Branch Fleet Technician

Socket.dev; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Badger Infrastructure Solutions is seeking a Branch Fleet Technician to maintain diesel equipment and hydrovac operations. The role includes inspections, preventive maintenance, and adjustments to ensure reliability and efficiency across the fleet.

The position requires a High School Diploma, a Licensed Heavy Duty Technician credential, and a valid Driver’s License (Class B CDL preferred). Expected hours may exceed 40 per week, with strong safety focus and documentation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• Licensed Heavy Duty Technician is required.
• Driver’s License is required; Class B CDL preferred.
• Knowledge of DOT compliance, laws, rules, regulations, and safety is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Performs inspection, diagnosis and repair of vehicles and equipment; conducts preventive maintenance such as oil changes and greasing.
• Conducts safety checks on trucks.
• Maintains communication with Branch Manager and Regional Fleet Staff.
• Keeps Hydrovac Fleet operating by following instructions, troubleshooting, and maintaining supplies.

Skills

Electronic diagnostics

Hydrovac equipment experience

DOT compliance knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Licensed Heavy Duty Technician

Tools

Fleetio

Microsoft

Outlook

Excel

Job description

The Branch Fleet Technician will be responsible for maintaining diesel equipment and hydrovac operation by performing inspections, preventive maintenance, and necessary adjustments and alignments. Corrects vehicle deficiencies and keeps accurate records with guidance and direction. Manages work orders in Fleetio to ensure comprehensive documentation and tracking. This role is crucial for ensuring the reliability and efficiency of diesel equipment, ultimately supporting the overall operational success of the organization.

The compensation for this role will be commensurate based on education and/or experience.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Performs inspection, diagnosis and repair of assigned vehicles and equipment and preventative maintenance such as oil changes and greasing of trucks
• Conducts safety checks on trucks
• Maintains a clear line of communication to the Branch Manager and Regional Fleet Staff and other staff in the maintenance department
• Keeps the Hydrovac Fleet operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical and regulation publications
• Occasionally may perform service calls for emergency breakdowns
• Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate/OSHA Standards and performs all work in accordance with established procedures
  

What We're Looking For:

• Education: High School Diploma
• Licensed Heavy Duty Technician
• Driver’s License required; Class B CDL license is preferred
• Demands include frequent sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, bending, lifting, and reaching. Employees must also crawl under vehicles, climb ladders, work in tight spaces, stand or kneel on cement floors, and regularly lift or move heavy objects such as tires, rims, and brake drums.
• Regularly required to lift or move objects weighing 25 to 50 lbs, with moderate grasping, lifting, pushing, and pulling of these objects
• Work may require more than 40 hours per week

What You'll Need For Success:

• Some knowledge with electronic diagnostics
• Experience with Peterbilt and Western Star chassis a plus
• Experience with troubleshooting Hydrovac equipment a plus
• Knowledge of DOT compliance, laws, rules, regulations, and safety is helpfulComputer literate: Fleetio (our fleet services technology,) Microsoft, Outlook, and Excel
• Will be required to provide your own standard tools; all specialty tools will be provided

Badger Infrastructure Solutions is the industry leader in non-destructive hydro-excavation (hydrovac) services. Since 1992, Badger has been innovating cutting-edge technology and providing services to a diverse customer base, including oil and gas, energy, industrial, construction, transportation and other markets, as well as numerous government agencies within Canada and the United States.

We hire great people from a wide array of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes Badger stronger.

There has never been a better time to join and grow with Badger.