Fleet Technician Job Chesapeake area,Virginia USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

Position: Fleet Technician I

Schedule

Monday
- Friday 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Compensation

$25.50 – $29.50 per hour, based on experience.

General Summary

Provides safe, effective and efficient preventive and corrective maintenance to all Dollar Tree Transportation equipment.

Principal

Duties & Responsibilities

Performs all necessary repairs to all systems, sub-systems and components of company trailers.

Performs preventive maintenance inspections on company yard trucks.

Identifies warranty opportunities and works to maximize Family Dollar claims.

Coaches/Assists Class C Technicians.

Performs periodic equipment inspections, inbound equipment inspections and PM follow up work.

Assists in maintaining an accurate parts inventory system.

Assists in performing other maintenance-related activities, as needed.

Follows safety procedures and guidelines.

Maintains an organized work area and promotes a safe working environment.

Follows all Company policies and procedures.

All other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

Education: High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience: Minimum of 1 year experience in heavy‑duty commercial truck and trailer maintenance. Ideally, candidate will possess some formal equipment maintenance training from a Technical School. Must have a roll‑around type tool chest and all hand tools to perform assigned mechanic’s work. Basic computer knowledge is preferred.

Physical Requirements: Able to perform essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. These tasks require the ability to frequently lift and move up to 60 pounds. The Team Member should have adequate fitness level to meet the demands of frequent lifting, walking, standing, moderate climbing, occasional sitting, stooping and kneeling with or without reasonable accommodation. Team Member will be required to use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) per Transportation requirements.

Certifications: Must possess a valid driver’s license. Team Member will complete an annual violation and review record and provide authorization for an annual MVR. Current Air Brakes Certification and experience, knowledge & skills to complete semi‑annual/ periodic inspections are required. FHWA Inspector Certification preferred.

Working Conditions: Team Member will work in a non‑climate controlled atmosphere, in which outside weather conditions greatly affect the building’s temperature although fans and heaters are used. Team Member may also be exposed to moving mechanical parts or equipment, fumes and airborne particles as regulated by OSHA.

Availability: Team Member will perform shift work and must be willing to work overtime, weekends and/or holidays if needed.

Critical Skills

Communication

Skills:

Must be able to effectively communicate with co‑workers and management team.
Flexible: Adapts readily to new situations and ways of working. Initiates action and makes decision.
Problem Solving: Identifies problems and finds solutions to them. Isolates problem areas and uses appropriate techniques to solve them.
Quality Conscious: Is committed to achieving and maintaining high standards. Ensures own work is correct.
Reliable: Consistent and dependable. Follows supervisors’ instructions. Respects Company policies and procedures.
Safety Conscious: Does not put self or others at risk of injury. Must be aware of personal responsibility in safety of themselves and others and acts accordingly.
Technically Capable: Applies relevant knowledge, skills and procedures to all technical aspects of the job.

Full time

Distribution Center Maintenance

Dollar Tree

500 Volvo Parkway, Chesapeake, Virginia 23320

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