Fleet Technician B-A
American Electric Power · Marion, IN · 1 wk ago
On-siteManagement$34.45–$42.79/hrFull-time
Perform maintenance and repairs on sedans, light/medium/heavy trucks, trailers, heavy work equipment, and any attached or auxiliary equipment, including specialized vehicles operated by the Company.
Responsibilities
- Service and repair boom/pedestal assemblies of the Company’s specialized equipment, including:
- Troubleshooting equipment
- Inspecting cables, chains, and rods
- Inspecting sheave liners
- Inspecting and repairing monitoring systems
- Inspecting fiberglass components
- Inspecting turntables
- Removing and replacing reduction gearboxes
- Inspecting pins, bushings, and bearings
- Load testing boom assemblies
- Service and repair hydraulic systems, including:
- Troubleshooting the hydraulic system
- Inspecting, removing, and replacing hydraulic pumps, motors, valves, cylinders, and accumulators
- Removing and replacing swivel collector blocks
- Service and repair heating and ventilation systems, including:
- Diagnosing A/C unit problems
- Conducting pressure tests on A/C units
- Checking for leaks using appropriate devices
- Checking internal system controls
- Replacing compressors, A/C clutch assemblies, compressor seals, refrigerant hoses, condenser assemblies, receiver dryers, and evaporator cores
- Troubleshoot and repair winch assemblies
- Service and repair steering systems of Company vehicles, including power steering pumps and manual steering gearboxes
- Service and repair air brake systems of Company vehicles, including air compressors, air brake chambers, and air control valves
- Service and repair hydraulic and electric braking systems, including:
- Inspecting and repairing master cylinders
- Testing power units and vacuum supplies
- Inspecting power boost systems
- Repairing power brake systems
- Servicing and repairing antilock brake systems
- Inspect and service differentials, power dividers, and transmission assemblies of Company vehicles, including:
- Manual clutches
- Manual transmissions and transfer cases
- Transaxles (front-wheel-drive)
- Automatic transmissions
- Service and repair fuel and exhaust systems, including:
- Computer control systems
- Testing and repairing diesel fuel pumps
- Inspecting and servicing intake and turbo systems
- Servicing and repairing fuel injection systems (gas/diesel)
- Inspecting and servicing governors
- Assist others in diagnosing more complex problems
- Operate Company vehicles and associated equipment and perform duties incidental to their operation
- Maintain tools, equipment, and work area in a clean and orderly condition
- Maintain records and submit reports as required
- Attend and participate in training as assigned and assist in training other employees
- Perform less skilled work as assigned
- Report irregularities and abnormal conditions
- Assist employees of equal or higher classification
- Direct the work of employees assigned to assist
Requirements
- High school graduate or GED required
- 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
- Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license
- Must obtain Class A CDL within 12 months of entry date into the Fleet Technician B classification or vacate the job classification
- Must obtain Fluid Power Society Certification and two (2) applicable ASE certifications within 24 months of entry date or vacate the current job classification
- 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 a 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 this position
- For Fleet Techs that support Transmission, travel of 80% – 100% may be required
- Shift work may be required
Pay
Compensation range: $34.45 - $42.79 per hour