Facilities Fleet Mechanic

Facilities Fleet Mechanic

Canoo's mission is to bring EVs to Everyone and build a world-class team to deploy this sustainable mobility revolution. We have developed breakthrough electric vehicles that are reinventing the automotive landscape with pioneering technologies, award-winning designs, and a unique business model that spans all owners in the full lifecycle of the vehicle. Canoo is starting production and is distinguished by its pioneering and experienced team of technologists, engineers, and designers. With offices around the country, the company is scaling quickly and seeking candidates who love to challenge themselves, are motivated by purpose, and possess a strong desire to get things done.

Canoo's success is the direct result of our disciplined application of our core operating principles and drills, which are based on three main principles: Think 80/20 ("Important versus less important"), Act 30/30 ("Reduce waste and increase output"), and Live 90/10 ("We have each other's back"). We hire based on "MET" - Mindset, Equipment and willingness to Train - and seek individuals that take accountability and deliver results being Humble, Hungry to succeed, and Hunting for opportunities to win. We train our team to engage with each other by modulating between their intellect (iQ) and emotional intelligence (eQ) applying Facts, Finesse, and Force when they communicate. The principles and drills of the CANOO Way have been fundamental to our success, our ability to grow, continuously improve, innovate and are at the core of our day-to-day operations.

Canoo is seeking a driven and qualified Facilities Fleet Mechanic. In this role, the Facilities Fleet Mechanic will sustain the facility fleet motor pool of vehicles and conduct work operations accordingly to maintain optimal utilization of the industrial mobile equipment.

Responsibilities (80s of the Position)

• Perform routine, emergency and preventative maintenance of forklifts, floor scrubbers, golf carts and various other industrial mobile equipment.
• Interpret manufacturer's technical manuals to perform necessary maintenance and repairs.
• Troubleshoot problems to include brake, electrical and hydraulic systems, detect imperfections, potential problems, safety issues and/or malfunctions.
• Able to diagnose and repair attachment components.
• Good working knowledge of brake systems and tire/wheel changes.
• Ability to work on LP, gas and diesel systems.
• Replace broken or defective parts and/or order replacement parts for major repairs.
• Reassemble equipment and make all necessary adjustments for effective and safe operation.
• Perform safety inspection of forklifts prior to being released back to the work floor.
• Cleaning of equipment and other areas as required.
• Ensure the work area and methods used in carrying out job duties meet safety requirements.
• Maintain an organized and neat work area.
• Competent to complete legible service documents and logs for preventative maintenance tasks.
• Learn new technical information and techniques to stay current with changing technology.

Required Experience

• Satisfactorily complete the Canoo hiring process requirements which include comprehensive assessments and background check.
• Two or more years of experience in a related field, including maintenance of various lift trucks such as Hyster, Cat and Toyota.
• Manufacturing, automotive, military, or recent trade school graduates with applied skills.
• Solid foundation of mechanical aptitude and ability along with knowledge of industrial electricity up to 440 volts would be preferred.
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass a drug screen.
• Able to work safely and follow company rules and procedures.

Physical Requirements for Physical Positions

While performing the duties of this job, employees may be required to lift up to 25 or more pounds, stand, sit, bend/stoop, or operate office equipment or machinery.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

What's Cool About Working Here...

• Meaningful, challenging work that will redefine automotive landscape and make EVs available to everyone
• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Equity Compensation
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Casual workplace with an unbelievable feeling of energy