Truck Mechanic - Fleet Maintenance
About The Position
The Fleet Vehicle Maintenance Technician supports the safety, reliability, and efficiency of the company’s fleet by performing preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and minor repairs on tractors, trailers, and other vehicles. The role also supports a safe and organized shop through accurate repair records, parts inventory management, equipment and facility upkeep, and compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The technician works collaboratively with other technicians and uses sound judgment in carrying out daily work. Employees are also expected to support animal welfare, food safety, and food quality commitments.
Requirements
- High school diploma and diesel technical school preferred, or 1–3 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Commercial Driver’s License, or ability to obtain one within the first year of employment.
- Brake Inspector Certification.
- Must be able to pass a DOT physical exam.
- Ability to read and interpret maintenance guides, computer diagnostics, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
- Ability to perform basic arithmetic, calculate rates, ratios, and percentages, and interpret bar graphs.
- Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagrammed, or scheduled instructions.
- Basic understanding of computer operations and diagnostics.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including frequent lifting or moving up to 25 pounds and occasional lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Diesel technical school.
Responsibilities
- Perform preventive maintenance on company tractors, trailers, and vehicles, including tire rotations and oil changes, and help maintain preventive maintenance programs.
- Perform minor repairs on trucks and trailers.
- Maintain parts inventory and shop cleanliness.
- Collaborate with other technicians to diagnose vehicle problems and plan repairs.
- Perform regular diagnostic tests on trucks.
- Maintain accurate records of each vehicle repair.
- Pick up truck parts when needed.
- Clean the shop and keep equipment and tools organized.
- Comply with local, state, and federal maintenance and vehicle-safety standards.
- Assist the Shop Leader with maintaining and repairing the shop building and surrounding grounds.
- Pressure-wash equipment as needed.
- Follow safety standards, remain alert, and use sound judgment.
- Maintain work areas through sweeping, dusting, and debris removal.
- Uphold animal welfare requirements and report incidents of abuse, neglect, or biosecurity breaches.
- Support food-safety initiatives and help maintain food-quality standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
