Automotive Preventive Maintenance Mechanic

U-Haul; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Career stability

Gym reimbursement program

Opportunities for advancement

Wellness programs

Job summary

U-Haul in Charlotte, North Carolina, is seeking a Preventive Maintenance Technician to perform crucial maintenance tasks on Ford and GMC trucks as part of fleet care. This role includes securing trucks, lubricating parts, conducting oil changes, and performing tire and brake maintenance.

Ideal candidates will have basic mechanical skills, a driver's license, and a willingness to work both independently and as part of a team. Additional benefits include paid holidays, gym reimbursement programs, and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical aptitude and repair experience preferred.
• Possession of a driver's license.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Regular attendance is important.

Responsibilities

• Secure trucks on lifts and ramps.
• Lubricate suspensions, perform oil changes, and replace minor parts.
• Perform tire and brake maintenance.
• Occasionally road-test vehicles.
• Use a proprietary electronic pre-inspection checklist.

Skills

Basic mechanical aptitude

Repair experience

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Job description

U-HAUL PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

U-Haul is seeking skilled technicians to perform preventive maintenance on Ford and GMC trucks as part of our fleet care program.

Primary Responsibilities

• Secure trucks on lifts and ramps.
• Lubricate suspensions, perform oil changes and replace minor parts.
• Perform tire and brake maintenance.
• Occasionally road-test vehicles.
• Use a proprietary electronic pre‑inspection checklist.
• Support additional tasks as directed by supervisors.

Minimum Qualifications

• Basic mechanical aptitude and repair experience preferred.
• Driver’s license.
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as individually.
• Basic mechanical aptitude.
• Basic computer skills.
• Regular attendance.
• Tools are provided for preventive maintenance technicians.

Work Environment

The work involves manual labor and requires safety awareness. Protective clothing or gear (masks, safety shoes, goggles, gloves, shields) may be required.

Physical Demands

Required to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. (assisted or unassisted). Frequent standing, sitting, and movement beneath equipment.

Benefits

• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days (if eligible).
• Career stability.
• Gym reimbursement program (if eligible).
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Valuable on‑job training.
• Complete benefit plan (if eligible).
• RRSP payroll deduction plan.
• Deferred profit‑sharing plan (if eligible).
• You Matter Program (EAP).
• Mindset App program.
• Wellness programs.
• Discounts on Apple products, Dell computers, hotels, and more.