Fleet Mechanic - No License Required!

Pioneer Resources•Muskegon, MI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Pioneer Resources is hiring a Fleet Mechanic to repair and maintain agency vehicles and equipment and help keep them operating safely. The role includes routine and preventive maintenance, diagnosing and repairing mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems, installing parts, welding, testing completed repairs, and maintaining accurate repair and inventory records. The position also performs bus safety inspections and promotes safe, orderly work areas. Training is provided, and the employee must be willing to pursue required mechanic licensing within one to two years of hire. The posting states that compensation increases upon successful completion of licensing. This is a full-time position averaging 35–40 hours per week, generally Monday through Friday, eight hours per day. The schedule may be adjusted to meet departmental needs; overtime may be required, and the employee may be on call as needed. The job requires travel of up to 25% between job sites and outside repair shops, with occasional travel for meetings, training, or conferences. Travel is primarily local, though some out-of-area and overnight travel may be required. A company vehicle is typically supplied, but occasional use of a personal vehicle may be required. The position is D.O.T. safety-sensitive and subject to quarterly random drug screening if hired. Work is usually performed in a repair shop, with possible outdoor or off-site emergency repairs. The employee may encounter fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, vibration, moderate noise, confined spaces, and close proximity to people. Physical demands include heavy lifting and carrying, frequent movement and postures such as standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing, and occasionally sitting for several hours while driving. Pioneer Resources is a nonprofit organization serving people with disabilities and seniors through housing, learning and vocational programs, recreation, and transportation. Employees are expected to uphold the agency’s values and policies, including LEAD: Listen, Empathy, Acknowledge, and Dignity.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Ability to read and write in English, use basic math and basic computer word processing, comprehend written instructions, and record information.
Successfully complete required initial and ongoing update training.
Ability to obtain Heavy Duty Truck Mechanic certifications from the State of Michigan in gas and diesel engines, drive train, suspension, brakes, and electrical systems; the posting says certification is required within one year of employment.
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 proficiency in gas and arc welding.
Ability to work in a team environment with intermittent supervision.
Ability to work respectfully and courteously with the public, agency employees, passengers, and other individuals.
Must pass required background checks, physicals, and drug screens.
Must be willing and able to travel up to 25% between job sites and outside repair shops; occasional meetings, training, conferences, out-of-area, or overnight travel may be required.
Must be willing to test for mechanic licensing within one to two years of hire, as stated in the posting.
Ability to perform the stated physical demands, including heavy work, lifting or carrying up to 100 pounds at a time, frequent lifting or carrying of objects up to 50 pounds, and sustained active movement and postures.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Use and understand a range of tools and technical equipment.
Use electronic diagnostic equipment to analyze vehicle onboard computers and other systems and troubleshoot repairs.
Identify problems in mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems and consider possible solutions.
Maintain an efficient system of routine vehicle maintenance and preventive care for the fleet.
Diagnose, assign, and repair agency-owned vehicles and other vehicles assigned to the fleet.
Install parts correctly and efficiently.
Perform gas and arc welding.
Conduct test drives after repairs to verify that vehicles are operating properly.
Maintain accurate records of repairs, supplies, parts, and labor using databases as appropriate.
Maintain a current inventory of supplies and equipment.
Perform bus safety inspections and assist State Police during mandatory annual bus safety inspections.
Promote safety and good housekeeping in all work areas.
Report unsafe or hazardous conditions to the Transportation Fleet Manager.
Travel between job sites and outside repair shops as needed, and occasionally travel for meetings, training, or conferences.
Follow agency values, policies, procedures, safety programs, applicable laws and regulations, and required standards and initiatives.