Diesel Fleet Mechanic Technician II

North American Transportation Management Institute; Oxnard (CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

North American Transportation Management Institute is seeking a skilled Fleet Technician to assist with preventive maintenance on tractors, trailers, and related equipment. Responsibilities include inspections, diagnostics, repairs, and accurate SAP documentation to ensure safety and reliability across the fleet.

The role requires knowledge of engine, transmission, electrical, and HVAC systems, with a background in heavy-duty vehicles and experience with diagnostic software.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two-year training in heavy/medium-duty truck technology or equivalent.
• ASE Certification in Automotive or Medium/Heavy Duty preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform required inspections and preventive maintenance on fleet vehicles to maximize safety and reliability.
• Diagnose malfunctions and perform repairs to manufacturer specifications.
• Document all work in the SAP Work Order system with accurate cause and correction notes.
• Develop efficiency with maintenance-related Sysco computer programs.

Skills

Vehicle systems knowledge

Electrical diagnosis

Welding and cutting

Computer-based diagnostic software

Troubleshooting and repair

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2-year heavy/medium-duty truck tech training

Tools

SAP

OEM diagnostic software

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

To assist Fleet Technicians in providing safe, reliable and cost-efficient vehicles by learning to perform quality preventive maintenance inspections and repairs as well as learning to perform diagnosis and repair as required to prevent breakdowns on road, reduce vehicle downtime and improve total fleet reliability.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform required inspections and preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment (Tractors, Trailers, Convertor Dollies, Lift Gates, Light Duty Vehicles) to maximize the safety, reliability, and cost efficiency throughout the life cycle of the fleet to include, but not limited to First Article Inspection (FAI)/Commercial Vehicle Inspection (CVI) (Annual) Inspections, Perform quality preventive maintenance inspections per company methods on all fleet vehicles including tractors, trailers, converter dollies, lift-gates, light-duty vehicles, and any other company-owned equipment, perform quality maintenance repairs as required to maximize safety and reliability on all fleet vehicles including tractors, trailers, converter dollies, lift-gates, light-duty vehicles and any company-owned equipment.
• Perform maintenance repairs on all vehicles such as inspections, scheduled repairs, malfunctions and road-call repairs in a safe, efficient, and quality manner, addressing all Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (VIR) write-ups timely, efficiently and correctly the first time, diagnose cause of any malfunction and perform repairs to manufacturer specifications including but not limited to engines, transmissions and clutches, drive-line, differential, steering and suspension, fuel and ignition system, exhaust systems (including regeneration systems), intake systems, electrical systems, brake systems, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems and lift-gate hydraulic, mechanical and electrical systems.
• Document all work performed on Work Order (SAP) using Complaint, Cause, and Correction Format.
• Learn and develop efficiency in all Maintenance Relates Sysco Computer programs.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Medium/Heavy Duty truck technical training 2-year school.

Experience

• Either, 1 Year Experience with 2 Year Technical Degree or 3 years experience in Fleet Maintenance and Repair.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

• ASE Certification ' Automotive or Medium/Heavy Duty.
• Current and Valid Drivers License, CDL-A Preferred.
• Annual Inspector Certification Knowledge Skills and Abilities.
• Brake Inspector Certification Knowledge Skills and Abilities.

Professional Skills

• Basic Knowledge and skill of all vehicle systems and Components.
• Knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and repair of electrical systems on all equipment.
• Understanding and skill in welding and cutting (gas, electric, MIG, TIG).
• Working knowledge of Computer-based diagnostic software for OEM component mfg

Physical Demands

• Physical demands to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend and crawl
• Vision abilities to include Close & Distance vision, color, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job.

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