Mechanic

Southern Company•Riverdale, GA

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 shared service provider role focused on basic preventive and general corrective maintenance activities on company fleet vehicles and equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED or equivalent academic and education experience
Valid state driver’s license
Ability to obtain and maintain a commercial driver’s license
Two (2) years’ experience in automotive work, including ability to handle tire mounting (all sizes, repair and tire matching) 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 comprehend training on expected forms of communications with our customers including e-mail and voice mail systems, face-to-face and preventive maintenance/down lists.
Ability to obtain and retain company requires driving, safety and compliance training/certifications.
Ability to comprehend and complete company defined hands-on training requirements of all preventive maintenance procedures and new types of equipment for all fleet vehicles and equipment.

Nice To Haves

Commercial driver’s license
Automotive Technology courses
2-3 years’ experience in automotive work, including preventive and corrective maintenance, brake systems, electrical systems and tire mounting; or equivalent academic and education experience
Knowledge of natural gas vehicles and related support systems

Responsibilities

Performs fleet vehicle and equipment preventive maintenance related activities in accordance with defined fleet procedures.
Performs general tire repair related activities to all fleet vehicles and equipment such as mount, dismount and balance, etc., in accordance with defined fleet procedures.
Transports fleet vehicles and equipment between fleet service, third party establishments and operating areas.
Performs vehicle equipment cleaning and washing activities.
Performs all other job-related duties as qualified and assigned.
Identifies and informs supervisors and other qualified fleet personnel on vehicle and equipment preventive/corrective maintenance issues outside of their qualifications and expertise 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 departments and safety personnel/committees to ensure a safe work environment.
Execute responsibilities timely and accurately to ensure overall fleet vehicle and equipment availability, performance and reliability.
Identifies and initiates fleet processes, service and material improvements focused on enhancing departmental efficiencies and cost effectiveness.
Provides timely and accurate information and system updates on pending and completed fleet vehicle maintenance activities to ensure efficient and effective resource scheduling.