Fleet Mechanic
Vestis Corporation · South Bend, IN · 4 mo ago
ManagementFull-time
Responsibilities
- Maintain fleet vehicles with focus on Preventative Maintenance programs to meet 100% compliance of standards
- Utilize the AVMS fleet management computer system to track shop operation duties
- Aid with cost control through purchasing, inventory management, and training others in the area of safety to assure vehicle assets are within reasonable costs
- Responsible for maintenance of the shop quality requirements, cleanliness, and OSHA standards
- Regularly inspect vehicles to ensure compliance with Vestis and DOT standards
- Maintain regular vehicle maintenance on company vehicles (primarily delivery step vans, not excluding corp. cars)
- Repair and maintain medium gas and diesel engines, brake systems, electrical systems, suspension systems and lift gates
- Conduct vehicle inspections
- Replace general automotive parts, including but not limited to brakes, tires, hoses, and belts
- Document vehicle repairs and inspections according to company guidelines
- Conduct all repairs in a safe and efficient manner
- Assist in more extensive repairs where needed, based on experience
- Follow all and any Company workplace conduct requirements and policies
- Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of role to support the business
Requirements
- Knowledge of DOT regulations, vehicle maintenance and applicable state vehicle laws to meet required standards
- Military maintenance experience is a plus
- Proficient in preventive maintenance control systems and in parts procurement and inventory control
- Ability to multi task and work in a fast pace environment
- Maintain a collaborative and team oriented environment in the shop
- Ability to have schedule flexibility to include day, evenings, and/or weekends
Qualifications
- Two years or more of experience in all phases of fleet vehicle mechanical repairs including general maintenance and repair, wiring, engine overhaul and preventative maintenance scheduling
- High School Diploma or GED; Associates degree in Automotive Technology or equivalent on the job training preferred, but not required