DIESEL FLEET SERVICE TECHNICIAN

POSITION TITLE: DIESEL FLEET SERVICE TECHNICIAN

PURPOSE: The purpose of this position is to provide safe, reliable, and cost-efficient vehicles by performing quality preventative maintenance inspections and repairs as well as performing expert diagnosis and repair as required to prevent breakdown on roads, reduce vehicle downtime and fleet reliability.

DEPARTMENT: Fleet

REPORTS TO: Fleet Manager

PAY RATE: __$29.00-31.00/hour_____________

HOURS/SCHEDULE: Full-Time,

Monday-Friday Start 7:00 PM Sunday Start 3:00 PM

DRESS CODE: Steel toe boots,

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for fleet preventative maintenance, repairs, and testing of vehicles and equipment

Plan, organize, direct, schedule, coordinate, and review fleet work orders for in-house and out-sourced repairs/maintenance

Maintain close communication with route scheduler and drivers

Coordinate the ordering, purchasing, stocking and inventory of vehicle and equipment parts

Perform complex and technical repairs

Ensure the appropriate and efficient use of annual assigned budget

Ensure record keeping is complete such repair and maintenance records, expenses, etc

Maintain technical knowledge regarding mandated regulatory requirements for fleet operations

Maintain safe work environment

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

CDL

ASE Certification for diesel mechanics or Certification from technical or trade school

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum of 2 years’ experience in diesel and heavy equipment repair

Knowledge of principles and practices of fleet maintenance and repair

Knowledge and experience in repairing refrigeration units and refrigerant evacuation and recharge

Ability to analyze fleet repair, cost and recommend more cost-effective solutions

Ability to stay current regarding the latest trends and innovations in fleet repair

Ability to communicate clearly and consistently both orally and written

Clean driving record

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to lift more than 50 lbs.

Ability to sit, stand, walk, and bend for long periods of time

Couch, squat, step, kneel

Work in extreme temperature

Availability on call and after hours

NOTE: Employees car repair are not allowed