Job Description
- Do you have experience as a mechanic?
- Can you source specialty parts for automotive and heavy equipment projects?
- Have you supervised a team?
- If you answered, “Yes!” to these questions, please keep reading…
About the opportunity In this position, you will serve as the manager for mechanical repair work, maintenance, and overall efficiency of the fleet of vehicles/machines used at The Professional Tree Care, one of the Bay Area’s most respected tree care companies.
We believe this is a distinguished role for someone who knows the auto and/or auto parts industry well yet no longer wants to be involved in the day-to-day physical labor of fixing motors and machines. The right person for this role will know a great deal about all types of motors, have deep experience buying part, managing mechanics and working as a mechanic himself/herself. They'll also be computer savvy, able to run reports regarding inventory and labor hours, and able to communicate well via email and with a wide range of people.
In this position, you will schedule, and track mechanical repair projects, monitor inventory, and coordinate with our Project Managers to ensure the equipment needed for the next day’s jobs are ready to go.
About the company Since 1980, The Professional Tree Care Company has been trusted for tree services throughout Northern California. Based in West Berkeley, we service commercial, residential, and public works projects from Mendocino to Monterey, and from San Francisco to Sacramento. We are known for excellent customer service, and the ability to remove enormous trees using large cranes and heavy equipment.
What makes us unique? We recycle material removed from job sites at our own Green Waste Recycle Yard, mill logs into boards and create organic mulch from wood chips. We also have the staff, equipment, resources, and experience to perform tree services at any scale.
Your Responsibilities Include: - Schedule and track fleet maintenance and repairs using Tatems Fleet Maintenance software database for three regional locations
- Manage various projects to ensure they are completed in a timely manner and that labor hours and parts are being appropriately charged to each project
- Review and approve weekly timecards. Serve as the supervisor who authorizes overtime, as needed
- Source parts and specialty items to expedite the progression/completion of projects
- Supervise mechanics, learn their areas of expertise, and delegate wisely; collaborate with peers to balance daily workloads across all three locations. Reviewing existing job responsibilities and assigning duties to team members according to their skills and abilities
- Provide maintenance records to our Administrative Fleet Management Administrator
- Create reports and printouts using Tatems that allow us to understand which teams are most productive and efficient
- Develop and implement a strong working system to guarantee reliable and accurate execution of projects
- Work with our Fleet Administrator to update government-regulated databases
- Work with our Inventory Coordinator to sell vehicles and machinery no longer needed
- Locate out-of-stock parts from outside sources and submit emergency orders as needed
- Follow up on back-ordered parts to keep repair projects flowing smoothly
Requirements, Experience, Skills, and Abilities - A natural leader who enjoys building a smooth-running department
- Our ideal candidate will have previous experience working in the mechanical field, either as a Parts Manager, Fleet Manager, Mechanic, or something related to high-volume maintenance and repair of vehicles or machinery
- You have previously managed a team
- You work at a fast pace, pay attention to detail, and can manage a wide variety of tasks efficiently. Note: this role is best for someone with a great memory! And, yes, there will be a test.
- Valid and clean* CA Driver’s license. (*no points)
- Reliable transportation to/from work
- A positive motivator and leader to other employees
- Solid time management skills and the ability to use SOFTWARE apps to keep track of your to-do list on your phone and computer
- *You live within an easy commute of West Berkeley. Our address is 2828 8th Street. Please hop on Google maps, set the travel time to 7:00 a.m. to determine how long your commute will be. The person we hire will live within a maximim 40-minute commute of this location
- The standard stuff: Smart with great problem-solving skills. Able to keep personal phone calls and non-work-related chit chat to a minimum, being extremely hardworking and emotionally intelligent
- Computer and software skills: Microsoft Suite, Word, Excel, etc.
- Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
- Able to pass a drug test for illegal drugs and a physical exam to set the bar for your current health status
- Bonus points will be given to folks who have:
- Fleet experience – ordering parts, working with engines,
- Bi-lingual English/Spanish
- Specific experience working on equipment used in the tree care industry such as Morebark chippers, skidders, stump grinders, excavators, log loaders, skid steer loaders, cranes, and mulchers
- Certifications in First Aid, Safety Training, CPR, Safe Driver, or other work-related trainings
Compensation and Benefits This is a full-time, year-round position with a starting salary of between $62,400 and $75,000.00*, depending on your relevant work experience, fit for the role, and fit to our company culture. The position comes with competitive benefits including:
- Training and development resources, plus opportunities for advancement
- Paid vacation/PTO (earned/accrued as you accumulate hours)
- Access to a 401(k) account
- Employee referral program
- Gas card or gas reimbursement when using your own vehicle.
- After 90 days of employment 50% contribution toward Kaiser/medical, dental, and optical insurance for employees
*We are open to hearing from folks with higher compensation requirements
if provided with a COVER LETTER EXPLAINING the amount required and why. Work Environment Our new Fleet Manager will work full-time, Monday through Friday, at three mechanical yards based in Berkeley and Richmond, CA. Initially, you may need to be the first person on-site and the last to leave. Folks who are not available to work five ten-hour days should not apply.
Job Tags
Holiday work, Full time, Work experience placement, Monday to Friday,