Licensed Fleet Mechanic

Pioneer Resources•Muskegon, MI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Fleet Mechanic repairs and maintains agency vehicles and equipment to ensure safe operation. The role performs routine and preventative maintenance, diagnoses and repairs fleet vehicles, installs parts, conducts welding, performs post-repair test drives, maintains repair and inventory records, and conducts bus safety inspections. The mechanic may assist State Police with mandatory annual bus safety inspections and is expected to promote safe, orderly work areas and report hazards to the Transportation Fleet Manager. This is a full-time position averaging 35–40 hours per week, generally Monday through Friday, eight hours per day. The schedule may change based on departmental needs, and on-call coverage and overtime may be required. The position requires travel of up to 25%, primarily locally, with occasional out-of-area or overnight travel. A company vehicle is typically supplied, though personal vehicle use may occasionally be required. Work is usually performed in a repair shop, with possible duties at other work sites and outdoors for emergency repairs. The job involves exposure to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, vibration, and moderate noise, and may require working in confined areas or near people. Physical demands include heavy work, lifting up to 100 pounds at a time and frequently lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds; standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing; and occasionally sitting for several hours to drive. The position is D.O.T. safety sensitive and is subject to quarterly random drug screening if hired. Candidates must have a mechanic's license; no minimum experience is required. Two years of heavy-duty diesel and gas truck mechanic experience is preferred. The employee must be able to obtain specified State of Michigan Heavy Duty Truck Mechanic certifications within one year of employment.

Requirements

Mechanic's license; no minimum experience is required.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Ability to read and write in English, use basic math and basic computer word processing, comprehend written instructions, and record information.
Ability to become certified within one year of employment by the State of Michigan in Heavy Duty Truck Mechanic areas: gas and diesel engines, drive train, suspension, brakes, and electrical systems.
Valid Michigan driver's license, at least three years of driving experience, fewer than six points, and no exclusionary violations on the driving record.
Ability to work in a team environment with intermittent supervision.
Ability to work respectfully and courteously with the public, agency employees, and passengers.
Must pass required background checks, physicals, and drug screens.
Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% between job sites and outside repair shops; occasional meeting, training, conference, out-of-area, or overnight travel may be required.
Ability to perform heavy physical work, including lifting up to 100 pounds at a time and frequently lifting or carrying objects up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, and climb throughout the workday, and sit continuously for several hours when needed to drive.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to work in a repair shop and, when required, at outdoor or other work sites and in confined areas.

Nice To Haves

Two years of previous experience as a heavy-duty diesel and gas truck mechanic.
Experience performing a wide variety of repair tasks, including diagnosing mechanical problems and proficiency in gas and arc welding.

Responsibilities

Use and understand a range of tools and technical equipment, including complex electronic diagnostic equipment for onboard computers and other systems.
Identify problems in mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems and determine possible repair solutions.
Maintain an efficient system of routine vehicle maintenance and preventative care for the fleet.
Diagnose, assign, and repair agency-owned vehicles and other vehicles assigned to the fleet.
Install parts correctly and efficiently.
Perform gas and arc welding.
Conduct post-repair test drives to verify that vehicles operate properly.
Keep accurate records of repairs, supplies, parts, and labor using databases as appropriate.
Maintain a current inventory of supplies and equipment.
Perform bus safety inspections and assist State Police during mandatory annual bus safety inspections.
Promote safety and good housekeeping in all work areas.
Report unsafe or hazardous conditions to the Transportation Fleet Manager.
Travel between job sites and outside repair shops as needed, and occasionally attend meetings, trainings, or conferences.
Complete required initial and ongoing update training.
Follow agency values, policies, procedures, safety programs, applicable laws and regulations, CARF standards, and LEAN initiatives and principles.