Fleet Technician B-A

American Electric Power•Columbus, OH

2d•Onsite

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. The role includes servicing and repairing boom and pedestal assemblies, hydraulic systems, heating and ventilation systems, winches, steering systems, air and hydraulic/electric braking systems, differentials, power dividers, transmissions, fuel systems, and exhaust systems. The technician also assists with complex diagnoses, operates Company vehicles and associated equipment, maintains tools and work areas, keeps records, participates in training, reports abnormal conditions, and may direct employees assigned to assist. Duties may include other related work as assigned. The posting describes two classification levels: Fleet Technician B and Fleet Technician A. Fleet Technician B requires at least two years of automotive mechanical diagnosis experience, including hydraulic and diesel repair. Fleet Technician A requires at least 18 months of satisfactory Fleet Technician B experience or equivalent, along with a Class A CDL, Fluid Power Society Certification, and two applicable ASE certifications. Candidates must qualify through demonstration, examination, and/or performance appraisal, show competency in vehicle maintenance and repair, learn the Fleet Services computer systems, and successfully complete the Tuff Tech pre-employment placement test. Transmission-support technicians may travel 80%–100%, and 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.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED.
Fleet Technician B: at least two years of strong automotive mechanical diagnosis experience with hydraulic and diesel repair experience.
Fleet Technician A: at least 18 months of satisfactory work experience as a Fleet Technician B, or equivalent as determined by the Company.
Possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.
Fleet Technician B: obtain a Class A CDL within 12 months of entering the classification or vacate the classification.
Fleet Technician B: obtain Fluid Power Society Certification and two applicable ASE certifications within 24 months of entering the classification or vacate the classification.
Fleet Technician A: possess a Class A CDL, Fluid Power Society Certification, and two applicable ASE certifications. Applicable certifications include medium/heavy truck brakes, drive train, electrical systems, suspension and steering, diesel engines, and air conditioning.
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 able to operate computer systems used by Fleet Services.
Fleet Technician B: acquire the qualifications necessary to perform Fleet Technician A duties within the timeframe set by the Company, or vacate the classification.
Successfully complete the Tuff Tech pre-employment placement test.
For technicians supporting Transmission, be able to travel 80%–100% when required.
Be available for shift work when required.
Live or be willing to relocate within 45 miles of the Columbus SW Service Center at 1770 Georgesville Rd., Columbus, Ohio 43228.

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 diagnosing faults and inspecting or replacing pumps, motors, valves, cylinders, accumulators, and swivel collector blocks.
Diagnose and repair heating and ventilation systems, including air conditioning units, 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 air brake systems, including air compressors, brake chambers, and control valves.
Service and repair hydraulic and electric braking systems, including master cylinders, power units, vacuum supply, 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 the work area 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; and direct the work of assigned assistants.