Fleet Mechanic

About the role

To provide a safe and reliable fleet by performing preventative maintenance and proper repairs on all fleet equipment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, rebuild, replace and complete all required repairs on diesel equipment (i.e., tractors, trailers, bobtails, lift gates, etc.).
• Perform preventative maintenance within DOT standards.
• Receive road calls, assign third party vendor, and work with business partners on plan of action.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment in compliance with workplace safety rules/regulations and government guidelines.
• Utilize fleet maintenance software system tablet to fully document equipment repair and parts used.
• Backup to other maintenance shop personnel.
• Willingness and capacity to assume increased responsibility and certificates.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

Requirements

• Must have 3 years of verifiable hands-on experience as a heavy-duty commercial diesel mechanic.
• Diagnostic and troubleshooting competency relating to equipment repairs.
• Successfully demonstrated independent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Prior experience in administering appropriate PM program.
• Must furnish own personal hand tools.
• Able to read and write legibly (e.g., to attend trainings, hold conversations, receive safety and job-related coaching, and enter information on reports if needed); basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, divide).
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid Class-A CDL license and DOT certification.
• Experience using fleet maintenance software.
• Welding ability.

Physical Requirements

Frequency: Occasionally (1% - 33%), Frequently (34% - 66%), Continuously (67% - 100%)

• Stand: Continuously
• Walk: Continuously
• Drive Vehicle: Frequently
• Sit: Frequently
• Lift:
  • 1-10 lbs (Sedentary): Frequently
  • 11-20 lbs (Light): Frequently
  • 21-50 lbs (Medium): Frequently
  • 51-100 lbs (Heavy): Frequently
  • Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy): Occasionally
• Carry:
  • 1-10 lbs (Sedentary): Frequently
  • 11-20 lbs (Light): Frequently
  • 21-50 lbs (Medium): Frequently
  • 51-100 lbs (Heavy): Occasionally
  • Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy): Occasionally
• Push/Pull: Frequently (Hand truck, gate, straps, metal ramp, truck door, dolly, boxes, truck gear shift)
• Climb/Balance: Frequently (In/Out Truck/Trailer to cab, On/Off ramp to ground level and side doorsteps, Platform of trailer, Stairs)
• Stoop/Squat: Frequently
• Kneel: Frequently
• Bend: Frequently
• Reach Above Shoulder: Frequently
• Twist: Frequently
• Grasp Objects: Frequently (Hand truck, boxes, cartons, steering wheel)
• Manipulate Objects: Frequently (Boxes, dolly, metal truck ramp, hand truck, paperwork, truck gate, straps)
• Manual Dexterity: Frequently (Typing, use of office machines such as copiers, printers)

Must be willing to work in extreme temperatures and weather conditions.