Helper,Fleet Management

Southern Company • Aurora, IL

18h

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to ensure that fleet vehicles and equipment is maintained and repaired in a safe, reliable, economical and serviceable manner. This is a Union position focused on basic preventive and corrective maintenance on company fleet vehicles and equipment.

Requirements

• Commercial Driver’s License class A (with air brake endorsement)
• Department of Transportation medical card
• need to meet job requirements by 120-day performance review
• 1-2 years' experience in automotive work, including basic preventive maintenance and tire mounting; or equivalent academic and education experience
• Reading, writing and computer/system skills sufficient to enter work orders, time, material and other required record keeping information into company supported systems.
• Ability to timely obtain and retain company required driving, safety and compliance training/certifications.

Nice To Haves

• Automotive technology courses
• Exposure to utility, municipal or commercial fleet maintenance environment
• Knowledge of natural gas vehicles and related support systems

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance oil changes and inspections in accordance with defined fleet procedures and minor electrical repairs on all fleet vehicles and equipment.
• Performs fueling and checking of fluids (as needed) on all fleet vehicles and equipment in accordance with defined fleet procedures, company safety guidelines and state and federal regulations.
• Maintains fleet garage tire inventory; and performs tire repairs/changes; and excavating chain adjustments and related bullet replacements to ensure fleet vehicles and equipment are operating in a safe and reliable manner.
• Transports fleet vehicles and equipment between fleet service, third party establishments and operating areas.
• Performs general fleet facility/housekeeping, vehicle equipment cleaning and washing activities and other duties as assigned.
• Identifies and informs supervisor and other qualified fleet personnel on vehicle and equipment preventive/corrective maintenance issues outside of their qualifications to ensure completion in a safe, reliable and timely manner.
• Organizes and effectively manages daily work assignments; and accurately records time, material and service charges in accordance with company policies, procedures and defined fleet work practices.
• Identifies and informs co-workers, peers and management personnel on unsafe conditions and/or work practices to ensure compliance to company policies and to mitigate personnel injuries or safety-related incidents.
• Engages with fleet, business unit and department personnel in a courteous manner and ensures transparency on fleet maintenance and transportation related activities.
• Engages with third party service providers, training and safety to ensure overall effectiveness in fleet maintenance and training related activities.
• Collaborates with fleet, other department and safety personnel/committees to ensure a safe work environment.
• Executes responsibilities timely and accurately to ensure overall fleet vehicle and equipment availability, performance and reliability.
• Identifies and initiates fleet process, service and material improvements focused on enhancing departmental efficiencies and cost effectiveness.
• Provides timely and accurate information and system updates on pending fleet vehicle and maintenance activities to ensure efficient and effective resource scheduling.

Benefits

• Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being.
• This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s).
• A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf.
• Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed