Fleet Mechanic

FLEET MECHANIC

Location: Roanoke, IN
Industry: Industrial Automotive Manufacturing
Pay: $36.50 per hour, increasing to $41.00 per hour once in the union
Shift: Monday – Friday, 2:30 PM – 10:30 PM

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking an experienced Fleet Mechanic to support mobile equipment and fleet maintenance operations at a large industrial automotive manufacturing facility in Roanoke, Indiana.

This position will primarily be responsible for maintaining a fleet of more than 150 pieces of industrial mobile equipment, including forklifts, aerial booms, carts, generators, floor scrubbers, and other facility support equipment.

The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills and experience maintaining industrial, fleet, construction, or material-handling equipment in a manufacturing environment.

COMPENSATION

• Starting wage: $36.50 per hour
• Wage increases to $41.00 per hour once the employee enters the union
• Union position with additional benefits and opportunities

SCHEDULE

Monday – Friday
2:30 PM – 10:30 PM

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on a fleet of 150+ pieces of industrial mobile equipment.
• Maintain and repair forklifts, aerial booms, carts, generators, floor scrubbers, and other mobile facility equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic problems.
• Troubleshoot and repair gasoline, diesel, electric, and battery-powered equipment.
• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance to minimize equipment downtime.
• Repair and replace brakes, steering components, tires, batteries, motors, belts, hoses, hydraulic components, and other equipment parts.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems, wiring, controllers, switches, sensors, and charging systems.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic systems and components.
• Perform scheduled maintenance according to manufacturer specifications and facility requirements.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and service calls throughout the facility.
• Complete maintenance work orders and document repairs using a CMMS/work order system.
• Maintain accurate service and maintenance records for fleet equipment.
• Inspect equipment for safety and operational issues and remove unsafe equipment from service when necessary.
• Coordinate with operations and facility personnel to prioritize equipment repairs and minimize downtime.
• Assist with parts identification, inventory, and ordering as needed.
• Follow all OSHA, company, and facility safety procedures.
• Perform lockout/tagout procedures when required.
• Maintain a clean and organized maintenance work area.
• Communicate equipment conditions, repair status, and recurring issues to supervisors and management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience as a Fleet Mechanic, Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Industrial Maintenance Technician, Forklift Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic, or similar role.
• Experience maintaining forklifts, aerial lifts, booms, carts, generators, scrubbers, or other industrial mobile equipment strongly preferred.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Experience with electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot both electric and internal-combustion-powered equipment.
• Experience with batteries, charging systems, motors, controllers, and electrical components preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, meters, diagnostic equipment, and other maintenance tools.
• Experience in an industrial or automotive manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple equipment repair needs.
• Ability to safely operate and work around industrial mobile equipment.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; technical or mechanical training is a plus.

WHAT WE OFFER

• $36.50 per hour starting wage
• $41.00 per hour once in the union
• Union position
• Monday–Friday schedule
• Stable industrial automotive manufacturing environment
• Long-term career opportunity
• Opportunity to work on a diverse fleet of 150+ pieces of industrial equipment
• Additional union benefits

If you are an experienced Fleet, Heavy Equipment, Diesel, Forklift, or Industrial Mechanic looking for a long-term opportunity in the Roanoke, Indiana area, we encourage you to apply.