Fleet Shop Technician

Job Title: Fleet Shop Technician

Department: Construction

Reports To: Fleet Manager

Employment Status: Hourly (Non-exempt)

Primary Location: Columbus OH

We will determine salary based on skills and experience in relation to the function of the role as well as equity to any other employees in the same or similar role.

Job Summary:

The Fleet Field Technician performs diagnostics maintenance and repairs on various construction equipment on-highway vehicles and trailers.

Job Responsibilities (Including but not limited to):

Diagnose maintain and repair various construction equipment on-highway vehicles and trailers using basic and specialty test equipment either mechanical or electronic.

Troubleshoots and replaces various components such as valves hoses fittings tanks pumps hydraulic systems.

Troubleshoots and repairs complex wiring for systems such as utility booms chassis and engine wiring.

Navigate electronic service manuals wiring diagrams hydraulic schematics and parts catalogs.

Performs basic fabrication and welding using MIG ARC OXY Acetylene Torch grinders and other fabricating tools.

Performs preventative maintenance and BIT / DOT inspections including wet and dry PM services and repairs that need to be addressed during BIT inspection findings.

Raises trucks trailers or other equipment using hydraulic or air assisted jacks or hoists in a safe practice.

Replaces worn or defective brake components including tire replacement.

Diagnoses and repairs air conditioning systems.

Fully follow dealership and manufacturer service guidelines.

Completes and submits all paperwork in an accurate and timely fashion.

Notice field urgency and react accordingly to their needs.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

General

Submit to and successfully complete a background check pre-employment drug test MVR and DOT physical.

Proven history of heavy equipment experience.

High school or equivalent education.

Valid drivers license.

Ability to understand mechanical and construction terminology.

Ability to operate welding equipment.

Ability to operate diagnostic computers for equipment and trucks.

Working knowledge and skill in body work fabrication welding and torching computer diagnostics hydraulic and construction equipment mechanics automotive mechanics electrical work etc.

Ability to use basic math skills to compute measurements liquid volumes material strength timecards etc.

Ability to compute fuel to air ratios gear ratios etc.

Ability to read and interpret documents: safety rules operating and maintenance instructions procedure manuals work orders quotes etc.

Ability to write routine reports correspondence work orders etc.

Must be a self-starter and internally motivated to achieve corporate department and personal objectives.

Must be organized multi-tasked oriented and maintain a neat and safe work environment.

Ability to be a team player.

Ability to plan daily tasks and accomplish them in a timely fashion.

Ability to use required computer systems.

Ability to follow instructions.

Strong understanding of safety procedures and policies.

Excellent vision or the use of prescription lenses.

Exceptional manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Must be able and willing to work indoors and outdoors subject to inclement weather conditions

Must be able to maintain visual and audible contact with other crewman and all moving or stationary persons/vehicles/objects to ensure safe coordination of movement

Must be able to work around heavy equipment and machinery

Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time

Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

Routinely requires extended periods of bending squatting climbing kneeling pushing pulling lifting lifting in awkward positions standing and twisting

Must be able to stand walk sit or be in other physically demanding positions for long periods of time

Must be able to work while wearing safety boots safety glasses hard hat and any applicable safety gear

Required Licenses/Certificates/Registrations:

Associates or trade school degree in the field of automotive or diesel repair

ASE certifications / Air Conditioning 609 certification

Welding certifications

Qualified to perform BIT / DOT inspections

Brake Certifications for air systems

DOT Medical Card

Commercial Drivers License

First Aid Certification

OSHA 10

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

This document does not create an employment contract implied or otherwise other than an at-will employment relationship.