Fleet Technician B-A

American Electric Power • Longview, TX

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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. The duties listed are principal duties and do not limit work assignments or supervision; employees may also perform miscellaneous, related, and incidental work. The successful candidate must live within 30 minutes of the Longview Operations Center. Fleet technicians supporting Transmission may be required to travel 80%–100%, and shift work may be required.

The role services and repairs vehicle and specialized-equipment systems, including booms and pedestals, hydraulics, heating and ventilation, winches, steering, air and hydraulic/electric brakes, differentials and power dividers, transmissions, and fuel and exhaust systems. The technician also assists with diagnosing complex problems, operates Company vehicles and associated equipment, maintains tools and work areas, keeps records and submits reports, attends assigned training, and assists with training other employees.

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 entry into the Fleet Technician B classification and Fluid Power Society Certification plus two applicable ASE certifications within 24 months, or vacate the classification. The candidate must qualify through demonstration, examination, and/or performance appraisal; demonstrate vehicle maintenance and repair competency; become familiar with and able to operate Fleet Services computer systems; and acquire qualifications for Fleet Technician A within the timeframe determined by the Company. Successful completion of the Tuff Tech pre-employment placement test is required.

Compensation grade U072-R28; compensation range $35.83–$44.51. AEP states that it offers a comprehensive benefits package intended to support employees' overall well-being. The physical demand level is Heavy Work: exerting 50–100 pounds occasionally, 25–50 pounds frequently, and greater than negligible up to 10–20 pounds constantly.

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 job classification.
• Obtain Fluid Power Society Certification and two applicable ASE certifications within 24 months of entry, or vacate the current job 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 able to operate computer systems used by the Fleet Services organization.
• Acquire the qualifications necessary to perform Fleet Technician A duties within the timeframe determined by the Company, or vacate the current job classification.
• Successfully complete the Tuff Tech pre-employment placement test.
• Live within 30 minutes of the Longview Operations Center.

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.
• Diagnose and repair heating and ventilation systems, including A/C units, controls, compressors, clutch assemblies, seals, hoses, condensers, receiver dryers, and evaporator cores; conduct pressure tests and check for leaks.
• Troubleshoot and repair winch assemblies.
• Service and repair Company vehicle steering systems, including power steering pumps and manual steering gearboxes.
• Service and repair Company vehicle air brake systems, including air compressors, brake chambers, and air control valves.
• Service and repair hydraulic and electric braking systems, including master cylinders, power units, vacuum supply, 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 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• AEP describes its benefits package as comprehensive and intended to support and enhance employees' overall well-being; specific benefits are not itemized.

What This Job Offers

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