Fleet Technician B (Pharr, TX)

American Electric Power•Pharr, TX

3d•$35 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

Perform maintenance and repairs on a variety of vehicles and equipment including sedans, light/medium/heavy trucks, trailers, heavy work equipment, and associated auxiliary equipment operated by the Company. This role involves troubleshooting, servicing, and repairing complex mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems. The employee may perform related and incidental work beyond the specific duties outlined.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED required.
At least 2 years of strong automotive mechanical diagnosis with hydraulic and diesel repair experience.
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.
Must qualify through demonstration, examination and/or performance appraisal.
Must exhibit competency and aptitude in the fundamentals and mechanics of vehicle maintenance and repairs.
Must become familiar with and have the ability to operate the computer systems utilized by the Fleet Services organization.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from an automotive trade school with diesel engine experience is highly desirable.
Must obtain Class A CDL within 12 months of entry date into the Fleet Technician B classification or vacate the job classification.
Must obtain Fluid Power Society Certification and two (2) applicable ASE certifications within 24 months of entry date or vacate the current job classification.
Must acquire within such time frame as determined by the company, the qualifications necessary to perform the duties of the Fleet Technician A, or vacate the current job classification.
Successful completion of the Tuff Tech pre-employment placement test is required for this position.

Responsibilities

Service and repair boom/pedestal assemblies of specialized equipment, including troubleshooting, inspecting components (cables, chains, rods, sheave liners, fiberglass, turntable), monitoring systems, and performing load tests.
Service and repair hydraulic systems, including troubleshooting, and removing/replacing pumps, motors, valves, cylinders, and swivel collector blocks.
Service and repair heating and ventilation systems, including diagnosing A/C problems, conducting pressure tests, checking for leaks, servicing clutches, and replacing components like compressors, seals, hoses, condensers, and evaporators.
Troubleshoot and repair winch assemblies.
Service and repair steering systems of Company vehicles, including power steering pumps and manual steering gearboxes.
Service and repair air brake systems of Company vehicles, including air compressors, chambers, and control valves.
Service and repair hydraulic and electric braking systems, including master cylinders, power units, vacuum supply, power boost systems, and anti-lock brake systems.
Inspect and service differentials, power dividers, and transmission assemblies, including manual clutches, transmissions, transfer cases, transaxles, and automatic transmissions.
Service and repair fuel and exhaust systems, including computer control systems, diesel fuel pumps, intake and turbo systems, fuel injection systems, and governors.
Assist others in diagnosing complex problems.
Operate Company vehicles and associated equipment.
Maintain tools, equipment, and work area in a clean and orderly condition.
Maintain records and submit reports as required.
Attend and participate in 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.