Heavy Duty Diesel Fleet Mechanic

Summary

As a Fleet Mechanic, you will be responsible for performing maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on our fleet of vehicles, which includes light to heavy-duty tow trucks, heavy equipment, and common automobiles. Working in a DOT-regulated environment, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety, reliability, and compliance of our vehicles, helping to uphold our commitment to delivering exceptional service to our customers and employees.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Strict enforcement of company safety policy.
• Adheres to OSHA and all applicable state agencies to maintain a compliant fleet garage.
• Maintains all routine maintenance and more for the Ewing Bros Inc. fleet of 90 tow trucks and company vehicles.
• Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance on fleet vehicles to identify and address potential issues before they escalate, A / B / C Services.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic problems and perform repairs as needed to ensure optimal vehicle performance.
• Perform brake inspections, adjustments, and repairs in compliance with DOT regulations.
• Conduct thorough safety checks on all vehicles, including inspections of tires, lights, steering, and suspension systems.
• Keep accurate records of maintenance and repair work performed, including parts used and labor hours, using our designated tracking system.
• Coordinate with the Fleet Manager to prioritize repairs and maintenance tasks based on operational needs and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in maintaining a clean and organized work environment in the maintenance facility, and provide your own tools of your trade.
• Stay updated on industry developments, best practices, and regulatory changes related to vehicle maintenance and safety.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :

Strong attention to detail and hard deadlines set by state statutes and federal regulations.

Continuous Learning - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; seeks feedback to improve performance; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.

Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits the ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.

Use of Technology - Demonstrates required skills; adapts to new technologies; troubleshoots technological problems.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems promptly; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem-solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.

Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others and accepts feedback from others. Strong supervisory and leadership skills.

Conflict Resolution - Encourages open communications; confronts difficult situations promptly; maintains objectivity; keeps emotions under control.

Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; promotes a harassment-free environment.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values.

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; supports affirmative action and respects diversity.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Personal Appearance - Dresses appropriately for position based on guidelines in the handbook; keeps self well groomed.

Attendance / Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Dependability - Takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.; completes tasks on time or notifies the appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas.

Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment.

Planning / Organizing - Uses time efficiently; sets goals and objectives.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality. Completes work promptly; works quickly.

Reasoning Ability -   Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have experience with Microsoft Office software and basic computer functions. Experience using Outlook required and Excel.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

None is required for this role.   Mechanical training certificates are preferred but not required.

Safety and Security

Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions to and works to quickly resolve unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly. Adheres to and maintains OSHA regulations in the fleet shop.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Language Skills

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from manager(s) / Supervisors, clients, customers, and the general public. Bilingual is a plus, but not required.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent. Ability to accurately use a calculator.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and reach with hands and arms.  The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is frequently moderate and occasionally loud.

Acknowledgments The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position.  Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Salary : $25 - $35