Fleet Technician-Intermediate Level, VTRL Service USA
Job Summary
VTRL is looking for an Intermediate Fleet / Service Technician, heavy duty mechanic, to join their team in Nashville, TN. Velocity Truck Rental and Leasing is a rapidly growing company that provides commercial truck rental and full-service lease services across the U.S. Southwest and Southeast regions and in Canada. The company is part of the Velocity Vehicle Group family, which offers a comprehensive range of services, including sales, service, and on-demand parts.
What’s in it for You?
Velocity Truck Rental and Leasing offers a dynamic and growing environment where candidates can thrive. The company provides competitive compensation, including a starting hourly rate of $28.00, a 401(k) plan with matching contributions, medical, dental, and vision insurance, and a comprehensive benefits package. Additionally, the company fosters a Great Place to Work™ culture and offers various training programs and career advancement opportunities.
Job Duties
- Determines vehicle condition by conducting Preventive Maintenance Inspections, oil changes, chassis lubrication while identifying worn and damaged parts, installing component and part upgrades on light, medium, and heavy-duty tractors and other equipment.
- Performs inspections at customers' location with a service truck which could include inclement weather at times.
- Maintains the service truck to standard including cleanliness and resupply.
- Performs service calls dispatching to provide diagnosis and repairs related to vehicle breakdowns.
- Corrects vehicle deficiencies identified by repairing, replacing, adjusting, disassembling and assembling, components in all major equipment system areas.
- Verifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.
- Performs tire replacements, rotations, mounting and dismounting on and off of vehicles as needed.
- Complies with federal and state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.
- Maintains vehicle records by annotating services and repairs.
- Contains costs by using warranty; evaluating service and parts options.
Qualifications & Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Post-secondary vocational education strongly preferred.
- Experience in mechanical inspections and repairs in a related field.
- Valid driver's license.
- Fleet and mobile maintenance experience a plus.
- Ability to understand and adhere to company policies in all areas.
- Basic set of hand tools up to 1 ½" and ½ drive pneumatics.
- Technical understanding with attention to detail.
- Strong verbal communication and documentation skills.
- Capable of maintaining accurate inventory control.
- Ability to implement a strong safety environment at all times.
- Ability to work alone with little or no direction at times.
Compensation
The starting hourly rate is $28.00 per hour. The position is full-time.
Benefits
- 401(k) + match
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance + HSA & FSA
- Employer-paid Life Insurance
- Paid Vacation Days
- Generous Sick Leave
- Company perks such as employee discounts, company events and training programs
- Excellent Training and Career Advancement Opportunities
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
- Must be able to pass post-offer drug screening, physical examination (including a lift test), Background check.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Velocity Vehicle Group is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.