Fleet Maintenance Technician

Responsibilities

• Maintain fleet equipment and ensure all over-the-road equipment is legal, safe, and roadworthy.
• Track all jobs and labor hours using a work order system.
• Operate within the Fleet R&M budget and optimize performance.
• Flexibly work 40+ hours per week and weekends as required.
• Communicate unsafe conditions, acts, or injuries to the Plant Manager.
• Practice proper forklift operation and perform minor engine repairs.
• Maintain the Fleet Maintenance Shop and manage operating supplies.
• Schedule and monitor outside vendor work and manage tire programs.
• Ensure PM schedule compliance and manage R&M costs (fleet and forklift).
• Build and maintain job skills through company and outside training programs.
• Accountability for all department man-hours and fork lift repair and preventive maintenance.

Job Skills

• Certified welder
• Organizational and task prioritization skills
• Certified in brake adjustments
• Strong time management skills
• Possess current CDL license
• Ability to work with little or no supervision
• Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair abilities
• Familiarity with DOT operating procedures and requirements

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Vocational School / industry training
• ASE Certification preferred

Physical Requirements

• Lift and move heavy items repeatedly lifting up to 75 pounds to a height of 6 feet
• Stand and be mobile for a minimum of 8 continuous hours
• Work in temperature extremes
• Handle materials daily

Qualifications

• Full range of body motion on a daily basis including twisting, bending, reaching, squatting, and ability to mount/dismount industrial equipment and vehicles