Fleet Technician B-A

About the role

Are you an auto/truck technician looking for a new opportunity? Here at I&M/AEP we are looking for talented individuals to join our team in the Fort Wayne, IN area as Fleet Technicians to help maintain and service our company vehicles including cars, trucks, trailers and auxiliary equipment. Must live within a 45‑minute drive of the Northeast Service Center, 3514 Landin Road, New Haven, IN 46774.

Responsibilities

• Service and repair boom/pedestal assemblies: troubleshoot equipment; inspect cables, chains and rods; inspect sheave liners; inspect and repair monitoring system; inspect fiberglass components; inspect turntable; remove and replace reduction gearboxes; inspect pins, bushings and bearings; load test boom assemblies.
• Service and repair hydraulic systems: troubleshoot; inspect, remove and replace hydraulic pumps, motors, valves, cylinders and accumulator; remove and replace swivel collector block.
• Service and repair heating and ventilation systems: diagnose A/C unit problems; conduct pressure test; check for leaks; check internal system controls; replace compressor; service A/C clutch assembly; replace compressor seals, refrigerant hose, condenser assembly, receiver dryer, evaporator core.
• Troubleshoot and repair winch assemblies.
• Service and repair steering system: repair power steering pump and manual steering gearbox.
• Service and repair air brake systems: air compressors, air brake chambers, air control valves.
• Service and repair hydraulic and electric braking systems: inspect and repair master cylinder; test power unit and vacuum supply; inspect power boost system; repair power brake system; service and repair antilock brake system.
• Inspect and service differentials, power dividers and transmission assemblies: manual clutch, manual transmissions and transfer cases, transaxles (front‑wheel‑drive), automatic transmissions.
• Service and repair fuel and exhaust systems: computer control system; test and repair diesel fuel pump; inspect and service intake and turbo system; service and repair fuel injection system (gas/diesel); inspect and service governors.
• Assist in diagnosis of complex problems.
• Operate company vehicles and associated equipment; perform incidental duties.
• Maintain tools, equipment and work area clean and orderly.
• Maintain records and submit reports as required.
• Attend and participate in assigned training; assist in training other employees.
• Perform less skilled work as assigned.
• Report irregularities and abnormal conditions.
• Assist employees of equal or higher classification.
• Direct work of employees assigned to assist.

Requirements

• Education: High school graduate or GED required.
• Experience: At least 2 years of strong automotive mechanical diagnosis with hydraulic and diesel repair experience. Graduation from an automotive trade school with diesel engine experience is highly desirable.
• Licenses/Certifications: Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license; obtain Class A CDL within 12 months of entry date or vacate the job classification; obtain Fluid Power Society Certification and two (2) applicable ASE certifications within 24 months of entry date or vacate the current job classification.

Qualifications

• Must qualify through demonstration, examination and/or performance appraisal as determined by the Company.
• Must exhibit competency and aptitude in the fundamentals and mechanics of vehicle maintenance and repairs.
• Must become familiar with and have the ability to operate the computer systems utilized by the Fleet Services organization.
• Must acquire, within the time frame determined by the company, the qualifications necessary to perform the duties of the Fleet Technician A or vacate the current job classification.
• Successful completion of the Tuff Tech pre‑employment placement test is required.
• For Fleet Techs that support Transmission, travel of 80%–1