Vehicle Maintenance Technician 1

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About the role

Performs maintenance operations on a variety of vehicles and equipment, including passenger cars, pickup trucks, SUVs, medium and heavy trucks, trailers, and off-road equipment. Work may take place in the garage or at field locations during various work schedules depending on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance inspections on light and medium duty vehicles/equipment and assist higher classification of technicians with PMs on all vehicles and equipment.
• Assist with Federal DOT inspections and dielectric test inspections.
• Perform diagnostics and repairs on light and medium vehicles (gas & diesel), forklifts, trailers, and powered equipment.
• Maintain the appropriate level of technical competence required to diagnose and repair vehicles/equipment.
• Perform hydraulic brake systems and component repairs; assist with hydraulic component repairs.
• Assist with air brake system inspections and repairs.
• Assist higher classification of technicians with diagnostics and repairs on all vehicles/equipment.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair basic electric system components, cranking, lighting, charging, and assist with basic A/C systems and component repairs.
• Complete all training requirements for Vehicle Maintenance Technician I in the timeframe established by the Company.

Requirements

• Must have an Associate's degree or certificate in auto, diesel, or heavy equipment mechanics from a vocational school; OR at least one year of related work experience in lieu of a degree.
• Must successfully obtain and maintain a Class A CDL license within 6 months of hire date.
• Must be able to stand and walk on concrete surface for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to work in a garage environment with associated noise, fumes, and dust and tolerate heights in aerial devices.
• Must be able to lift and/or push at least 100 lbs. several times per shift.
• Must be able to carry at least 50 lbs. a distance of at least 25 feet.
• Repeated bending and twisting are required.
• This position contains a weight restriction of 275 pounds as an essential function of the job.
• Traveling outside the Company service area for training and work may be required (5-15% travel).
• Must be able to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Schedule

Work will be performed at a company facility with varying schedules based on business needs.