Fleet Technician B-A
American Electric Power · Muncie, IN · 1 wk ago
On-siteManagement$34.45–$42.79/hrFull-time
Job posting will close on 08-26-2026.
About the Role
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 the steering system 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 diploma or GED required.
- At least 2 years of strong automotive mechanical diagnosis experience with hydraulic and diesel repair.
- 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 a Class A CDL within 12 months of entry 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 Fleet Techs supporting Transmission, travel of 80% – 100% may be required.
- Shift work may be required.
Pay
Compensation range: $34.45 - $42.79 per hour.
Physical Demands
Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10–20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements exceed those for Medium Work.