Mechanic

West Coast Arborists, Inc., a union company and industry leader in tree maintenance. Providing quality tree maintenance and management services to Municipalities and public agencies since 1972. Our reputation as professionals has allowed our company to grow each year, in turn creating a future of opportunity in the urban forestry industry. West Coast Arborists, Inc. is hiring for a Mechanic at Ventura yard. Perform maintenance and repairs to all company vehicles and equipment as directed. WORK HOURS Typical hours are from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Additional overtime hours and Saturday schedules may be required. SALARY RANGE Starting salary is $25.69 -36.56 + Fringe Benefits $8.93 Total compensation up to $45.49 per hour, D.O.E. Overtime rate is 1 and 1 half times regular pay after 8 hours per day. Payroll is paid weekly. COMPENSATION • Health Insurance • Dental Insuranceshared cost 50/50 • Pension/Annuity • Vacation/Holiday Pay • Sick Time • Credit Union • End of Year Bonus QUALIFICATIONS • High school diploma • Read, speak and write English • Must be physiy fit & pass pre-employment physical • A valid Driver’s License • Must pass company driving test • Ability to work in adverse conditions • Reliable transportation • Professional and/or vocational schooling or equivalentas determined by WCArelated in mechanic areas • Expertise in fleet maintenance REGULAR JOB DUTIES • Work on Heavy Duty Trucks and Equipment. • Have the skills and experience to provide maintenance and diagnosing on diesel engines and chassis • Repair vehicles and equipment as directed both at company facility and in field • Troubleshoot and diagnose problems • Fabrication and welding skills • Determining priorities, show enthusiasm while working accurately, concentrating amid distractions, remember details, making decisions, work rapidly but safely, work well with others, work well al 1, and work under pressure • Must complete service requests completely, accurately, and legible • Perform other duties as requested CERTIFICATION/LICENSES RECOMMENDED • Valid CA Driver’s License • Mechanic Certification-preferred • California Air Resource Board truck inspections-preferred POTENTIAL ADVERSE CONDITIONS • Hot, cold, dry & wet weather • Hazardous, dirty & noisy work areas • Working under pressure PHYSICAL ACTIVITY • Standing • Reaching • Lifting • Throwing • Running • Carrying • Pushing • Pulling • Bending Interested candidates can apply online at www.wcainc.com or in person at the local office WCA, Inc. Ventura 11405 Nardo Street Ventura, CA 93004 E.O.E. Tags: fleet mechanic, automotive mechanic, diagnosing, customer service, own tools, troubleshoot, equipment mechanic, welding, body shop