Fleet Mechanic Ii-Janesville
About The Position
The Fleet Mechanic II ensures that trucks, trailers, and yard tractors are in working order and comply with federal standards. The role performs inspections, diagnosis, preventive maintenance, and repairs on Class A trucks, trailers, yard tractors, lift-gates, and other company-owned equipment to maximize safety and reliability. The mechanic also assists drivers with outstanding vehicle issues and helps maintain a clean and safe work environment while following company policies and safety rules. The position works on diesel engines, power trains, electrical and HVAC systems, steering, electronics, engine components, brakes, suspensions, tires, and emissions after-treatment devices. Duties include electrical repairs, cooling-system maintenance, vehicle diagnosis, preventive maintenance, repair-order completion, and DOT inspections. The mechanic safely uses diagnostic gauges, forklifts, a shunt truck, torches, grinders, and hand and power tools. Work may involve repairs in confined or close spaces and awkward positions, changing climatic conditions including extreme heat and cold, long-distance walking, extended periods sitting or standing, repetitive bending, stooping, squatting, or kneeling, a fast-paced environment, and exposure to noise and heights.
Requirements
- Broad understanding of fleet maintenance policies, FMCSA standards, and industry practices.
- Ability to work unsupervised and make decisions as needed.
- Effective communication skills and ability to work as a team player.
- Heavy diesel truck and trailer mechanic skills.
- At least 2 years of diesel maintenance repair experience.
- Experience working with air-brake, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
Nice To Haves
- Experience using trailer maintenance software.
Responsibilities
- Inspect, diagnose, and repair diesel engines, power trains, electrical systems, HVAC, steering, electronics, engine bolt-on components, brakes, suspensions, tires, and after-treatment devices, with some assistance while gaining proficiency.
- Perform electrical-system repairs, cooling-system maintenance, and complete vehicle diagnosis.
- Perform preventive maintenance on tractor and trailer equipment, including routine technical repairs and completion of repair orders.
- Perform maintenance repairs on fleet vehicles, including tractors, trailers, lift-gates, and company-owned equipment, to maximize safety and reliability.
- Follow company policies and safety rules and help maintain a clean, safe work environment.
- Assist drivers with outstanding vehicle issues.
- Maintain Class A trucks, trailers, and yard tractors.
- Safely operate gauges, forklifts, a shunt truck, torches, grinders, and hand and power tools.
- Perform DOT inspections and ensure compliance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
