Fleet Maintenance Technician

UTILI-SERVE, LLC•Conover, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fleet Maintenance Technician supports the Fleet Director in overseeing and managing the fleet maintenance program, helping ensure vehicles are maintained efficiently and safely. The role assists with planning, scheduling, performing, directing, and evaluating vehicle repairs and servicing, as well as maintaining appropriate records. It contributes to repair and preventive maintenance programs intended to minimize costs and maximize vehicle use. The technician also advises and supports crew members on complex maintenance issues, addresses day-to-day problems, and finds suitable solutions in challenging circumstances. The position requires sound decision-making and problem-solving and the ability to work at various job locations. The technician helps maintain the Fleet department’s maintenance control, compliance, quality assurance, and warranty administration functions. Duties include diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing Ford commercial and light-duty fleet vehicles; coordinating vehicle availability with dispatch and operations personnel; completing repair orders; supporting field crews; and helping ensure compliance with company, state, and federal requirements. The role may also involve ordering fuel and parts and subcontracting repair work. The position is located at the corporate site in Conover, North Carolina, and pays $30 per hour with a company vehicle.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Active Ford Factory Certification training (gas, diesel, or heavy-duty).
Mechanical aptitude.
At least one year of automotive or diesel repair experience preferred.
Knowledge of safe working practices, DOT, OSHA, and other federal and state regulations.
Able to work in a fast-paced, multifunctional, changing environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Attentive to detail and possess strong organizational skills.
Able to work independently on assigned tasks and accept direction on given assignments.
Exceptional time-management skills; able to multitask and manage priorities.
Able to work flexible hours to complete job tasks.
Honest, assertive, and systematic.
Capable of working close to energized substation equipment and in confined spaces.
At least 21 years of age to drive a company vehicle.
Successfully complete background, motor vehicle record, and drug screening requirements.
Able to work at various job locations.

Responsibilities

Assist the Fleet Director with the day-to-day management of the fleet maintenance program.
Plan, schedule, perform, direct, and evaluate vehicle repairs and servicing, and maintain appropriate records.
Support repair and preventive maintenance programs that minimize costs and maximize vehicle use.
Advise and support crew members, including providing guidance on complex maintenance issues.
Help maintain fleet maintenance control, compliance, quality assurance, and warranty administration.
Recommend and administer policies and procedures.
Communicate vehicle availability for service to dispatch and other operations personnel.
Diagnose, maintain, and repair Ford commercial and light-duty fleet vehicles.
Ensure day-to-day compliance with state, federal, and company requirements.
Maintain a safe work environment and ensure maintenance activities follow company policies and regulatory requirements.
Review and complete repair orders.
Order fuel or parts and subcontract repair work as needed.
Initiate and recommend projects to improve efficiency or reduce operating costs.
Provide day-to-day direct support to field crew members.
Schedule and complete projects efficiently and effectively.
Follow up promptly on questions, concerns, and requests, and present a professional image.
Maintain the assigned company vehicle properly.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Fleet Director.