Fleet Technician B (Aransas Pass, TX)

American Electric Power•Aransas Pass, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Perform maintenance and repairs on sedans, light, medium, and heavy trucks, trailers, heavy work equipment, and associated or auxiliary equipment operated by the Company. The role services and repairs specialized vehicle systems, including boom and pedestal assemblies, hydraulic systems, heating and ventilation systems, winches, steering, braking, driveline and transmission, fuel, and exhaust systems. The technician also assists with complex diagnoses, operates Company vehicles and equipment, maintains tools and work areas, keeps records, participates in training, reports abnormal conditions, and may direct the work of employees assigned to assist. 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 technician must obtain a Class A CDL within 12 months and Fluid Power Society Certification plus two applicable ASE certifications within 24 months of entering the classification, or vacate the classification. Other requirements include passing the Tuff Tech pre-employment placement test, demonstrating job competency, learning Fleet Services computer systems, and acquiring qualifications for Fleet Technician A within the timeframe set by the Company. Travel of 80%–100% may be required for Fleet Technicians supporting Transmission, and shift work may be required. The role involves working at heights and in awkward or overhead positions, frequent use of hand tools and heavy equipment, lifting up to 100 pounds, frequent walking and standing on concrete, occasional work in rough terrain, and operating trucks and heavy equipment. The stated physical demand level is Heavy Work. Compensation range: $35.12–$36.50.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED.
At least two 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 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.
For Fleet Technicians supporting Transmission, be prepared for travel of 80%–100%.
Shift work may be required.
Meet physical demands including working at heights, using hand tools and heavy equipment, lifting up to 100 pounds, working in awkward and overhead positions, walking and standing frequently, occasional work in rough terrain, and operating 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, including troubleshooting, inspecting components and 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 controls, and replacing or servicing listed components.
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, brake chambers, and air 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.
Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean and orderly condition.
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.
Direct the work of employees assigned to assist.