Fleet Mechanic

Loomis•Houston, TX

About The Position

Loomis US is hiring a Fleet Mechanic to service and repair fleet vehicles of all sizes. The role includes preventive maintenance, diagnosing and repairing mechanical, engine, and electrical issues, and driving vehicles for testing, transfers, and parts pickup or delivery. The mechanic also manages inventory and orders parts and supplies as needed. The full-time schedule averages 40 hours per week over five days. Hours may fall between 4 a.m. and 9 p.m., and the position requires schedule flexibility, with occasional weekends or on-call work on alternating weekends. Pay is listed as $32.00 and is based on experience. Work takes place in a semi-enclosed environment with chemical handling, gasoline and diesel fumes, and intermittent high noise exposure. The role requires physical tasks including lifting up to 50 pounds and working in varied positions, including lying on a concrete floor.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old.
Must hold a valid driver's license for at least three years and be in good standing.
Must possess adequate mechanic tools.
Must be able to read and understand technical service manuals, repair orders, labels, and gauges in English.
Must be able to communicate verbally in English by telephone for ordering parts and supplies.
Must be able to drive automatic and standard-transmission vehicles weighing 2,000 to 50,000 pounds.
Must have an unrestricted ability to walk, stand, bend, stoop, squat, lift up to 50 pounds, push, pull, climb, and lie on the back in a horizontal position for prolonged periods.
Must be able to hoist vehicles of any size using a vehicle jack operated with foot and arm pumping motions.
Must be able to lift and hold parts in position while lying on the back on a concrete floor.
Must have schedule flexibility for hours ranging from 4 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Minimum CDL B with air brakes, or ability to obtain.

Nice To Haves

Medium-duty diesel experience preferred.
Brake certification.
Strong HVAC and electrical knowledge preferred.
CDL license or ability to obtain; CDL B with air brakes is preferred.

Responsibilities

Service and repair fleet vehicles of all sizes.
Perform preventive maintenance, including lubrication, oil changes, belt and hose replacement, brake inspections, bearing repacking, and tire checks.
Diagnose and repair mechanical, engine, and electrical irregularities or malfunctions.
Drive automatic and standard-shift vehicles for testing, transfers, and pickup or delivery of parts.
Perform inventory tasks and order parts and supplies as needed.
Write work orders and purchase orders.