Fleet Mechanic III

Amentum•East Peoria, IL

6d•$30•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is seeking an advanced-level Fleet Mechanic to join their 1st shift operations & maintenance team. The role involves performing preventive and corrective maintenance on a wide variety of fleet vehicles, including UTVs, trucks, and cars. The Fleet Mechanic is responsible for ensuring all mechanical operations, standards, controls, and specifications are maintained at a high quality. Key duties include diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical, mechanical, drive train, and hydraulic systems. The position requires strong mechanical/electrical skills and the ability to use a personal computer for parts and work orders via Amentum’s CMMS system. Experience with Preventative Maintenance programs, processes, and Safety Programs utilizing Lockout/Tagout is essential. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated, self-managed individual.

Requirements

High school diploma or demonstrated equivalent.
Multiple years of experience in mechanical and electrical repair in a fleet maintenance environment or demonstrated equivalent of education and experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Must use a personal computer to communicate and transact all parts orders and work orders using Amentum’s CMMS system.
Must have experience with Preventative Maintenance programs and processes and with a Safety Program that utilizes Lockout/Tagout.
Must be a self-motivated, self-managed individual.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s Degree in automotive / diesel technology.
Auto mechanic certificate.
Previous experience troubleshooting and repairing electric and diesel powered forklifts.
Previous experience troubleshooting and repairing electric and diesel powered aerial lifts.
Previous experience troubleshooting and repairing DC vehicle electrical circuits.
Previous experience troubleshooting and repairing powered vehicle related hydraulic systems.
Experience operating a PC using Word and Excel.
Ability to operate a lift truck, skid steer, aerial lift.
Possess or have the ability to acquire a commercial driver’s license within 6 months of hire.
Ability to read electrical and hydraulic schematic’s

Responsibilities

Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair fleet equipment.
Perform preventive maintenance as scheduled in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Respond and provide service and feedback to the customer on all work orders while assuring compliance to codes, regulations and industry standards.
Safely perform functions of the position including following proper safety guidelines such as job hazard analysis and lockout/tagout procedures and wearing PPE as required.
Operate various measuring, diagnostic and testing instruments to help provide efficient solutions.
Operate a variety of equipment such as hand tools, power tools, heavy equipment, vehicles, laptop computers and diagnostic hardware to perform work.
Other duties as assigned by Manager or Supervisor.