Fleet Maintenance Tech I (KG)

Title: Fleet Maintenance Technician I

Department: Fleet Operations & Maintenance

Job Summary:
Under general supervision, diagnose, maintain repair, and service a wide variety of fleet vehicles, equipment, and specialized vehicles.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Diagnose, perform maintenance, and repair on light vehicles and equipment
• Service vehicles with fuel, oil, and coolant; perform preventive maintenance by checking items such as battery condition, tire air pressure, coolant and oil levels, and hydraulic and brake fluid levels
• Coordinates with administration and other trades for the purpose of completing projects/work orders efficiently
• Perform and assist in the maintenance and repair of light, medium, and heavy vehicles and equipment for the purpose of ensuring the availability of equipment
• Conduct installation and removal of auxiliary equipment
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns
• Maintains tools and/or equipment for the purpose of ensuring the availability of equipment in safe operating condition

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to operate and give instruction for proper operation of the light vehicles and equipment
• Ability to diagnose the failure of vehicles and equipment from the trade knowledge and to use diagnostic equipment and decide how properly repair
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance; this includes the ability to operate, calibrate, tune, and synchronize, and perform a complex rapid adjustment on equipment, machinery, and tools such as motor vehicles, motorized equipment, mechanic tools, drill press, welder, forklift, hydraulic press, battery tester, steam cleaner, power washer, and/or related materials used in performing essential functions
• Ability to explain, demonstrate and clarify to others within well-established policies, procedures, and standards.
• Ability to follow specific instructions and respond to simple requests from others
• Ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; calculate percentage and decimals
• Ability to recognize and identify individual characteristics of colors and odor to determine the condition of fluids, shapes to distinguish objects clearly, sounds to determine if the equipment is operating correctly, track down malfunctions, and textures to detect wear

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least two years of related experience required
• Certification from National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged period of standing, bending, reaching, and working with hands
• Occasional periods of prolonged exposure to load noises
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds at times
• Ability to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands as necessary
• Ability to hear and see to position and safety requirement levels
• Occasional exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, and chemicals

Special Qualifications/Requirements:

• Must be able to successfully pass as required a federal, state, or local government's background investigation
• Valid state drivers license required
• Valid commercial driver's license (A, B, or C with specific endorsements) is preferred