Fleet Technician B-A

About the Role

Perform maintenance and repairs on sedans, light/medium/heavy trucks, trailers, heavy work equipment, and any attached or auxiliary equipment that is part of the specialized vehicles operated by the Company.

Responsibilities

• Service and repair boom/pedestal assemblies, including troubleshooting equipment; inspecting cables, chains, rods, sheave liners, monitoring systems, fiberglass components, and turntables; removing and replacing reduction gearboxes; inspecting pins, bushings, and bearings; and load testing boom assemblies.
• Service and repair hydraulic systems, including troubleshooting; inspecting, removing, and replacing hydraulic pumps, motors, valves, cylinders, and accumulators; and removing and replacing swivel collector blocks.
• Service and repair heating and ventilation systems, including diagnosing A/C unit problems; conducting pressure tests; checking for leaks; inspecting 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, including power steering pumps and manual steering gearboxes.
• Service and repair air brake systems, 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; and servicing and repairing antilock brake systems.
• Inspect and service differentials, power dividers, and transmission assemblies, including manual clutches, manual transmissions, transfer cases, transaxles (front-wheel-drive), and 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); and inspecting and servicing governors.
• Assist others in diagnosing more complex problems.
• Operate Company vehicles and associated equipment, performing 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 and direct the work of employees assigned to assist.

Requirements

• High school graduate 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 Class A CDL within 12 months of entry date 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 that support Transmission, travel of 80% – 100% may be required.
• Shift work may be required.

Pay

Fleet Technician B wages: ~$33.00/hour–$37.00/hour with additional upward movement available into a Fleet Technician A.

Fleet Technician A wages: ~$39.00/hour–$43.00/hour.

Compensation Grade: U022-032. Compensation Range: $34.45 – $42.79.

Benefits

AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of employees, including competitive compensation.

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.