Fleet Maintenance Technician

About the role

Serves as subject matter expert on fleet maintenance and repairs.
Identifies fleet maintenance issues or trends; anticipates problems and implements solutions.
Plans, schedules, and prioritizes fleet maintenance activities.
Provides aid, as needed, when troubles arise on the road – finds qualified service to repair downed vehicle, obtains competitive bids for repairs, body work, etc.
Works with drivers to enable them to operate specialized equipment properly.
Reviews work orders and purchase orders for accuracy.
Reviews invoices for approval process and proper asset allocation.
Occasional travel to pick up parts or meet with vendors.
Ensures conformance with vehicle manufacturer’s service recommendations and bulletins.
Ensures proper working conditions and shop and vehicle safety practices are followed.
Purchases of shop equipment.
Files warranty claims, warranty logs.
Maintains parts department, inventory levels to company standards.
Complies with all OSHA and DOT regulations.
Researches and develops parts and repairs for fleet.
Other project as requested by the management team.
Other Duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Serves as subject matter expert on fleet maintenance and repairs.
• Identifies fleet maintenance issues or trends; anticipates problems and implements solutions.
• Plans, schedules, and prioritizes fleet maintenance activities.
• Provides aid, as needed, when troubles arise on the road – finds qualified service to repair downed vehicle, obtains competitive bids for repairs, body work, etc.
• Works with drivers to enable them to operate specialized equipment properly.
• Reviews work orders and purchase orders for accuracy.
• Reviews invoices for approval process and proper asset allocation.
• Occasional travel to pick up parts or meet with vendors.
• Ensures conformance with vehicle manufacturer’s service recommendations and bulletins.
• Ensures proper working conditions and shop and vehicle safety practices are followed.
• Purchases of shop equipment.
• Files warranty claims, warranty logs.
• Maintains parts department, inventory levels to company standards.
• Complies with all OSHA and DOT regulations.
• Researches and develops parts and repairs for fleet.
• Other project as requested by the management team.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 5 years fleet and material handling equipment experience.
• 5 years of mechanical experience.
• Considerable knowledge of safety practices and techniques in mechanics;
• Considerable knowledge of diesel and gas engine mechanics;
• Considerable knowledge of vehicle make-up;
• Knowledge of Safety Practices and DOT Regulations;
• Knowledge of an automated Fleet Management Information System (Manager+)
• Strong attention to detail.
• Able to function and perform effectively as a manager and supervisor.
• Able to plan, organize and direct the work of skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled employees engaged in repair and maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
• Able to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair equipment with accuracy and speed.
• Able to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Able to read and follow written instructions in English.
• Able to work a flexible schedule.
• Good attendance and punctuality a must.
• EPA 608/609 certifications preferred.
• Manufacturer certifications preferred.
• ASE certifications and State Inspections License preferred.
• ASE certifications preferred.
• State Inspectors License or Federal DOT Inspectors License preferred.
• Class A or B commercial driver license preferred.
• Must have a clean driving record and AK state driver’s license.
• Forklift certification.