Fleet Mechanic 2

About the role

The Mechanic 2 is responsible for keeping all vehicles in the fleet roadworthy and ready for service when needed.

Responsibilities

• Performs all preventive maintenance and repair work necessary on fleet trucks/trailers and other company equipment.
• Responsible for general day-to-day operation of vehicle maintenance and repair of all company trucks/trailers and other company equipment.
• Maintains clean environment.
• May be required to answer roadside calls for disabled vehicles.
• Interprets repair manuals and work orders to properly repair the equipment.
• Responsible for being familiar with and observing all company safety rules and regulations; recognizes that safety is top company priority; attends regularly scheduled safety meetings.
• Required to use all safety equipment as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Vocational training plus one (1) year of related work experience OR three (3) years of related work experience required.
• Ability to service and diagnose brakes.
• Ability to service and diagnose diesel trucks (tractor/trailers) and powertrain mechanics.
• Basic use of hand-tools required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Vocational training preferred.
• Detail oriented; highly organized.
• CDL preferred, not required.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Self-starter; self-motivated.
• Good math and computer skills.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Working Environment

• Constantly – Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environments such as high noise level, strong odors, and/or exposure to heat and cold.
• Frequently – Exposed to biohazardous conditions.
• Frequently – Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations.
• Frequently – Exposed to electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock.
• Frequently – Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment.

Physical Demands

• Frequently – Must be able to remain in a stationary position (sit).
• Frequently – Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location (walk).
• Frequently – Operates a computer and other office machinery (use hands to finger, handle or feel).
• Frequently – Must be able to position one’s self to maintain computers in the lab, including under desks and in the server closet (stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl).
• Frequently – Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder (climb or balance).
• Frequently – Must be able to use senses to effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions (talk, hear, taste, smell).

Weight and Force Demands

• Frequently – Up to 50 pounds.