Fleet and Equipment Technician

Fleet And Equipment Technician

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 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 how to use equipment and materials properly.
• Technical Aptitude - Knowledge to meet productivity standards.
• Technical Aptitude - Skill of machine setup and operation.
• Problem Solving - Ability to troubleshoot, report situations or resolve the problem independently.

Position Qualifications

Education & Experience:

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED), Two to five years of experience in fleet maintenance, or automotive mechanic with proven ability to diagnose electrical components such as charging systems, potentiometers, micro switches.

Experience with hydraulic systems and pressurized hoses, automotive break systems, cooling system, 12/24V DC charging, belts driven mechanisms.

Experience mig welding required. (tig welding is a plus)

Mechanical aptitude is a must.

Certificates & Licenses:
Ability to qualify for valid driver's license, clean driving record for company coverage. Ability to qualify for passport. Must have or obtain forklift, manlift certifications.

Computer

Skills:

Knowledge of Microsoft Office and computer literate with the ability to learn new software applications

Other Requirements:
Ability to ride in a manlift rising up to 20 feet in height and needs to climb ladders to a height as much as 10 feet.

Language:
English and Spanish preferred.

Physical Requirements

Physical Demands - Lift/Carry

Stand - C (Constantly) - 10 lbs or less - F (Frequently)

Walk - C (Constantly) - 11 - 20 lbs - F (Frequently)

Sit - O (Occasionally) - 21 - 50 lbs - O (Occasionally)

Handling/Fingering - C (Constantly) - 51 - 100 lbs - O (Occasionally)

Reach Outward - C (Constantly) - Over 100 lbs - N (Not Applicable)

Reach Above Shoulder - F (Frequently) - Push/Pull

Climb - O (Occasionally) - 12 lbs or less - F (Frequently)

Crawl - O (Occasionally) - 13-25 lbs - F (Frequently)

Squat or kneel - F (Frequently) - 26-40 lbs - O (Occasionally)

Bend - F (Frequently) - 41 – 100 lbs.

- O (Occasionally)

Other

Physical Requirements:

Vision (Near)

Sense of Sound (Must have good hearing for phone work and interaction with employees, dealers and customers.)

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