Licensed Fleet Mechanic

Pioneer Resources•Muskegon, MI

8d•$0 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanic repairs and maintains agency vehicles and equipment to keep them in safe operating condition. The position uses diagnostic equipment and tools to identify and resolve mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical problems; performs routine and preventative maintenance; repairs agency and other assigned fleet vehicles; and conducts safety inspections. The role also involves records and inventory management, welding, post-repair test drives, and reporting unsafe conditions. This is a full-time position averaging 35–40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, eight hours per day. The schedule may be adjusted to meet department needs, and the position may be on call as needed. Overtime may be required. The job is based primarily in a repair shop, with occasional work at other sites or outdoors, including emergency repairs. Travel of up to 25% between job sites and outside repair shops may be required; occasional travel for meetings and training may include overnight or out-of-area travel. A company vehicle is typically supplied, though personal-vehicle use may occasionally be required. 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, though two years of heavy-duty diesel and gas truck mechanic experience is preferred. The employee must be able to obtain Michigan Heavy Duty Truck Mechanic certifications in specified systems within one year of employment.

Requirements

Possess a mechanic’s license.
High school diploma or GED.
Ability to read and write in English, use basic math and basic computer word processing, comprehend written instructions, and record information.
Ability to obtain Michigan Heavy Duty Truck Mechanic certifications within one year of employment in 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 driving record.
Experience performing a wide variety of repair tasks, including diagnosing mechanical problems and proficiency in gas and arc welding.
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.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 25% between job sites and outside repair shops; occasional meetings, training, conferences, out-of-area travel, or overnight travel may be required.
Ability to perform heavy work, including lifting up to 100 pounds at a time and frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, and climb throughout the day; talk and hear regularly; meet specified vision requirements; and sit continuously for several hours when driving.
Expected to work Monday through Friday, eight hours per day, averaging 35–40 hours weekly; overtime may be required and on-call coverage may be needed.

Nice To Haves

Two years of previous experience as a heavy-duty diesel and gas truck mechanic.

Responsibilities

Use tools, technical equipment, and electronic diagnostic equipment to analyze vehicle computers and systems and troubleshoot repairs.
Identify problems in mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems and consider possible solutions.
Maintain an efficient routine-maintenance and preventative-care system for fleet vehicles.
Diagnose, assign, and repair agency-owned and other vehicles assigned to the fleet.
Install parts correctly and efficiently.
Perform gas and arc welding.
Conduct test drives after repairs to verify that vehicles are operating properly.
Maintain accurate repair records, including supplies, parts, and labor, using databases as appropriate.
Maintain an inventory of supplies and equipment.
Perform bus safety inspections and assist State Police with mandatory annual bus safety inspections.
Promote safety and good housekeeping in work areas.
Report unsafe or hazardous conditions to the Transportation Fleet Manager.
Complete required initial and ongoing update training.
Travel between job sites and repair shops, and occasionally attend meetings, training, or conferences.