Fleet Technician

Fleet Technician

Our excellent salary and benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, education reimbursement, 401(k), performance bonuses, and an employee stock program. Employee Resource Groups and Programs offered include the Young Professionals Group, Women at Wade Trim, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Mentor Program, Sustainability Program, and Wellness Program.

Position Description

We are looking for a Fleet Technician to join our Administration team and support the management of fleet vehicles and field equipment across the organization. This position will be based out of our Bay City, Flint, or Taylor offices and may require travel to other offices and project locations as needed. The candidate must have a high school diploma and one to five years of experience in asset management, fleet operations, or business support leadership roles. Automotive, fleet management, or related technical training is a plus. The Fleet Technician assists with vehicle and equipment inspections, maintenance coordination, asset tracking, fleet reporting, and vendor communication to help ensure vehicles and equipment remain safe, compliant, and operationally ready. The ideal candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, technically inclined, and able to communicate effectively while managing multiple priorities and supporting continuous improvement efforts.

Typical responsibilities include:

• Support functions across Asset Management and Fleet Management programs.
• Monitor fleet age, utilization, condition, maintenance history, and replacement schedules.
• Maintain accurate asset records throughout the lifecycle of vehicles and equipment.
• Assist with vehicle specifications, ordering, and coordination with vendors and manufacturers.
• Track order status, delivery schedules, upfitting requirements, and deployment readiness.
• Ensure newly acquired vehicles and equipment are properly commissioned and entered into asset management systems.
• Conduct in-field inspections of fleet vehicles and equipment to assess condition, operational readiness, safety compliance, and maintenance needs.
• Perform entry-level hands-on diagnostics and troubleshooting for vehicles and equipment.
• Coordinate vehicle assignments, rental vehicle requests, transfers, and fleet availability.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Travel to other office locations as needed to support operations.
• Maintain a safe working environment.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of Automotive Technology, Diesel Technology, Transportation, or similar Career and Technical Education (CTE) program preferred.
• Associate's degree in Automotive Technology, Fleet Management, Business, Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

Skills/Experience:

• 1-5 years in asset management, fleet operations, or business support leadership roles.
• Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• General knowledge of vehicle maintenance and vehicle systems.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data and develop reports, dashboards, and data visualizations to support operational decision-making.
• Strong technical aptitude, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn new technologies and systems.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Experience with vehicle tracking software preferred.
• Ability to use, or willingness to learn, fleet management, telematics, and asset management software platforms.
• Familiarity with equipment management practices within construction, engineering, utility, or other field-service environments is preferred.

About Wade Trim

Wade Trim is committed to maximizing the value of infrastructure investments. We've been solving complex engineering challenges for a century. We customize our work approach to fit each project using a collaborative, friendly style to deliver solutions our clients can stand behind.

Our supportive culture recognizes and strives to fulfill collective client, company, and individual needs. Mentoring and building skills of Wade Trim staff is a priority. Frequent interaction among staff is encouraged, company leadership is easily accessible, and opportunities are provided for staff to help shape the firm's future through strategic planning. Work/life balance is supported through a flexible, hybrid work schedule that brings team members together in the office at least three days a week and connects them virtually when working from home.

To solve our clients' toughest challenges, we've devoted ourselves to delivering innovative solutions. Our Office of Applied Technology (OAT) is dedicated to seeking new technologies or ways to apply existing technologies to enhance value to our clients and positively impact communities. All staff are encouraged to share ideas and suggestions for innovative technologies or processes to adopt. This open-minded approach enables us to advance technology, foster innovation, and stay ahead of our clients' needs.

Wade Trim's success is shared by the employees that make it happen. Since our beginning, our firm has been 100% employee owned. This cultivates an ownership mindset that benefits our work approach, collaborative culture, and ability to deliver client solutions. We believe employee ownership drives the sustainability and growth of our firm and provides all our employees with opportunities for financial success.