Asset/Vehicle Maintenance Tech

Job Description

Job Description

Summary
Southern Ice Cream is hiring an Asset Maintenance Technician to deliver and pick up company equipment (freezers and related assets), perform minor on-site repairs, complete preventive maintenance, and support basic vehicle upkeep. This role is hands-on, customer-facing, and requires safe equipment handling and accurate documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver, set up, and pick up company-owned equipment at customer locations.

• Perform minor on-site repairs/adjustments (gaskets, hinges/handles, casters, lights, cords, leveling, basic cleaning/inspections).

• Complete preventive maintenance on assets and prepare equipment for redeployment (inspect, clean, stage, document).

• Support minor vehicle PM and readiness checks (pre/post-trip inspections, lights/wipers, fluid checks per policy, cleanliness, report issues).

• Use Samsara for routing/telematics and communication, track assets, deliveries, and service notes in Excel .

• Operate forklift and powered pallet jack safely; assist with loading/unloading and shop organization.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

• Ability to operate a forklift and powered pallet jack (certified or able to obtain quickly).

• Basic mechanical aptitude and comfort with hand tools; ability to perform minor repairs.

• Working knowledge of Samsara (or similar) and basic Excel skills.

• Able to lift/move up to 75 lbs with assistance/tools; frequent bending, pushing/pulling, and field travel.

Preferred

• Experience with commercial freezers/refrigerated equipment, route delivery, or field service.

• Forklift/pallet jack certification; DOT medical card if required for vehicle class.

Schedule/Environment

• Full-time; field travel to customer sites plus warehouse/shop work. Occasional overtime/weekend coverage as needed.

You must complete this 5-7 minute survey to be considered for the position :