Fleet Porter

Overview

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Position Overview

The Fleet Operations Assistant supports the administration and day-to-day operation of fleet vehicles. This role assists mechanics with scheduling and performing preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and minor repairs. Responsibilities include inspecting and maintaining vehicle systems, operating and parking vehicles and equipment, preparing maintenance reports, and ensuring vehicles are clean, fueled, and ready for use. The position also monitors inventory levels and helps facilitate the readiness and disposal of fleet assets. The ideal candidate is organized, mechanically inclined, and capable of working independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.


Responsibilities

• Supports fleet administration and the operation of a fleet of vehicles.
• Helps Mechanics by scheduling or performing preventative and scheduled maintenance and repairs on a fleet of cars and trucks.
• Reads and understands vehicle manuals, drawings, and technical instructions from mechanics and management.
• Diagnoses vehicular problems requiring limited skill using vehicle testing gear.
• Operates and parks vehicles and various material-handling equipment, including forklifts.
• Cleans, washes, lubricates, and refuels vehicles.
• Inspects, adjusts, and maintains vehicle batteries, belts, hoses, wipers, tires, and other parts and equipment.
• Prepares and documents vehicle maintenance reports.
• Monitors fleet inventory and fuel tank levels and retrieves supplies or informs management of replenishment needs.
• Readies vehicles for employee use or disposal.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical/vocational training in automotive maintenance or related field preferred
• 1-3 years of experience in fleet maintenance, vehicle service, or similar role preferred
• Experience operating forklifts and other material-handling equipment a plus
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record required
• Basic understanding of vehicle systems, preventative maintenance, and repair practices
• Ability to read and interpret vehicle manuals, service instructions, and technical documents
• Familiarity with maintenance logs, service records, and inventory tracking
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in using hand tools, diagnostic equipment, and computer-based maintenance systems
• Attention to detail and commitment to safety standards.
  
  
  Travel Requirements
  • This position requires extensive travel, approximately up to 70% of the time, in support of business
  objectives and client engagements. Travel may be both scheduled and on short notice, depending on
  project needs. Destinations typically include job sites, field locations, or regional offices, where work may
  be conducted in outdoor or operational environments. Adherence to all company safety protocols and
  use of PPE is required during travel and on-site work.
  
  
  Physical Demands & Work Environment
  • This position primarily works in an outdoor work environment, regularly exposed to varying field conditions, including:
    • Sites that may not be accessible by vehicle, requiring travel on foot through wetlands, swamps, grasslands, fields, and other uneven or rugged terrain with natural and man-made obstacles such as sand, brush, and debris.
    • Moderate to loud noise levels, common in active construction and industrial environments.
    • Exposure to environmental elements including dirt, dust, sun, heat, humidity, and adverse weather conditions.
  • The physical requirements for this position may include and are not limited to:
    • Ability to lift and/or carry 35 to 75 lbs. up to 75 feet, involving regular repetitive motion.
    • Ability to stand, walk, drive, and operate equipment for extended periods.
    • Frequent use of hands and arms for typing, handling tools, and operating equipment.
    • Ability to bend, twist, reach, stoop, pull, kneel, climb, balance, lift, carry, and push as required for fieldwork and inspections.
    • Ability to speak and hear effectively to communicate in noisy environments and with project teams.
    • Ability to use your senses to see (including close, distant, and peripheral vison, depth vision, and ability to focus) smell.
  
  EEO Statement
  UES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to recruit the most qualified candidates. Please see our full EEO Statement at the bottom of the page here