Fleet Mechanic - No License Required!

Pioneer Resources•Muskegon, MI

8d•$0 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Fleet Mechanic repairs and maintains agency vehicles and equipment to keep them in safe operating condition. The role includes diagnosing mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical problems; maintaining fleet vehicles; installing parts; performing gas and arc welding; and conducting test drives and bus safety inspections. The mechanic keeps repair and inventory records and promotes safe, orderly work areas. Training is provided, and the employee must be willing to pursue mechanic licensing within one to two years of hire; compensation increases after successful licensing. This is a full-time position averaging 35–40 hours per week, generally Monday through Friday for eight hours per day. The schedule may change to meet department needs, and overtime or on-call coverage may be required. The role involves travel of up to 25% between job sites and repair shops, primarily locally, with occasional out-of-area or overnight travel. A company vehicle is typically supplied, though personal vehicle use may occasionally be required. The position is D.O.T. safety-sensitive and subject to quarterly random drug screening. Work is usually performed in a repair shop, with possible outdoor or off-site emergency repairs. The role involves exposure to fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, vibration, and moderate noise, and may require working in confined areas or near people. Heavy physical work is required, including lifting up to 100 pounds occasionally and frequently lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds, along with standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing, and potentially sitting for several hours while driving.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to read and write in English, perform basic math, use basic computer word processing, understand written instructions, and record information.
Ability to obtain Michigan Heavy Duty Truck Mechanic certification within one year of employment in gas and diesel engines, drivetrain, suspension, brakes, and electrical systems.
Valid Michigan driver's license, at least three years of driving experience, fewer than six points, and no exclusionary violations on the driving record.
Experience performing a wide variety of repair tasks, including diagnosing mechanical problems and gas and arc welding proficiency.
Ability to work in a team environment with intermittent supervision.
Ability to work respectfully and courteously with the public, agency employees, and passengers.
Must pass required background checks, physicals, and drug screens.
Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% between job sites and outside repair shops; occasional travel for meetings, training, and conferences may be required.
Ability to perform heavy work, including lifting up to 100 pounds and frequent lifting or carrying of objects up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, and climb throughout the workday; may need to sit continuously for several hours while driving.
Required visual abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Must complete required initial and update trainings on an ongoing basis.
Must be willing to test for licensing within one to two years of hire.

Nice To Haves

Two years of previous experience as a heavy-duty diesel and gas truck mechanic.

Responsibilities

Use and understand a range of tools and technical equipment.
Use electronic diagnostic equipment to analyze vehicle computers and systems and troubleshoot repairs.
Inspect mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems, identify problems, and consider solutions.
Maintain an efficient system of routine vehicle maintenance and preventative care.
Diagnose, assign, and repair agency-owned and fleet-assigned vehicles.
Install parts correctly and efficiently.
Perform gas and arc welding.
Conduct test drives after repairs to confirm vehicles are operating properly.
Maintain accurate records of repairs, supplies, parts, and labor, using databases as appropriate.
Maintain an inventory of supplies and equipment.
Perform bus safety inspections and assist State Police with mandatory annual bus safety inspections.
Promote safety and good housekeeping in work areas.
Report unsafe or hazardous conditions to the Transportation Fleet Manager.
Travel between work sites and outside repair shops as needed.
Complete required initial and ongoing training and pursue required mechanic certification.