What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fleet Mechanic position at Faust Distributing?
Job Title: Fleet Mechanic
Department: Fleet Maintenance
Reports to: Fleet & Mechanical Director
Effective Date: March 12, 2026, REV2
Job Summary:
The Fleet Mechanic reports to the Fleet & Mechanical Director. The manager will provide directions on the mechanical repairs and preventative maintenance on all company vehicles, forklifts, trailers, and other equipment required to meet operational requirements.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- None
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and make adjustments and repairs to vehicles and equipment including, but not limited to, diesel and gasoline engines, fuel systems, drive train components, pumps, brake systems, air conditioning systems and other systems, and assemblies on assigned vehicles and equipment.
- Review daily work assignments and complete scheduled and assigned work within the parameters assigned by the Fleet & Mechanical Director.
- Use an established, systematic approach to learn as much as possible about a vehicle or equipment problem; then proceed through a step-by-step diagnosis process to identify the problem and take the necessary action to make the proper repairs and solve the problem.
- Perform repairs in accordance with applicable manuals, guidelines, and regulations to ensure vehicles are safe and reliable.
- Complete preventative maintenance on all vehicles according to an established schedule. Preventive maintenance activities include but are not limited to inspection and diagnostic testing of vehicles, checking and adding or changing fluid levels, adjusting vehicle engines, mechanical and electrical systems replacing parts as required.
- Conduct road tests as required to evaluate work performed and isolate maintenance problems.
- Respond, as required, to roadside assistance calls to make temporary or permanent repairs or adjustments to vehicles and equipment.
- Complete repairs as needed on the Vertique system.
- Pick up and deliver vehicles and equipment as required.
- Diagnose and perform electrical, hydraulic, preventative maintenance and other repairs on forklifts.
- Perform welding work on vehicles, equipment and tools as required.
- Complete vehicle maintenance records to ensure all work is annotated properly.
- Keep work area, shop, vehicle wash facility, and fuel island neat, clean and orderly at all times.
- Ensure proper safety precautions are observed.
- Practice “Safety Always” by adhering to safe working practices, Company policies, rules, and regulations.
- Report all accidents and/or on-the-job injuries to your supervisor, a member of management, or Human Resources in accordance with the protocol listed in the Faust Employee handbook.
- Adhere to Faust’s safety training policy and procedures.
- Comply with all relevant company policies and procedures outlined in Faust Employee handbook.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
- Ability to operate tractor trailer trucks, 8 bay trucks, mules, power jacks and forklifts.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- One year of previous mechanical experience (preferred).
- Valid Class ‘A’ Commercial Texas Driver’s License
- Texas Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) that meets Company Policy
- Valid Department of Transportation Medical Examiners Certificate
- Knowledge of FMCSA’s rules and regulations pertaining to vehicle operation and driver requirements
Physical Requirements:
- Strength to lift, load, push, and pull items weighing up to 150 pounds.
- Manual dexterity to operate a dolly, four/six-wheeler cart, and a powered/manual pallet jack.
- Ability to consistently bend, reach, and squat while working on trucks and equipment for up to 12 hours daily.
- Stamina to continuously stand and walk up to 12 hours a day.
- Exposure to indoor and outdoor weather conditions include high and low temperatures, wind, ice, humidity, rain, fog, hail, sleet and snow. Daylight, twilight, evening and dark lighting conditions
| Never | Occasionally (.25-2 .5 hrs. per day) | Frequently (2.5-5.5 hrs. per day) | Continuously Frequently (5.5 hrs. per day) |
Sitting | X | |||
Standing | X | |||
Walking - Short/Long Distance | X | |||
Lifting or carrying | X | |||
Hand-Lifting Cargo | X | |||
Pushing or pulling | X | |||
Reaching Overhead | X | |||
Reaching At or Below Shoulder Level | X | |||
Keyboarding | X | |||
Driving | X | |||
Stooping | X | |||
Crouching | X | |||
Kneeling | X | |||
Crawling | X | |||
Climbing Ramps or Stairs | X | |||
Climbing Ladders | X | |||
Speaking | X | |||
Hearing Requirements | X | |||
Visual | X | |||
Operate Machinery | ||||
Trucks | X | |||
| Never | Occasionally (.25-2 .5 hrs. per day) | Frequently (2.5-5.5 hrs. per day) | Continuously Frequently (5.5 hrs. per day) |
Forklift |
| X | ||
Power Pallet Jack |
| X | ||
Manual Pallet Jack | X | |||
Conveyor Belt | X | |||
Use Hands For: | ||||
Pushing/Pulling | X | |||
Fine Manipulation |
| X | ||
Lift/Carry: | ||||
0-10 lbs. | X | |||
10-20 lbs. | X | |||
20-50 lbs. | X | |||
50-100 lbs. | X | |||
100 lbs. | X |