Fleet Technician B-A

American Electric Power•Columbus, OH

3d•$36 - $45

About The Position

The Fleet Technician B-A performs maintenance and repairs on sedans, light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks, trailers, heavy work equipment, and attached or auxiliary equipment used by the Company. Work includes servicing and repairing vehicle and specialized-equipment assemblies and systems, troubleshooting complex issues, operating Company vehicles and associated equipment, maintaining tools and work areas, keeping records, reporting abnormal conditions, and assisting with or directing other employees’ work. The position may also include training duties and less-skilled work as assigned. The Fleet Technician B classification requires a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of strong automotive mechanical diagnosis experience, including hydraulic and diesel repair. A graduate of an automotive trade school with diesel engine experience is highly desirable. The employee must maintain a valid state driver’s license, obtain a Class A CDL within 12 months of entry into the classification, and obtain Fluid Power Society certification and two applicable ASE certifications within 24 months. The employee must qualify through company assessment, demonstrate vehicle-maintenance and repair competency, learn the Fleet Services computer systems, meet the qualifications for Fleet Technician A within a company-determined timeframe, and successfully complete the Tuff Tech pre-employment placement test. The Fleet Technician A classification requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 18 months of satisfactory Fleet Technician B experience or equivalent experience as determined by the Company. The employee must maintain a valid state driver’s license and Class A CDL, and hold Fluid Power Society certification plus two applicable ASE Medium/Heavy Truck certifications. Company assessment, demonstrated competency, ability to use Fleet Services computer systems, and successful completion of the Tuff Tech pre-employment placement test are also required. For Fleet Technicians supporting Transmission, travel of 80%–100% may be required. Shift work may be required. The successful candidate must live or be willing to relocate within 45 miles of the Columbus SW Service Center in Columbus, Ohio. The role has a heavy physical demand level, requiring exertion of 50–100 pounds occasionally, 25–50 pounds frequently, and up to 10–20 pounds constantly to move objects.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED.
For Fleet Technician B: at least two years of strong automotive mechanical diagnosis experience with hydraulic and diesel repair experience.
For Fleet Technician A: at least 18 months of satisfactory Fleet Technician B experience or equivalent, as determined through company assessment.
Possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.
Fleet Technician B must obtain a Class A CDL within 12 months of entry into the classification or vacate the classification.
Fleet Technician B must obtain Fluid Power Society certification and two applicable ASE certifications within 24 months of entry or vacate the classification.
Fleet Technician A must possess a valid state driver's license, a Class A CDL, Fluid Power Society certification, and two applicable ASE Medium/Heavy Truck certifications.
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 Fleet Services computer systems.
Fleet Technician B must acquire the 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.
Live or be willing to relocate within 45 miles of the Columbus SW Service Center in Columbus, Ohio.
For Fleet Technicians supporting Transmission, travel of 80%–100% may be required.
Shift work may be required.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from an automotive trade school with diesel engine experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Service and repair boom/pedestal assemblies and specialized equipment, including troubleshooting, inspecting components, 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.
Diagnose and repair heating and ventilation systems, including air-conditioning components, leaks, controls, compressors, 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 compressors, brake chambers, and air-control valves.
Service and repair hydraulic and electric braking systems, including master cylinders, power units, vacuum supplies, power-assist systems, 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.
Report irregularities and abnormal conditions.
Assist employees of equal or higher classification.
Direct the work of employees assigned to assist.