
Mechanic (Truck Fleet Operations)
Almstead Tree and Shrub Care is a second-generation, family-owned arboriculture firm that has been offering environmentally conscious services the NY, NJ, and CT tri-state area since 1964. We are a TCIA accredited company that values our employee’s professional aspirations, career development, safety and quality of life.
We are looking for passionate professionals who want to enhance their career! We offer generous compensation, year-round work, paid time off, health and retirement benefits, inclusive company culture and so much more! If you are ready to enjoy going to work every day, come grow with us!
We are looking for a professional Mechanic to perform preventive maintenance and repairs on a wide variety of equipment and trucks at our New Rochelle headquarters.
This position requires the ability to work independently, and in a group setting to accomplish tasks assigned.
To be successful in this role you must be physically and mentally fit and have a strong mechanical aptitude. You should also have knowledge and skills needed to perform basic maintenance and repairs. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail with excellent communication skills. Our business experiences seasonal peaks, and as a result, you should be available and willing to work overtime when necessary.
Responsibilities include:
· Work in a shop setting and out in the field, performing repairs to a wide variety of heavy and light trucks and equipment.
· Troubleshoot issues.
· Perform preventative maintenance services as necessary.
· Perform general shop duties as assigned by the fleet manager.
· Drive within the tri-state area as necessary to perform repairs or maintenance in the field.
Requirements
· Minimum 2 years of experience working on equipment and road vehicles.
· Understanding of hydraulics systems. Experience with Bucket Trucks, Chippers and Spray equipment is a plus.
· Experience with diagnostic tools.
· Ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical systems.
· Comprehend service manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
· Maintain detailed records of services performed.
· Must provide own basic tool set.
· Ability to lift 50 lbs.
· Strong attention to detail.
Benefits
We provide a competitive hourly rate of $22 to $26, plus a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical and dental coverage with employer contributions, a 401K retirement savings plan, paid time off, and more.
Almstead Tree & Shrub Care Company, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.

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Family owned and operated since 1964, Almstead offers expert tree, shrub, and lawn care service to both residential and commercial clients. Our corporate office is located in New Rochelle, New York and we have branch offices in Hawthorne (NY), Stamford (CT), and North Haledon (NJ).
Our services include:
Arbor Care: Our original area of service, the Arbor Care division includes a full range of custom pruning services as well as tree removals, stump grinding, planting and more. Each service is recommended and overseen by a professionally certified arborist.
Plant Health Care: The Plant Health Care (PHC) division focuses on treating insect and disease problems utilizing safe and effective controls. Our PHC monitoring service enables our technicians to spot treat for targeted results, rather than relying on blanket coverage.
Lawn Care: the Lawn Care division includes fertilization, weed control, disease and insect control, seeding, core aeration, and more. Our holistic approach to lawn care takes the health of your entire property into account. We offer traditional, organic based and pure organic options.
Organic Care: Our organic care services focus on increasing plant health by improving soil biology and on treating disease and insect problems with organically derived controls. We use many scientifically sound, highly effective organic care practices.
Consulting: Many situations benefit from the knowledge of a consulting arborist. Our team is well versed in large and small consulting projects in tree risk assessment, mature tree preservation, construction protection, and more.