Fleet Maintenance Tech

Fleet Maintenance Technician

The Fleet Maintenance Technician role is hands-on, detail-driven, and essential to keeping our trucks and trailers safe and road-ready. This is a great opportunity for someone who takes pride in quality workmanship and wants to play a critical part in fleet safety and compliance. One minute you might be performing a scheduled PM service, the next you're diagnosing an electrical issue, replacing a brake component, or coordinating with an outside vendor on a specialized repair.

Working within our maintenance team, you'll be responsible for keeping our fleet of 60 vehicles and 200+ trailers safe, compliant, and ready for service.

Schedule: Wednesday–Friday, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Saturday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM (some flexibility potentially available)

You
Enjoy hands-on mechanical and electrical work. Take pride in quality workmanship and attention to detail. Stay dependable and self-motivated, even working independently. Are comfortable diagnosing and solving mechanical, electrical, and trailer-related issues. Follow safety procedures and maintenance standards without being asked twice. Are looking for a role where your experience directly keeps critical equipment running.

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance (PM) services on fleet vehicles (60) and trailers (200+)
• Complete brake repairs and replacements
• Repair and replace tires as needed
• Conduct DOT inspections and ensure regulatory compliance
• Diagnose and repair trailer components
• Troubleshoot and repair lights, electrical systems, and wiring
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and trailer-related issues across all vehicle components
• Coordinate with outside vendors for major repairs and specialized services
• Accurately enter, document, and complete work orders in our maintenance software
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and perform basic data entry tasks
• Follow all company safety procedures and maintenance standards
• All other duties as assigned

Must-Haves

• Minimum of 3 years of truck and trailer maintenance experience
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to utilize fleet maintenance management software
• Basic computer skills and data entry proficiency
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull maintenance equipment and parts
• Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and work in various weather conditions as needed
• Ability to safely work around commercial vehicles and trailers

Nice-to-Haves

• 5+ years of truck and trailer maintenance experience
• New York State Inspector License
• CDL Class A or B
• Access to indoor shop area (24'x112' onsite)

Us
Committed to delivering exceptional service to our customers while supporting the drivers who make it all possible. Focused on teamwork, communication, and continuous improvement. We provide the training needed to stay current with industry standards and our specific vehicle requirements. We are Shaker Logistics, a recognized leader in logistics and transportation, serving customers across North America with integrity, reliability, and a commitment to excellence.

A Note on Tools
Employees are expected to provide their own basic hand tools. The company provides specialty shop tools and equipment required to perform the job.

Are You In?
Send us your resume and a brief note explaining why you'd be a great fit for the role. Tell us what interests you about fleet maintenance, mechanical work, or the trucking industry. We're looking for dependable technicians who take pride in quality workmanship and want to grow with our team.

Pay: $34.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person