Fleet Mechanic

Cook Out Restaurants is seeking a dependable, skilled mechanic to maintain our company vehicles! You don't need to be a master tech or diesel mechanic- just someone who can work through basic repairs independently but knows when to ask for help! You’ll be working alongside an experienced mechanic with room to keep learning. Fleet Mechanic will be responsible for repairing, diagnosing, maintaining and tracking company vehicles. Come join our growing company and start your career with Cook Out!

Fleet Mechanic Responsibilities

• Perform vehicle maintenance, equipment maintenance, and mechanical systems repair on fleet vehicles, heavy trucks, and warehouse equipment (oil changes, brake services, new van outfitting, hand truck repairs, etc).
• Diagnose and repair vehicles as required (engines, transmissions, suspension, shocks and struts, brakes, air brakes, alignment, etc)
• Maintain detailed service logs and registration for company vehicles.
• Maintain communication with the Fleet Manager, office support staff, and drivers of company-issued vehicles.
• Transport vehicles to off-site facilities as needed.
• Assist Fleet Department with day-to-day tasks.

Fleet Mechanic Requirements:

• Proficiency in working with gasoline and diesel engines, electrical systems, transmissions, and mechanic experience, service technician experience, or relevant vehicle mechanics experience
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to lift 50lbs (or more) and move heavy equipment
• A valid driver’s license for a minimum of three years with no major traffic violations or accidents within the past 3-5 years.
• No criminal convictions within the past ten years.
• Must be able to work weekdays, weekends and ability to be on-call when notified.
• Demonstrated skills in diesel mechanics, diesel engine repair, heavy equipment mechanics, heavy truck repair, automotive repair, automotive diagnostics, and electrical work.
• Working general knowledge of vehicle maintenance, brake repair, transmissions, hydraulics, suspension, and other mechanical systems.
• Hours 7am-5pm Monday-Friday (occasional weekend availability preferred)

Preferred candidate will also possess:

• Knowledge of Google Drive (Google Sheets and Docs), Microsoft Excel and experience with electronic record keeping
• Experience and knowledge with different makes and models of vehicles (passenger cars, vans, box trucks, etc)

Fleet Mechanic Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance (after 90 days employment)
• Paid vacation (after required employment period)
• Overtime pay
• Paid holidays (Christmas and Thanksgiving)
• 401K- company match up to 4% (after required employment period)

Pay: From $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance

Application Question(s):

• This position requires you to operate a company-issued vehicle and be on our insurance policy. Have you been convicted of any major moving violations in the past 3-5 years (speeding over 15MPH, reckless driving, DUI, etc)?

Work Location: In person

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