Equipment/Shop Manager

Who is Texas Land Care?

                First and foremost, we are a service company that is hyper-focused on the customer experience. We strive to provide first-class service to all clients and to be the obvious “best” contractor in any conversation. Secondly, we are industry-leading experts in landscape construction and maintenance. We specialize in the biggest and baddest, most complex 1-of-1 projects and are sought out internationally to provide our services on projects in and around the Dallas area.

How is that relevant to the Mechanic position?

                Our fleet drives our production, keeps us on schedule, and is our first impression. You look good, you feel good, you produce results. We pride ourselves on our equipment, jobsite, and crew presentation.

What qualities are we looking for in a candidate?

                Ownership. If not anything else, understand this: Becoming an advocate for your company, their culture, and owning your role with pride without excuse or concern for anything but your team, will lead to opportunities, promotions, and fulfillment. Ownership is what we all have at TLC; that is the baseline entry requirement. The bottom line is, the knowledge to do your job and do it well is trainable, but being passionate enough to own your role is intangible.

What’s in it for you?

                We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including: 80 hours of paid vacation after 90 days, 120 hours after completing 5 years. A weekly paycheck. 7 paid holidays off: New Year's Day, Easter, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Health insurance. Dental insurance. Vision insurance. Life insurance. 401(k). And the opportunity to become part of a great company culture.

General Summary

You will be responsible for diagnosing mechanical issues and performing preventative maintenance and repairs on the company’s fleet vehicles, landscape construction equipment, and small engine equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations for field crews and professional staff. This includes 50+ pieces of diesel-powered heavy equipment and vehicles, 60+ gasoline-powered vehicles, and 150+ pieces of small engine landscape equipment. 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for the organization, cleanliness, care, and maintenance of the shop and maintenance areas.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on fleet vehicles, including pickup trucks, dump trucks, and other gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles.
• Maintain and repair heavy landscape construction equipment, including skid steers, mini excavators, compact track loaders, trenchers, and other hydraulic equipment.
• Maintain and repair small engine landscape equipment, including chainsaws, blowers, trimmers, compactors, pumps, generators, and other 2-cycle and 4-cycle powered equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and engine-related problems on vehicles and equipment.
• Replace or repair defective components, including belts, hoses, carburetors, starters, magnetos, alternators, pumps, pistons, filters, and fuel system components.
• Perform field service calls to diagnose and repair equipment breakdowns on job sites when necessary.
• Ensure all vehicles and equipment operate safely and efficiently and meet company safety standards.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs and complete work orders accurately and on time.
• Coordinate with operations and field teams to prioritize repairs and minimize equipment downtime.
• Maintain proper inventory of parts, fluids, and shop supplies.
• Assist with equipment inspections and preventative maintenance schedules.
• Support safe operation practices and train crew members on proper equipment care when needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills/Abilities/Knowledge/Physical Effort Required:

• Ability to perform preventative maintenance and repairs on diesel and gasoline engines used in trucks and heavy equipment.
• Ability to diagnose and repair 2-cycle and small engines used in landscape equipment such as blowers, trimmers, chainsaws, and saws.
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and fuel systems common in heavy equipment and landscape machinery.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment failures using diagnostic tools and mechanical inspection techniques.
•  Ability to repair or replace defective parts such as magnetos, water pumps, gears, belts, pistons, carburetors, injectors, and fuel pumps.
• Ability to safely operate and test landscape construction equipment as needed.
• Ability to perform minor repairs and diagnostics in the field when equipment breaks down on job sites.
• Ability to supervise or assist shop helpers or junior mechanics if assigned.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple repair tasks.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and company policies.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting and physical labor, including bending, stooping, climbing, reaching, and standing for extended periods.
• Ability to work outdoors and in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced construction environment.