DOT Fleet Maintenance Tech.

SP Plus•Houston, TX

About The Position

The DOT Fleet Maintenance Technician is responsible for inspecting, repairing, and maintaining vehicles and equipment to ensure that only safe and reliable vehicles are deployed in revenue service. The technician maintains vehicles for safety, reliability, and passenger comfort in accordance with contractual requirements and SP+ Fleet Services standards. Duties must be performed safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively. The technician is expected to maintain technical competency on assigned equipment and vehicles and participate in company training and development programs. The role requires a valid DOT medical card and a CDL as applicable to the location and assigned vehicle operation. Employees must maintain a neat, clean appearance and wear the complete uniform. The posted pay range is $30.00–$35.00 per hour.

Requirements

High school degree or equivalent.
Prior experience as a mechanic or vehicle maintenance technician and/or experience with heavy fleet vehicles is preferred.
Possess or be willing to obtain all applicable ASE certifications.
Have and maintain a valid CDL Class A, B, or C, depending on the location's hiring needs; a Passenger Endorsement is required when operating shuttle buses with a capacity of 15 or more passengers. A CDL is not required when operating shuttle buses with a maximum capacity of 14 passengers or fewer.
A Medical Examiner's Certificate (DOT Medical Card) is required.
Must have the necessary hand tools to perform maintenance duties.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; and present information effectively in one-on-one situations.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing, and to use American money units.
Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job, including regularly standing, walking, and using hands to handle cash and equipment; occasionally sitting, climbing or balancing; and occasionally lifting or moving up to 100 pounds.
Availability for second or third shifts and/or weekends may be required depending on location hiring needs.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from an approved technical school program.
Prior experience as a mechanic or vehicle maintenance technician.
Prior experience with heavy fleet vehicles.

Responsibilities

Inspect, repair, and maintain assigned vehicles and equipment to ensure they are safe and reliable for revenue service.
Maintain vehicles for safety, reliability, and passenger comfort in accordance with contractual requirements and SP+ Fleet Services standards.
Perform quality maintenance inspections and repairs on assigned vehicles and equipment.
Perform maintenance duties safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively.
Maintain technical competency on assigned equipment and vehicles.
Participate in ongoing company training and development programs.
Maintain a neat and clean appearance and wear the complete uniform.