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 as 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
• All other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 power-train 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 bio hazardous 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