FLEET MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN - SEASONAL

Seasonal Fleet Maintenance Technician

Cary's Fleet Division is seeking a knowledgeable and collaborative automotive repair professional to assist our team during our annual leaf collection and inclement winter weather season, lasting from approximately October through February. This is a seasonal position, working 40 hours per week. Work may require a flexible schedule with most hours scheduled Monday through Friday, with the weekend work if needed.

This Seasonal Fleet Maintenance Technician is responsible for skilled mechanical work on a variety of automotive, small engine, construction and specialized equipment. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Fleet Coordinator. If you are passionate about the opportunity to apply your skills and work alongside an incredible team then this may be the opportunity for you! This is a seasonal, non-benefited position, 40 hours a week for a maximum of 5 months and 29 days.

Typical tasks include:

• Diagnoses, repairs, and overhauls brake systems, ignition and fuel systems, transmissions, hydraulic systems, and on-board computer systems
• Performs scheduled preventive maintenance service
• Processes work orders through the FASTER fleet management software
• Performs service, repair and replacement work, cleaning and replacing spark plugs, installing radiator hoses, and replacing belts
• Overhauls engines
• Changes, repairs and replaces tires
• Services specialized hybrid and electric vehicles and diagnosis of related electrical malfunctions
• Performs cooling system repairs; removes and replaces radiators, hoses, and water pumps
• Tunes engines using standard testing equipment
• Diagnoses electrical shorts--installing batteries and terminals, repairing and adjusting lights, and repairing generators and starters
• Assists other mechanics in more difficult or heavy work
• Performs field servicing of vehicles to repair or replace tires, batteries, or other cases of operational failure
• Accesses database to enter information on work orders and assign labor hours
• Participates in cleaning shop area
• Completes repair forms
• Performs other job-related tasks as required

Knowledge, skills and abilities include:

• Considerable knowledge of the methods, tools and equipment used in the repair of equipment
• Skill in the use and the operations of tools and machinery used in equipment repair work
• Ability to detect by inspection any worn or broken parts
• Ability to keep records of parts and time for repairs and service operations
• Ability to adapt available tools and repair parts to specific repair problems
• Ability to obtain ASE certifications
• Ability to access database to enter information on repairs
• Ability to follow oral and written instruction accurately

Minimum and preferred qualifications include:

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and 1-3 years of experience in repairing a variety of automotive and heavy equipment

Cary ensures equal employment opportunities (EEO) are provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.