Mobile Technician, Service Department - Madison, AL
About The Position
Velocity Truck Rental and Leasing is a rapidly growing, employee and customer focused company, servicing the Commercial Truck Rental and Full-Service Lease markets across the U.S. Southwest and Southeast regions and in Canada. With over 3,000 company trucks in our local markets plus the support of NationaLease across the country we have proven to be a premier partner. Velocity Truck Rental and Leasing is part of the Velocity Vehicle Group family, a premium commercial brand medium to heavy truck dealership that offers the full-service experience for our customers, from an outstanding sales organization to highly skilled technicians to service your vehicle, and on demand parts. The role involves conducting comprehensive preventive maintenance inspections and repairs on light, medium, and heavy-duty tractors and equipment, ensuring optimal vehicle performance and safety. This technician operates a service truck, performing on-site inspections—often in challenging weather conditions—and is responsible for the upkeep of the truck itself. Duties include diagnosing and addressing vehicle breakdowns, replacing and adjusting worn or damaged components, and verifying repairs through test drives. Additionally, the technician handles tire services, ensures compliance with federal and state regulations, maintains meticulous vehicle records, and manages costs effectively by utilizing warranties and evaluating service options.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or its equivalent required.
- Experience in mechanical inspections and repairs in a related field.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain a Class B license.
- Ability to understand and adhere to company policies in all areas.
- Must have a basic set of hand tools up to 1 ½”and ½ drive pneumatics.
- Technical understanding with attention to detail.
- Strong verbal communication and documentation skills.
- Capable of maintaining accurate inventory control.
- Ability to implement a strong safety environment at all times.
- Ability to work alone with little or no direction at times.
Nice To Haves
- Post-Secondary vocational education strongly preferred.
- Fleet and mobile maintenance experience a plus.
Responsibilities
- Determines vehicle condition by conducting Preventive Maintenance Inspections, oil changes, chassis lubrication while identifying worn and damaged parts, installing component and part upgrades on light, medium, and heavy-duty tractors and other equipment.
- Performs inspections at customers location with a service truck which could include inclement weather at times. Maintains the service truck to standard including cleanliness and resupply.
- Performs service calls dispatching to provide diagnosis and repairs related to vehicle breakdowns.
- Corrects vehicle deficiencies identified by repairing, replacing, adjusting, disassembling and assembling, components in all major equipment system areas.
- Verifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.
- Performs tire replacements, rotations, mounting and dismounting on and off of vehicles as needed.
- Complies with federal and state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.
- Maintains vehicle records by annotating services and repairs.
- Contains costs by using warranty; evaluating service and parts options.
Benefits
- 401K W/Match
- Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits
- 401k with matching.
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance, along with HSA & FSA options.
- Employer-Paid Life Insurance.
- Vacation + Sick Leave
- Company perks such as employee discounts, company events, and training programs.
- Excellent Training and Career Advancement Opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
