Fleet Mechanic

Position Summary:

Diesel and Gas Truck/Tractor and forklift mechanic providing maintenance for MEI fleet of Ford and Dodge service trucks (both gas and diesel 250 thru 450), forklifts (up to Versa Lift 100/1400k), various make/models of tractors and flatbed trailers including: Landoll/KS RGN flatbed trailers.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ideal candidate can do mid-level mechanic work on gas and diesel vehicles, routine PM service, brake service and hydraulic systems.
• Determines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests, identifying worn and damaged parts.
• Basic knowledge of operating equipment (Forklifts, man lifts, mobile platform lifts, etc.)
• Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules, installing component and part upgrades; controlling corrosion; completing as needed procedures.
• Verifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives, adjusting controls and systems.
• Maintains vehicle records by annotating services and repairs.
• Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for extensive and complex repairs.
• Contains costs by using warranty, evaluating service and parts options.
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
• Enhances maintenance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Complete housekeeping duties in assigned area or project area daily and/or when required.
• A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.
• Complete required papers
• Perform other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Experience, Skills, and Education):

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Two to five years proven fleet mechanic experience preferred.
• Ability to use precision measuring tools and equipment, hand, power, and pneumatic tools.
• Excellent attention to details, thoroughness, and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications (Experience, Skills, and Education)

• Class A CDL license preferred.
• Hydraulic equipment experiences preferred

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to climb, stand; walk; sit; lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; use fingers and hands to adjust straps, move equipment and perform daily duties; reach with hands and arms; push feet to operate crane; pull handles and grasp equipment; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The Fleet Mechanic is subject to possible exposure to extreme year-round outdoor environmental conditions and may also be subject to working weekends and holidays.

Additional Requirements:

Work with a Top-of-Mind Awareness for the safety of yourself and everyone at the job site. Must be able to work in a high functioning team environment. Display the highest levels of honesty, integrity, and professionalism. Take pride in your work and in the company. Communicate openly and strive for peak performance in daily tasks. Know and deliver the quality service MEI's customers have come to expect.

Disclaimer: This job description is intended to summarize the type and level of work performed by a Fleet Mechanic and is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and/or requirements. MEI reserves the right to change or modify this job description or the essential duties of the job, as necessary.

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MEI is an Equal Opportunity, M/F/Disabled/Vet Preferred Employer.