Fleet and Equipment Technician

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY

The Fleet and Equipment Technician is responsible for performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial equipment and fleet vehicles with a focus on mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems. This position ensures equipment reliability and safety by diagnosing failures, replacing worn or damaged components, and completing repairs in accordance with OEM standards and company safety procedures. Responsibilities include conducting electrical diagnostics on relays, contractors, switches, control boards, and modules;

repairing fluid system leaks; maintaining battery systems for electric fleet equipment; managing parts inventory; and supporting equipment transportation needs. The role also requires clear communication regarding equipment status and repair impacts, adherence to detailed repair procedures, and proper environmental handling and disposal of oils, coolants, and other maintenance materials.

Fleet and Equipment Technician Salary Range: $25.90 - $31.03

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Ensures fluids used are correct for each application and manufacturer specification, cleans and lubricates equipment.
• Diagnoses fluid leaks in oil, cooling, and hydraulic systems.
• Performs routine electrical and battery maintenance on electric fleet equipment, including cleanup, cable inspections, and water level checks.
• Follows complex repair and diagnostic procedures and instructions.
• Diagnoses and performs complex electrical repairs; tests relays, contractors, microswitches, limit switches, control boards, and modules.
• Repairs and replaces worn or damaged components, including hoses, wiring, and belts on equipment such as trucks and forklifts, while maintaining OEM standards for safety and cleanliness.
• Disposes of waste oils and coolants responsibly and in accordance with regulations.
• Transports equipment as needed to support operational requirements.
• Checks and records vehicle odometer readings; inspects oil levels, tire pressures, glass condition, and tops off fluids between scheduled services.
• Assesses projects and communicates potential issues or risks to management.
• Maintains parts inventory and assists with ordering stock as needed.
• Maintains records and communicates repair status, schedules downtime, and provides production updates.
• Performs preventive maintenance on company vehicles, including trucks, vans, forklifts, and golf carts.

COMPETENCIES:

• Team Oriented – Ability to get along with others and to work well in a team environment.
• Customer Focus – Knows who internal customers are. Identifies opportunities that benefit the customer (internal and external). Establishes and maintains effective relationships. Delivers products that meet customer expectations.
• Results Oriented – Works as a productive and cooperative member of a cohesive group. Persists in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setbacks. Pushes self and helps others achieve results. Solution vs. problem oriented. Demonstrates ability to adjust when obstacles arise.
• Communicates Effectively – Communicates proactively and with purpose and professionally, in a concise and straightforward manner. Attentively listens to others. Communicates to those involved, especially if agreements cannot be kept.
• Accountability – Takes personal responsibility for decisions, behaviors, actions and failures, and commits to necessary corrective action. Able to admit limitations of knowledge, yet demonstrate a willingness to do what is needed to improve. Proactively seeks feedback without being defensive. Does what is right because it is the right thing to do. Leaves personal circumstances outside of work in order to remain engaged in the task ntains a positive attitude despite adversity.
• Reliability – Demonstrates reliable and predictable attendance and punctuality.
• Technical Aptitude - Knowledge of…