Fleet Maintenance Technician

Overview

Advanced Drainage Systems is a leading manufacturer of stormwater and onsite septic wastewater solutions, committed to sustainability and innovation. With a vast manufacturing and distribution network, we deliver high-quality products across multiple industries while recycling over half a billion pounds of plastic annually. At ADS, we foster a culture where diverse perspectives drive better ideas, ensuring every employee feels valued, heard, and empowered to make an impact.

Responsibilities

The Fleet Maintenance Technician is primarily responsible for maintaining fleet equipment and ensuring that all over-the-road equipment is legal, safe and road worthy. The Fleet Maintenance Technician must track all jobs and labor hours utilizing a work order system and must effectively operate within the Fleet R&M budget and optimize performance. This position requires the flexibility to work 40+ hours per week and weekends as required. The Fleet Maintenance Technician reports directly to the Fleet Maintenance Manager or Plant Manager.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Practice proper PPE compliance and maintain a safe working record and environment

• Manage and properly maintain all vehicle maintenance records and files

• Immediately communicate unsafe conditions, acts or injuries to Plant Manager

• Monitor and repair reported issues

• Practice proper forklift operation

• Equipment/trailer repairs

• Maintain Fleet Maintenance Shop housekeeping

• Ensure PM schedule compliance

• Maintain and build job skills through company and outside training programs

• Manage operating supplies (availability & cost)

• Manage & maintain fleet work order system

• Schedule and monitor outside vendor work

• Manage tire program (condition & performance)

• Manage R&M costs (fleet & forklift)

• Minor engine repairs

• Accountability for all department man-hours

• Forklift repair and preventive maintenance

• Understand and practice ADS CORE VALUES

Job Skills:

This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:

• Certified welder

• Organizational and task prioritization skills

• Certified in brake adjustments

• Strong time management skills

• Possess current CDL license

• Ability to work with little or no supervision

• Mechanical / Electrical troubleshooting and repair abilities

• Familiarity with DOT operating procedures and requirements

Educational Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Vocational School / industry training

• ASE Certification

Preferred Experience:

• 3-5 years experience in field of repair, maintenance, welding

Physical Requirements:

• The employee will lift and move heavy items, which will require the ability to repeatedly lift 75 pounds to a height of 6 feet

• The employee will be working specified shifts and moving around at all times, which will require the ability to stand and be mobile for a minimum of 8 continuous hours

• Facilities can be extremely hot or cold at times, so the employee must have the ability to perform physical labor for extended periods of time in temperature extremes

• The employee will be handling materials daily, which requires the ability to use hands, arms and legs to physically handle and transport finished goods

• The Position requires full range of body motion on a daily basis including twisting, bending, reaching, squatting and ability to mount/dismount industrial equipment and vehicles

Company Benefits:

Health & Welfare Benefits: Medical and prescription drug plans, telemedicine (with medical plan), High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) and Health Savings Account (HSA), dental and vision plans, virtual physical therapy*, an employee assistance program (EAP)*, and voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnification programs.

Financial Benefits: Retirement 401k program with company match, an employee stock purchase plan (voluntary), financial wellness planning*, paid parental leave*, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for child care and health care, short-term and long-term disability*, basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D)*, adoption financial reimbursement*, tuition reimbursement*, voluntary life insurance (for employees, spouses, and children), and voluntary identity theft and fraud protection.


*100% paid by ADS.

EEO Statement

ADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.