Fleet Technician B-A
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 Company’s specialized vehicles. Duties may include related and incidental work beyond the principal duties listed, depending on operating conditions and assignments. The position services and repairs specialized vehicle boom and pedestal assemblies; hydraulic, heating and ventilation, steering, air brake, hydraulic and electric braking, drivetrain, fuel, and exhaust systems; and winch assemblies. It also involves diagnosing equipment problems, operating Company vehicles and related equipment, keeping tools and work areas orderly, maintaining records, participating in training, assisting and training other employees, and reporting abnormal conditions. Shift work may be required. For Fleet Technicians supporting Transmission, travel of 80%–100% may be required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 2 years of strong automotive mechanical diagnosis experience, including hydraulic and diesel repair experience.
- Valid state driver’s license, which must be maintained.
- 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 the fundamentals and mechanics of vehicle maintenance and repair.
- Become familiar with and able to operate the 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 classification.
- Successfully complete the Tuff Tech pre-employment placement test.
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 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.
- Service and repair heating and ventilation systems, including diagnosing and testing A/C units, checking for leaks and control problems, and replacing or servicing system components.
- Troubleshoot and repair winch assemblies.
- Service and repair vehicle steering systems, including power steering pumps and manual steering gearboxes.
- Service and repair vehicle air brake systems, including air compressors, chambers, and 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 clutches, manual and automatic transmissions, transfer cases, and transaxles.
- 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.
- Perform less skilled work as assigned and report irregularities or abnormal conditions.
- Assist employees of equal or higher classification and direct the work of employees assigned to assist.
Benefits
- AEP describes its benefits package as comprehensive and intended to support and enhance employees’ overall well-being; specific benefits are not listed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
