Fleet Tech

About the role

Come lead with us at Corporate At Houston Methodist. The Fleet Technician is responsible for determining needed repairs and/or replacements of system fleet vehicles; ensuring the availability of vehicles in safe operating condition. Assists the Supervisor in supporting over 50+ system‑owned vehicles assigned to various departments across the organization. Maintains compliance with company rules and State Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations to maximize equipment utility and overall customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Works directly with managers of all departments with assigned fleet vehicles to address safe operation, mechanical integrity, and driver compliance for system‑owned assets.
• Engages vendors/mechanics to complete preventive maintenance or unscheduled repairs while minimizing downtime or impact to end‑users.
• Reviews maintenance logs or communications on identified deficiencies, schedules assessments, and determines appropriate repair methods.
• Contacts departments to report findings, discuss needed repairs, estimate completion time, and expedite return of assets to routine use.
• Provides efficient response for simple or basic repairs using departmental assets and mobile fleet units as appropriate.
• Responsible for scheduling, completing, and recording all maintenance work for the fleet.
• Monitors safe utilization of all fleet assets, conducts weekly reviews, and reports any known deficiencies in operation or upkeep.
• Ensures all insurance, state inspections, and registration renewals are complete and updates required documentation in each vehicle as needed.
• Monitors business with key fleet vendors, reviewing work completed, turnaround time, and quality to minimize downtime and financial impact.
• Ensures repair and fuel invoices are submitted to the Supervisor and accurately reflect services provided prior to payment.
• Maintains knowledge of best practices for fleet repair, including general maintenance, state and federal motor carrier compliance, equipment trends, and relevant technology/software applications.
• Maintains up‑to‑date knowledge of logistics operations to provide seamless support to the organization’s evolving needs.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED, homeschool equivalency, partial or full post‑secondary education, etc.).
• Educational training in the automotive field preferred.
• Two or more years of transportation/fleet/repair experience, demonstrating ability to assess, plan, and execute timely resolutions for routine and complex vehicle repairs.
• Experience supporting a small to medium commercial fleet ranging from passenger sedans to medium‑duty cargo trucks.

Licenses and Certifications

• Required: CDL‑C (Class C) – Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, to be obtained within 3 years.
• Preferred: CDL‑B (Class B) – Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, as assessed through ongoing evaluations.
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English, especially for activities impacting patient or employee safety.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, physicians, family members, and co‑workers with a customer‑service focus.
• Sound understanding of automotive technology and strong mechanical aptitude.
• Proficiency with power and hand tools, diagnostic equipment, and vehicle operation for diagnostic purposes.
• Knowledge of State Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Motor Carrier Regulations.

Supplemental Requirements

• Uniform required.
• No scrubs, business professional attire, or other department‑approved attire.
• On‑call may be required during emergencies (e.g., disaster, severe weather events).

Travel

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area.
• May require travel outside the Houston Metropolitan area.