Fleet Mechanic

Why We Need You

As a Fleet Mechanic, you will be instrumental in keeping our tools, equipment, and vehicles in peak operating condition. Your role ensures that all machinery is well-maintained and compliant with safety standards, allowing our team to perform their best work without interruption. Your expertise in diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs will help us maintain a safe and efficient work environment.

• Equipment Responsibility:
  • Preventative Maintenance: Perform preventative maintenance tasks, such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations and changes, and replacing filters, to ensure equipment remains in service and minimizes downtime.
  • Communication: Regularly communicate with the Shop Manager regarding equipment repair statuses, upcoming needs, and items requiring replacement. Provide input on priority expenditures and service timelines that could impact daily operations.
  • Driver Concerns and Inspections: Address driver concerns related to equipment performance and safety, conduct regular inspections, and take appropriate action to resolve any issues.
  • Service Records: Maintain detailed service records for each piece of equipment, ensuring that all maintenance is documented and completed according to the schedule.
  • Documentation: Ensure all purchase paperwork, receipts, service agreements, and warranties are submitted to the appropriate personnel for record-keeping and future reference.
  • Safety Compliance: Ensure that all equipment complies with state, federal, DOT, and OSHA safety standards, maintaining a safe work environment for all team members.
  • Emergency Response: Respond promptly to equipment emergencies, identifying cost-effective and timely solutions to minimize operational disruptions.
• Other Duties:
  Perform additional duties as assigned to support the overall success of the maintenance team and company operations.

You’ll report directly to the Fleet Manager, who reports to the Director of Operations. Your department consists of 4 team members, including your manager. You’ll collaborate with drivers, equipment operators, and other team members to ensure the timely repair and maintenance of all equipment.

Success in this role means maintaining our equipment and vehicles in a safe, reliable, and fully operational state. Your proactive maintenance and responsive repair efforts will keep our projects running smoothly, with minimal disruptions due to equipment downtime.

• High school diploma or GED required; completion of a vocational or technical program in automotive repair, diesel technology, or a related field is preferred.
• 3-5 years of automotive or diesel repair experience, including work with gas and diesel engines.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Must possess the necessary tools to perform assigned tasks.
• Excellent knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and electronic components of vehicles and equipment, including diagnostic systems and methods.
• Familiarity with precision measurement instruments, oxygen/acetylene equipment, and lifting devices (e.g., bottle jacks, floor cranes) is preferred.
• Basic computer skills, including experience with maintenance programs and diagnostic systems.
• Qualified or willing to become qualified to perform annual DOT inspections.