candidate will coordinate with the Asset Management Team, jobsites, and vendors.
Responsibilities
- Perform regular routine preventative maintenance service on construction equipment
- Respond to service call requests immediately and perform repairs or maintenance as coordinated and scheduled with the Equipment Coordinator / Equipment Manager
- Communicate and troubleshoot service issues with the Equipment Coordinator / Equipment Manager and collaborate with outsourced service vendors to solve service issues
- Follow standard routine review of services performed and take responsibility for completing work orders and using maintenance software to confirm equipment is safe, operable, and in jobsite-ready condition
- Perform welding and burning tasks
- Complete electronic work orders and submit daily
- Work in a safe manner to protect themselves, co-workers, equipment, and surrounding property per the Moss Safety Guidelines and Policy
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Minimum Associate’s Degree (or equivalent work experience of 5 years) with Heavy Equipment
- Minimum 5 years of construction industry experience
- Maintain DOT physical for driving a commercial service truck
- CDL preferred but not required
- Knowledge of equipment hydraulic systems
- Ability to work on hydraulic and air braking systems
- Ability to troubleshoot electrical issues
- Basic understanding and diagnostic ability of diesel engines
- Hydraulic troubleshooting and repairs (required)
- Certifications or specific training on: Safety, Brakes (Hydraulic and Air), Engine (Gas and Diesel), Transmissions, Troubleshooting, Suspension Systems
- Basic computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel)
- Ability to travel to job sites and overnight stays depending on current residency
- Ability to work in outside and inside shop conditions
- Self-starter able to work independently with little to no supervision while in the field
- Ability to prioritize workload and daily activities
- Vermeer or John Deere experience a plus
Location: Ocala, FL. Classification: Full-time, exempt, salaried. Reports to: Equipment Manager.