Fleet Management Helper

Southern Company•Aurora, IL

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to ensure that fleet vehicles and equipment is maintained and repaired in a safe, reliable, economical and serviceable manner. This is a Union position focused on basic preventive and corrective maintenance on company fleet vehicles and equipment.

Requirements

Commercial Driver’s License class A (with air brake endorsement)
Department of Transportation medical card
need to meet job requirements by 120-day performance review
1-2 years' experience in automotive work, including basic preventive maintenance and tire mounting; or equivalent academic and education experience
Reading, writing and computer/system skills sufficient to enter work orders, time, material and other required record keeping information into company supported systems.
Ability to timely obtain and retain company required driving, safety and compliance training/certifications.

Nice To Haves

Automotive technology courses
Exposure to utility, municipal or commercial fleet maintenance environment
Knowledge of natural gas vehicles and related support systems

Responsibilities

Performs preventive maintenance oil changes and inspections in accordance with defined fleet procedures and minor electrical repairs on all fleet vehicles and equipment.
Performs fueling and checking of fluids (as needed) on all fleet vehicles and equipment in accordance with defined fleet procedures, company safety guidelines and state and federal regulations.
Maintains fleet garage tire inventory; and performs tire repairs/changes; and excavating chain adjustments and related bullet replacements to ensure fleet vehicles and equipment are operating in a safe and reliable manner.
Transports fleet vehicles and equipment between fleet service, third party establishments and operating areas.
Performs general fleet facility/housekeeping, vehicle equipment cleaning and washing activities and other duties as assigned.
Identifies and informs supervisor and other qualified fleet personnel on vehicle and equipment preventive/corrective maintenance issues outside of their qualifications to ensure completion in a safe, reliable and timely manner.
Organizes and effectively manages daily work assignments; and accurately records time, material and service charges in accordance with company policies, procedures and defined fleet work practices.
Identifies and informs co-workers, peers and management personnel on unsafe conditions and/or work practices to ensure compliance to company policies and to mitigate personnel injuries or safety-related incidents.
Engages with fleet, business unit and department personnel in a courteous manner and ensures transparency on fleet maintenance and transportation related activities.
Engages with third party service providers, training and safety to ensure overall effectiveness in fleet maintenance and training related activities.
Collaborates with fleet, other department and safety personnel/committees to ensure a safe work environment.
Executes responsibilities timely and accurately to ensure overall fleet vehicle and equipment availability, performance and reliability.
Identifies and initiates fleet process, service and material improvements focused on enhancing departmental efficiencies and cost effectiveness.
Provides timely and accurate information and system updates on pending fleet vehicle and maintenance activities to ensure efficient and effective resource scheduling.