Fleet Mechanic

Vestis Uniforms and Workplace Supplies | Canadian Linen & Uniform Service | Québec Linge Service D’Uniformes • Chicago, IL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Fleet Mechanic performs preventative maintenance and repairs on fleet vehicles in a timely and cost efficient manner. Receives work duties and responsibilities from Lead Mechanic or management personnel.

Requirements

• Knowledge of DOT regulations, vehicle maintenance and applicable state vehicle laws to meet required standards
• Proficient in preventive maintenance control systems and in parts procurement and inventory control
• Ability to multi task and work in a pace environment
• Maintain a collaborative and team oriented environment in the shop
• Two years or more of experience in all phases of fleet vehicle mechanical repairs including general maintenance and repair, wiring, engine overhaul and preventative maintenance scheduling
• High School Diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

• Military maintenance experience is a plus
• Associates degree in Automotive Technology or equivalent on the job training preferred, but not required
• Ability to have schedule flexibility to include day, evenings,and/or weekends

Responsibilities

• Maintain fleet vehicles with focus on Preventative Maintenance programs to meet 100% compliance of standards
• Utilize the AVMS fleet management computer system to track shop operation duties
• Assist with cost control through purchasing, inventory management, as well as training others in the area of safety to assure that the vehicle assets are within reasonable costs
• Responsible for maintenance of the shop quality requirements, cleanliness, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards. Regularly inspect vehicles to ensure compliance with not only Vestis standards, but also Department of Transportation (DOT) standards
• Maintain regular vehicle maintenance on company vehicles (primarily delivery step vans, not excluding corp. cars)
• Repair and maintain medium gas and diesel engines, brake systems, electrical systems, suspension systems and lift gates
• Conduct vehicle inspections
• Replace general automotive parts, including but not limited to brakes, tires, hoses, and belts
• Document vehicle repairs and inspections according to company guidelines
• Conduct all repairs in a safe and efficient manner
• Assist in more extensive repairs where needed, based on experience
• Follow all and any Company workplace conduct requirements and policies
• Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of role to support the business

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• short and long term disability
• basic life insurance
• paid parental leave
• 401k plan
• 40 hours of vacation after 6 months
• additional 40 hours of vacation after 1 year of employment
• 40 hours paid sick time every year
• 6 paid holidays
• 5 floating holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED