Fleet Mechanic III

Amentum•East Peoria, IL

7d•$30•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is seeking an advanced-level Fleet Mechanic to join their 1st shift operations & maintenance team. The primary responsibilities include performing preventive and corrective maintenance on a wide variety of fleet vehicles, including UTVs, trucks, and cars from all U.S. automaker models. The Fleet Mechanic ensures all appropriate mechanical operations, standards, controls, and specifications are maintained at a high level of quality. This role requires the ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electrical, mechanical, drive train, and hydraulic systems. Strong mechanical/electrical skills are essential. The position involves using a personal computer to manage parts orders and work orders via Amentum’s CMMS system. Experience with Preventative Maintenance programs and processes, and with a Safety Program utilizing Lockout/Tagout is required. 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.
Ability to obtain a security access badge at our client’s location.
Wear steel toe safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hard hats and other Personal Protective Equipment as needed.
Cope with demands (stressors) that are associated with the job and/or the work environment so that acceptable levels of performance and overall contribution are maintained.

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.