Fleet Mechanic

Fleet Mechanic

The Fleet Mechanic reports to the Fleet & Mechanical Director. The manager will provide directions on the mechanical repairs and preventative maintenance on all company vehicles, forklifts, trailers, and other equipment required to meet operational requirements.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and make adjustments and repairs to vehicles and equipment including, but not limited to, diesel and gasoline engines, fuel systems, drive train components, pumps, brake systems, air conditioning systems and other systems, and assemblies on assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Review daily work assignments and complete scheduled and assigned work within the parameters assigned by the Fleet & Mechanical Director.
• Use an established, systematic approach to learn as much as possible about a vehicle or equipment problem; then proceed through a step-by-step diagnosis process to identify the problem and take the necessary action to make the proper repairs and solve the problem.
• Perform repairs in accordance with applicable manuals, guidelines, and regulations to ensure vehicles are safe and reliable.
• Complete preventative maintenance on all vehicles according to an established schedule. Preventive maintenance activities include but are not limited to inspection and diagnostic testing of vehicles, checking and adding or changing fluid levels, adjusting vehicle engines, mechanical and electrical systems replacing parts as required.
• Conduct road tests as required to evaluate work performed and isolate maintenance problems.
• Respond, as required, to roadside assistance calls to make temporary or permanent repairs or adjustments to vehicles and equipment.
• Complete repairs as needed on the Vertique system.
• Pick up and deliver vehicles and equipment as required.
• Diagnose and perform electrical, hydraulic, preventative maintenance and other repairs on forklifts.
• Perform welding work on vehicles, equipment and tools as required.
• Complete vehicle maintenance records to ensure all work is annotated properly.
• Keep work area, shop, vehicle wash facility, and fuel island neat, clean and orderly at all times.
• Ensure proper safety precautions are observed.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to operate tractor trailer trucks, 8 bay trucks, mules, power jacks and forklifts.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of previous mechanical experience (preferred).
• Valid Class 'A' Commercial Texas Driver's License
• Texas Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) that meets Company Policy
• Valid Department of Transportation Medical Examiners Certificate
• Knowledge of FMCSA's rules and regulations pertaining to vehicle operation and driver requirements

Physical Requirements:

• Strength to lift, load, push, and pull items weighing up to 150 pounds.
• Manual dexterity to operate a dolly, four/six-wheeler cart, and a powered/manual pallet jack.
• Ability to consistently bend, reach, and squat while working on trucks and equipment for up to 12 hours daily.
• Stamina to continuously stand and walk up to 12 hours a day.
• Exposure to indoor and outdoor weather conditions include high and low temperatures, wind, ice, humidity, rain, fog, hail, sleet and snow. Daylight, twilight, evening and dark lighting conditions