Fleet Technician B-A

American Electric Power • New Haven, IN

8d • $36 - $45 • Onsite

About The Position

Perform maintenance and repairs on sedans, light, medium, and heavy trucks, trailers, heavy work equipment, and attached or auxiliary equipment that is part of the specialized vehicles operated by the Company. Duties may include related and incidental work beyond the listed principal duties, depending on assignment and operating conditions.

The Fleet Technician services and repairs specialized equipment and vehicle systems, helps diagnose complex problems, operates Company vehicles and associated equipment, maintains tools and work areas, keeps records and submits reports, and participates in assigned training. The role may include shift work, and Fleet Technicians supporting Transmission may be required to travel 80%–100%. The employee must live within a 45-minute safe driving distance of the Northeast Service Center at 3514 Landin Road, New Haven, Indiana 46774.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of strong automotive mechanical diagnosis experience, including hydraulic and diesel repair. A valid state driver’s license is required. The employee must obtain a Class A CDL within 12 months of entering the Fleet Technician B classification and Fluid Power Society Certification plus two applicable ASE certifications within 24 months, or vacate the classification. A successful Tuff Tech pre-employment placement test is required. The employee must also demonstrate competency in vehicle maintenance and repair, learn the Fleet Services computer systems, and obtain qualifications to perform Fleet Technician A duties within the timeframe set by the Company.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED.
• At least 2 years of strong automotive mechanical diagnosis experience with 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 classification.
• Obtain Fluid Power Society Certification and two applicable ASE certifications within 24 months of entry into the classification or vacate the classification.
• Qualify through demonstration, examination, and/or performance appraisal as determined by the Company.
• Demonstrate competency and aptitude in vehicle maintenance and repair fundamentals and mechanics.
• Become familiar with and be able to operate computer systems used by Fleet Services.
• Acquire the qualifications necessary to perform Fleet Technician A duties within the timeframe determined by the Company or vacate the classification.
• Successfully complete the Tuff Tech pre-employment placement test.
• Live within a 45-minute safe driving distance of the Northeast Service Center in New Haven, Indiana.
• Be available for shift work if required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Service and repair boom and pedestal assemblies on specialized equipment, including troubleshooting, inspecting components, repairing monitoring systems, replacing reduction gearboxes, and load testing boom assemblies.
• Service and repair hydraulic systems, including troubleshooting and replacing pumps, motors, valves, cylinders, accumulators, and swivel collector blocks.
• Diagnose and repair heating and ventilation systems, including air-conditioning systems, compressors, clutches, seals, hoses, condensers, receiver dryers, and evaporator cores.
• Troubleshoot and repair winch assemblies.
• Service and repair steering systems, including power steering pumps and manual steering gearboxes.
• Service and repair vehicle air brake systems, including air compressors, brake chambers, and control valves.
• Service and repair hydraulic and electric braking systems, including master cylinders, power units, vacuum supplies, power boost systems, and antilock brake systems.
• Inspect and service differentials, power dividers, and transmission assemblies, including clutches, manual transmissions, transfer cases, transaxles, and automatic transmissions.
• Service and repair fuel and exhaust systems, including computer controls, 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.
• Keep tools, equipment, and work areas clean and orderly.
• Maintain records and submit reports as required.
• Attend and participate in assigned training and assist in training other employees.
• Perform less-skilled work as assigned; 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