Fleet Mechanic

About the role

VLS Environmental Solutions LLC is seeking a Diesel Fleet Mechanic to optimize the department workflow, quality, and efficiency through maintaining equipment in a well-trained and an effective/collaborative team environment. This position supports the fleet and is responsible for maintaining mobile equipment and systems to provide dependable support to the Lancaster, PA and Baltimore, MD locations. They will support the fleet in an accurate and efficient manner while observing regulatory requirements and company safety policies/procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs inspection, maintenance, & repairs on heavy duty vehicles (trucks, tow motors, trailers, etc.)
• Responsible for diesel engines, transmissions, brake systems, electrical trouble shooting, steering, & cooling systems
• Tracks and monitors all maintenance work through the RTA software program
• Repairs and maintains mechanical equipment
• Ensures all jobs in the shop and plant area are completed in a proficient and safe manner
• Uses computers to issue parts and update comments on work orders/task list including diagnostic programs for engines and hydraulic systems, etc.
• Ensures all personal protective equipment is used as needed
• Maintains garage / plant for supply stock and cleanliness
• Establishes & maintains effective communication / coordination with staff & management
• Covers dispatch / drivers to schedule routine maintenance & discuss problems
• Provides professional & respectful treatment to drivers, visitors, employees, & management
• Inform management of area activities & significant problems
• Carries a communication device & monitors it at all times while clocked in
• Performs other duties as required

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Mechanical knowledge of tools and machines, including their uses, repair, & maintenance required
• Valid Class A CDL strongly preferred
• 1-5 years’ related experience preferred
• Basic Welding Experience preferred

Physical Demands

• Ability to move hand together with arm or two hands to grasp, manipulate or assemble objects
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs, and occasionally be required to lift up to 100 lbs
• Understand written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
• Able to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Able to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one arm and one leg) while sitting, standing or lying down
• Able to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate or assemble small objects
• See, hear and verbally communicate
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

What's in it for you!

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Healthcare Saving Accounts (HSA)
• Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Telemedicine
• 401(k) - Generous 401(k) matching program
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Life Protection Plans
• Rewards and Recognition Programs
• Free One on One financial planning with a certified Financial Planner/Coach
• Employee Discount Program