Fleet Technician B (Pharr, TX)

American Electric Power•Pharr, TX

About The Position

Perform maintenance and repairs on sedans, light, medium, and heavy trucks, trailers, heavy work equipment, and associated or auxiliary equipment used by the Company. Work includes maintaining and repairing specialized vehicle assemblies and systems, diagnosing complex problems, operating Company vehicles and equipment, maintaining tools and work areas, keeping records, participating in training, and assisting or directing other employees as assigned. The role may require shift work. For Fleet Technicians supporting Transmission, travel of 80%–100% may be required.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED.
At least 2 years of strong automotive mechanical diagnosis experience with hydraulic and diesel repair experience.
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.
Must obtain a Class A CDL within 12 months of entry into the Fleet Technician B classification or vacate the classification.
Must obtain Fluid Power Society Certification and two applicable ASE certifications within 24 months of entry into the classification or vacate the classification.
Must qualify through demonstration, examination, and/or performance appraisal as determined by the Company.
Must demonstrate competency and aptitude in vehicle maintenance and repair fundamentals and mechanics.
Must become familiar with and be able to operate computer systems used by Fleet Services.
Must acquire, within the timeframe determined by the Company, the qualifications necessary to perform Fleet Technician A duties or vacate the classification.
Successful completion of the Tuff Tech pre-employment placement test is required.
Must be able to work at heights, including climbing ladders and working on or in large trucks and equipment.
Must frequently use hand tools and heavy equipment for repairs and be able to grasp, push, and pull.
Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds, work in awkward positions, and work overhead.
Must frequently walk and stand on concrete and occasionally work in rough terrain.
Must be able to operate trucks and heavy equipment.

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 Company equipment, 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 replacing hydraulic pumps, motors, valves, cylinders, accumulators, and swivel collector blocks.
Service and repair heating and ventilation systems, including diagnosing air-conditioning problems, pressure-testing systems, checking for leaks and internal controls, and replacing or servicing compressors, clutches, seals, hoses, condensers, 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 vehicle 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 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.
Perform less-skilled work as assigned, report irregularities and abnormal conditions, and assist employees of equal or higher classification.
Direct the work of employees assigned to assist.