Fleet Maintenance Mechanic

Position Overview

Skilled position performing scheduled preventative maintenance and repairs on industrial equipment and vehicles including forklifts (electric and LP), aerial lifts, personnel carriers, and automobiles/trucks. Diagnoses, disassembles, and overhauls electrical systems, motors, drive systems, rear ends, brakes, and assemblies with high degree of independence. Personal tools not required.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance & Repair

• Diagnose vehicle failures and disassemble, repair, and reassemble parts
• Perform preventative maintenance and safety inspections on fleet vehicles
• Maintain and repair fleet equipment per established procedures

Operations Support

• Answer service calls promptly and effectively
• Maintain accurate vehicle records and documentation
• Complete all necessary paperwork and daily checklists
• Conduct pre-trip inspections and maintain inspection records

Quality & Safety

• Follow preventive maintenance programs and safety protocols
• Ensure all repairs meet quality and safety standards
• Maintain organized and safe work environment

Required Qualifications

Basic Requirements

• At least 18 years of age (21 if CDL required)
• Pass drug test and background check
• Pass validated selection test
• Ability to perform physical movements including lifting, pinching, bending, reaching, climbing, and object manipulation

Technical Experience

• Forklift repair experience (propane fuel systems, hydraulic systems, palette jacks)
• Mechanical knowledge of industrial equipment
• Experience with hydraulic and brake systems
• Understanding of preventive maintenance programs

Preferred Qualifications

• Computer instrumentation experience (desktop, hand-held, laptop computers for diagnostics and work orders)
• Manufacturing standards knowledge and current technology awareness
• Class A or B CDL with truck driving experience
• Heavy truck repair experience (tractor-trailers, brakes, tires, engines)
• Light truck repair experience (trucks, vans, support vehicles)
• Internal combustible/diesel engine knowledge
• Automated/autonomous mobile equipment experience

Location: Onsite in Lansing, MIchigan

Shift/Schedule: 3rd shift

Compensation: $30.05/hr shift differential (IUOE Contract)