Fleet Technician B-A

American Electric Power • New Haven, IN

6d

About The Position

Perform maintenance and repairs on sedans, light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks, trailers, heavy work equipment, specialized vehicles, and associated or auxiliary equipment operated by the Company. Duties include servicing and repairing boom and pedestal assemblies; hydraulic, heating and ventilation, steering, braking, transmission, fuel, and exhaust systems; and winch assemblies. The technician may assist with complex diagnoses, operate Company vehicles and equipment, maintain tools and work areas, keep records, attend training, assist with training, perform less-skilled work, report abnormal conditions, and direct employees assigned to assist. Work assignments and supervision may vary with operating conditions, and miscellaneous related work may also be assigned.

The employee must live within a safe driving distance of 45 minutes from the Northeast Service Center at 3514 Landin Road, New Haven, Indiana 46774. Travel of 80%–100% may be required for Fleet Technicians supporting Transmission. Shift work may be required.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED.
• At least 2 years of strong automotive mechanical diagnosis experience, including hydraulic and diesel repair experience.
• Possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.
• Obtain a Class A CDL within 12 months of entry into the Fleet Technician B classification, or vacate the job classification.
• Obtain Fluid Power Society Certification and two applicable ASE certifications within 24 months of entry into the classification, or vacate the current classification.
• Qualify through demonstration, examination, and/or performance appraisal as determined by the Company.
• Demonstrate competency and aptitude in the fundamentals and mechanics of vehicle maintenance and repair.
• Become familiar with and be able to operate the computer systems used by Fleet Services.
• Acquire, within the timeframe determined by the Company, the qualifications necessary to perform Fleet Technician A duties, or vacate the current classification.
• Successfully complete the Tuff Tech pre-employment placement test.
• Live within a safe driving distance of 45 minutes from the Northeast Service Center in New Haven, Indiana.

Nice To Haves

• Graduation from an automotive trade school with diesel engine experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Service and repair boom and pedestal assemblies, including troubleshooting, inspecting cables, chains, rods, sheave liners, monitoring systems, fiberglass components, turntables, pins, bushings, and bearings; replacing reduction gearboxes; and load testing boom assemblies.
• Service and repair hydraulic systems, including troubleshooting and inspecting, removing, and replacing pumps, motors, valves, cylinders, accumulators, and swivel collector blocks.
• Service and repair heating and ventilation systems, including diagnosing and pressure-testing A/C units, checking for leaks and internal controls, and servicing or replacing compressors, clutch assemblies, seals, refrigerant hoses, condenser assemblies, receiver dryers, and evaporator cores.
• Troubleshoot and repair winch assemblies.
• Service and repair vehicle steering systems, including power steering pumps and manual steering gearboxes.
• Service and repair air brake systems, including air compressors, air brake chambers, and air control valves.
• Service and repair hydraulic and electric braking systems, including master cylinders, power units, vacuum supplies, power boost systems, power brakes, and antilock brake systems.
• Inspect and service differentials, power dividers, and transmission assemblies, including manual clutches, manual transmissions, transfer cases, transaxles, and automatic transmissions.
• Service and repair fuel and exhaust systems, including computer control systems, diesel fuel pumps, intake and turbo systems, fuel injection systems, and governors.
• Assist others in diagnosing more complex problems.
• Operate Company vehicles and associated equipment and perform duties incidental to their operation.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean and orderly condition.
• Maintain records and submit required reports.
• Attend and participate in assigned training and assist in training other employees.
• Perform less-skilled work as assigned and report irregularities and abnormal conditions.
• Assist employees of equal or higher classification and direct the work of employees assigned to assist.

Benefits

• AEP offers a comprehensive benefits package intended to support and enhance employee well-being; specific benefits are not listed.
• Competitive compensation.

What This Job Offers

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