Fleet Mechanic at Tortorella Group – Eagle Bay, New York

Position Overview: Fleet Mechanic; Truck Mechanic & Diesel Engine Specialist
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul trucks and types of diesel engines. Includes mechanics working with automobiles, equipment and machine gas and diesel engines, and electrical systems.
Key Responsibilities:

• Use hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, and precision instruments, as well as power tools such as pneumatic wrenches, lathes, welding equipment, and jacks and hoists.
• Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition.
• Adjust and reline brakes, align wheels, tighten bolts and screws, and reassemble equipment.
• Raise trucks and heavy parts or equipment using hydraulic jacks or hoists.
• Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and machinery.
• Test drive trucks to diagnose malfunctions or to ensure that they are working properly.
• Examine and adjust protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices.
• Attach test instruments to equipment and read dials and gauges to diagnose malfunctions.
• Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as handheld computers, motor analyzers, chassis charts, and pressure gauges.
• Inspect, repair, and maintain automotive and mechanical equipment and machinery such as pumps and compressors.
• Rewire ignition systems, lights, and instrument panels.
• Diagnose and repair vehicle heating and cooling systems.
• Recondition and replace parts, pistons, bearings, gears, and valves.
• Inspect and verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to factory specifications.
• Disassemble and overhaul internal combustion engines, pumps, generators, transmissions, clutches, and differential units.
• Specialize in repairing and maintaining parts of the engine, such as fuel injection systems.
• Repair and adjust seats, doors, and windows, and install and repair accessories.
• Rebuild gas or diesel engines.
• Align front ends and suspension systems.
• Operate valve-grinding machines to grind and reset valves.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED).
• 2-3 years related experience.
• PREFERED but NOT required:
  • • NY State Inspection License
    • CDL with any endorsement (Class A, Class B, Hazmat, Tanker)

Location:

• Hampton Bays, NY

Compensation and Benefits:

• Up to $35.00 per hour. In accordance with New York’s Pay Transparency Law, we are committed to providing clear and accessible information about the compensation for this role. The listed salary range reflects the base pay for this position. Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, education, and qualifications. Additional compensation may include bonuses or equity, as applicable.
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision).
• 401(k)
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Full company-wide closure during the week of Christmas (Varies year to year)

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Our company is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religions, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants should be US Citizens or have authorization to work in the United States / Los solicitantes deben ser ciudadanos estadounidenses o estar autorizados para trabajar en los Estados Unidos.

Tortorella is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact us to ask for an accommodation or alternative application process either through email at recruiting@tortorella.com or by phone at 631-728-8000.