Fleet Mechanic

Philadelphia Corporation for Aging • Philadelphia, PA

8d • $50,400 - $60,027 • Onsite

About The Position

Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA) is seeking a Full-Time Fleet Mechanic to join their team at the Meal Distribution Center (MDC). PCA is a private nonprofit organization founded in 1973, dedicated to improving the quality of life for older Philadelphians and those with disabilities by assisting them in achieving the greatest possible levels of health, independence, and productivity. This role is crucial for maintaining the Home Delivered Meals (HDML) fleet to ensure daily delivery operations are not interrupted.

Requirements

• High school Diploma, GED, or equivalent education and experience.
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in auto maintenance and repair.
• Must provide own hand tools.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license (preferably Pennsylvania).
• Must have had no accidents, traffic violations, forfeitures, or convictions for three years prior to employment date.
• Must pass Keystone AAA driving test.
• Must pass a physical exam.
• Must pass drug and alcohol screening.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Must have effective communication skills, both oral and written.

Nice To Haves

• ASE certifications in brakes, steering/suspension.
• Electrical experience.
• Refrigeration/air conditioning experience.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the maintenance and repair of Home Delivered Meals (HDML) vehicles to ensure sufficient daily delivery vehicles.
• Prioritize daily HDML vehicle inspections for conditions that could prevent meal delivery vehicles from starting their daily routes (e.g., flat tires, wiper blades).
• Perform authorized on-site vehicle repairs for both PCA Meals Fleet and Downtown Fleet vehicles, including brake work, fluid changes, computerized alignment, wheel balancing, battery charging, tire services, fuse and light bulb replacement, wiper blades, and preventive maintenance inspections.
• Prepare vehicles for state safety inspections.
• Complete documentation of vehicle repairs, parts usage, equipment usage, and supplies usage.
• Submit required maintenance reports and other periodic reports to PCA daily.
• Perform refrigeration preventive maintenance checks on PCA “Hotshot” vehicles after completing provided training.
• Maintain continuous communication with the Transportation Manager regarding authorization for repairs, parts ordered from outside vendors, shipping and receiving documents, and vehicle parts and supplies inventory.
• Coordinate communication regarding vehicle repairs between PCA, HDML site contractor staff, outside parts vendors, and outside repair vendors.
• Directly report all observed PCA fleet vehicle damage.
• Cooperate with HDML site contractor staff in the accident reporting process.
• Coordinate the movement of damaged vehicles to outside repair vendors.
• Maintain inventory of all Maintenance Bay Service equipment and supplies.
• Oversee all authorized parts purchases and monitor all authorized Maintenance Bay equipment servicing and repairs.
• Ensure proper disposal of waste fluids in accordance with state, city, federal, and PCA regulations and procedures.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Perform other duties as required by the PCA Transportation Manager.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental coverage
• Flexible spending plan (health and dependent care)
• EAP, life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance
• Pre-tax commuting, and parking benefits
• 403(b) retirement plans with employer contributions and optional employee pre-tax contributions.
• Annual paid time off includes 13 holidays, 10 sick days, 2 personal days, and 3 weeks of vacation.

What This Job Offers

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