Fleet Mechanic

Vestis South Halstead Street Chicago IL (604), 4200 South Halstead Street, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America Job Description Posted Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 5:00 AM Meet Vestis®: For the People Who Make It All Work At Vestis®, we provide uniforms, workplace supplies, and professional cleaning that help businesses simplify their workday and keep their teams safe, confident, and focused on what matters most. More than a provider, we are a partner in productivity, trusted to keep you running. Join us and build a career supporting the people who make it all work. Overview The Fleet Mechanic performs preventative maintenance and repairs on fleet vehicles in a timely and cost efficient manner. Receives work duties and responsibilities from Lead Mechanic or management personnel. Responsibilities/Essential Functions Maintain fleet vehicles with focus on Preventative Maintenance programs to meet 100% compliance of standards; Utilize the AVMS fleet management computer system to track shop operation duties; Assist with cost control through purchasing, inventory management, as well as training others in the area of safety to assure that the vehicle assets are within reasonable costs; Responsible for maintenance of the shop quality requirements, cleanliness, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards. Regularly inspect vehicles to ensure compliance with not only Vestis standards, but also Department of Transportation (DOT) standards; Maintain regular vehicle maintenance on company vehicles (primarily delivery step vans, not excluding corp. cars); Repair and maintain medium gas and diesel engines, brake systems, electrical systems, suspension systems and lift gates; Conduct vehicle inspections; Replace general automotive parts, including but not limited to brakes, tires, hoses, and belts; Document vehicle repairs and inspections according to company guidelines; Conduct all repairs in a safe and efficient manner; Assist in more extensive repairs where needed, based on experience; Follow all and any Company workplace conduct requirements and policies; Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of role to support the business. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Knowledge of DOT regulations, vehicle maintenance and applicable state vehicle laws to meet required standards; Military maintenance experience is a plus; Proficient in preventive maintenance control systems and in parts procurement and inventory control; Ability to multi task and work in a fast pace environment; Maintain a collaborative and team oriented environment in the shop; Ability to have schedule flexibility to include day, evenings, and/or weekends Working Environment/Safety Requirements Position is situated in a vehicle repair environment. Exposure to varying temperatures depending on geographical location. Experience Two years or more of experience in all phases of fleet vehicle mechanical repairs including general maintenance and repair, wiring, engine overhaul and preventative maintenance scheduling. Education High School Diploma or GED; Associates degree in Automotive Technology or equivalent on the job training preferred, but not required. Benefits Vestis offers a wide array of comprehensive benefit programs and services including medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, and paid parental leave. Employees are able to enroll in the company’s 401k plan. Employees are eligible for 40 hours of vacation after 6 months and an additional 40 hours after 1 year of employment, 40 hours paid sick time every year. Employees will also receive 6 paid holidays and 5 floating holidays throughout the calendar year. Compensation The hourly rate for this position is $ 27.00 – $34.00, depending on circumstances including an applicant’s skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, market data, and other relevant factors. Headquartered in Roswell, GA, Vestis® is the second largest provider in the industry with over 300,000 customer locations and approximately 20,000 teammates across North America. Vestis® is a leader in the B2B uniform and workplace supplies category. Vestis® provides clean and safe uniform services and workplace supplies to a broad range of North American customers from Fortune 500 companies to locally owned small businesses across a broad set of end markets. The Company’s comprehensive service offering includes a full-service uniform rental program, cleanroom and other specialty garment processing, floor mats, towels, linens, managed restroom services, first aid supplies and more. Vestis® is an equal-opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, relation, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. Vestis Commitment to Equal Opportunity Employment If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you will find the contact information below to request the appropriate accommodation. Reasonable Accommodations and the Online Application Process Consistent with Vestis and Canadian Linen’s commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who need assistance in applying electronically for a position with Vestis or Canadian Linen, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship. To request a reasonable accommodation for this purpose, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or email us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Please note that this phone number is to be used solely to request an accommodation with respect to the online application process. Calls for any other reason will not be returned. Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case-by-case basis. Thank you for your interest in an employment opportunity with Vestis, Canadian Linen and Québec Linge. #J-18808-Ljbffr