Fleet Technician
Fleet Technician
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Job Description
Coast Electric is currently seeking Fleet Technician to provide maintenance on cooperative vehicles equipment and machinery by inspecting repairing overhauling and performing preventative maintenance. This position will be located at our Kiln office.
MISSION STATEMENT:
We exist to safely provide our member-owners with superior service and dependable electricity at the lowest possible price and to improve the economy and quality of life in our community.
EMPLOYEE VALUES:
Excellence Trust Safety Innovation Relationships Commitment
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Fleet Technician will operate and inspect automobiles machines or equipment to diagnose defects. Analyze malfunctions repair rebuild and maintain functional parts of automotive and mechanical equipment and machinery such as automobiles ditch diggers trucks tractors jarraffs track machines generators etc.; replace defective engines and subassemblies such as transmissions; and test overhauled equipment to ensure operating efficiency. The Fleet Technician will repair or replace parts such as pistons rods gears valves and bearings using mechanics hand tools; troubleshoot overhaul or replace fuel injection systems blowers alternators distributors starters and pumps; dismantle and reassemble automobiles machines and equipment using hoists and hand tools; and examine parts for damage or excessive wear using micrometers calipers and gauges. Inspect/test defective equipment and diagnose malfunctions using computer programs motor analyzers pressure gauges charts manuals etc.; perform hydraulic repairs of all kinds; verify repaired mechanical and electrical systems meet manufacturers performance specifications; rewire ignition system lights and instrument panels; and replace or adjust brakes repairs or replaces shock absorbers and repairs or replaces radiator.
The Fleet Technician will perform bodywork fabrication and repairs as needed for maintenance of units; perform welding and torch cutting as needed to complete fabrication work; replace and adjust headlights and install and repair accessories such as radios heaters mirrors and windshield wipers; and repair and service air conditioning heating engine cooling and electrical systems.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Must have a valid Mississippi drivers license.
- Must have the ability to obtain a Mississippi Class A commercial drivers license with tractor-trailer and air brake endorsements when requested.
- Must have a minimum of one year experience working in an automotive setting as a technician.
- A Gold-Level National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) and a minimum score of (5) on Graphic Literacy and (4) on Workplace Observation is preferred.
- Must have knowledge of automotive equipment and machinery maintenance and repair including operating characteristics of power tool equipment and shop terminology.
- Must be able to work on call and overtime as requested.
- Must be able to visually observe a workplace event notice details and remember instructions procedures processes and demonstrations to generalize to workplace situations that may be similar or different from what was observed.
- Must be able to solve problems with machines and equipment found in the areas of mechanical technology (i.e. electricity mechanics fluid dynamics and thermodynamics).
- Must be able to locate summarize compare and analyze information to make decisions using workplace graphics to solve work-related problems.
- Must have knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words rules of composition and grammar to receive and convey information from and to others both orally through speech hearing and writing.
- Must be able to read and interpret written text such as messages emails letters directions signs notices bulletins policies websites contracts and regulations.
- Must have good judgement and decision-making skills.
Physical Demands:
The work is performed both inside and outside in the extremes of heat cold wet and humid weather with frequent exposure to noise vibration fumes odors and dust. Some road calls are required. Must have the ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position. Must have the ability to quickly move your hand or hands to grasp manipulate or assemble very small objects. Must have the ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands. Must have the ability to quickly respond (with the hand finger or foot) to a signal (sound light picture) when it appears. Must have the ability to coordinate two or more limbs while sitting standing or lying down. It does not involve performing activities while the whole body is in motion. Must be able to climb and perform work on ladders and climb into and operate aerial equipment. Must have the ability to see details at close range and at a distance. Must have the ability to speak clearly so others can understand you and to hear so you can understand others nearby and from a distance. Must have ability to maintain impressions through the eyes of the shape size distance motion or other characteristics of objects. The visual functions are acuity far and near depth perception field of vision accommodation and color vision. Must have the ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift push pull or carry objects up to 75 lbs.
ESSENTIAL BUSINESS AND EMERGENCY RESPONDER:
During times of natural disasters pandemics or other unique situations Coast Electric is designated as an essential business and/or emergency responder. All employees must be prepared to report to work and continue performing job duties and responsibilities at a job site or facility at any time in the event of an emergency consistent with essential business requirements or applicable local state or federal law.
This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities duties skills efforts requirements or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job Coast Electric reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AS TO ALL PROTECTED GROUPS INCLUDING VETERANS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
