Mechanic, Fleet - FT Lynn/Chelsea

Job Description

Job Description

The Fleet Mechanic is responsible for preventative maintenance & mechanical repairs needed for diesel and gas vehicles. This position is a hands-on focused role based out of Chelsea/Lynn, MA.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting, diagnosing, performing mechanical repairs on company vehicles.
• Performing preventative maintenance in a timely manner to reduce breakdowns and costs
• Updating any and all managers of concerns and potential problems with employees or equipment
• Maintain and effectively complete all assigned and required work according to work order and/or priority assignments and projects.
• Proactively exploring opportunities to add value, time efficiencies and increase productivity.

• Communicate with operations for equipment restocking or replacement needs
• Maintaining a pleasant and professional work environment with co-workers, departments, internal and external customers and vendors.

• Maintains knowledge of and complies with all company policies, procedures, and guidelines at all times.
• Must maintain a reliable attendance record
• Completes other duties as requested and assigned

Education:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Vocational, safety and additional education, a plus

Licensure, Certification, Registration:

• Current valid driver’s license
• OSHA, Repair, ASE/EVT certifications preferred
  • May be obtained internally

Experience:

• Prior experience with both gas and diesel vehicles preferred.
• Prior experience with Ford Transmissions, E350 and E450 trucks with 4.6, 6.0 and motors preferred
• Experience with emergency vehicles preferred
• Experience with computer systems required, including web-based applications and some Microsoft Office applications preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Mechanical and Technical Aptitude
• Self Starter with ability to initiate tasks self directed
• Able to prioritize and take redirection in changing situations
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Analytical skills to gather and interpret data
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion at all times

Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age

• Ability to meet the essential duties and physical, mental and sensory requirements of the position at all times.
• Comply with UDS drug screening at any and all times

• Satisfactory background check and MA CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information), verification required annually.

• Verification of an acceptable motor vehicle driving record, verification required annually.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met and maintained by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

This job requires:

• Ability to lift and maneuver 50 pounds with assistance and without difficulty
• Ability to use hands and fingers with dexterity in the handling of objects
• Ability to use arms to reach, push, pull in the handling of office and mechanical equipment, tools and/or controls.
• Ability to talk, hear and communicate effectively
• Ability to walk, sit or stand and alternate as necessary for various periods of time
• Ability to bend, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and ascend/descend stairs as necessary
• Ability to occasionally work in low light and confined spaces
• Vision abilities must include ability to use close and distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to work within a mobile environment including gas and diesel vehicles.

This job requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid and dry conditions.