Fleet Assistant - Chicago, IL

Pipe-View,-LL; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Pipe View America in Chicago is seeking a Fleet Assistant to help keep our mobile fleet safe, well-documented, and operational. You will monitor weekly inspection reports, update vehicle and equipment inventories, and assist with in-house repairs, ensuring smooth transport to repair sites.

This role blends mechanical aptitude with administrative duties, requires a valid driver’s license and DOT card, and involves interaction with field crews and vendors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Mechanical aptitude and knowledge required.
• 2+ years of mechanical repair a plus.
• Valid Driver’s License and DOT card (or ability to obtain a DOT card).
• Basic computer skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results while working on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and act upon weekly vehicle and equipment inspection reports.
• Update databases and inventory for vehicle and equipment repairs.
• Help facilitate in house repairs.
• Transport vehicles or equipment to and from repair locations & job sites.
• Monitor stocking inventory levels.
• Distribute supplies for field crews.
• Assist in placing new vehicles into service and removing old vehicles from service.
• Liaison with our vendors.
• Fast paced work environment with rapidly changing demands.

Skills

Data entry

Apple products

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Phone communication

Multitasking

Heavy lifting

Office & field work

Education

High school diploma or GED

DOT card

Driver’s License

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About this position

Description:

Summary/Objective The Fleet Assistant is responsible for Delivering Exceptional Experiences to our Clients by providing a highly functional, well documented, and technologically advanced fleet. Performs related duties as required.

What you can expect from Pipe View America

• The opportunity to work closely with and be supported by the best operations and administrations teammates in the sewer inspection / location industry
• A company that calls you a teammate, not an employee
• A workplace that “Respects Everyone” and recognizes hard work
• A workplace that understands the life balance and puts family first
• A company with a reputation of listening to clients and creating solutions for them
• A company that measures customer deliverables and experiences every week to “Drive Accountability” and “Ensure Exceptional Experiences”.
• “Promote Safety” is our number one Core Value

Essential Functions

• Commitment to Pipe View America’s core values, mission, and program
• Monitor and act upon weekly vehicle and equipment inspection reports
• Update databases and inventory for vehicle and equipment repairs
• Help facilitate in house repairs
• Transport vehicles or equipment to and from repair locations & job sites
• Monitor stocking inventory levels
• Distribute supplies for field crews
• Assist in placing new vehicles into service and removing old vehicles from service
• Liaison with our vendors
• Fast paced work environment with rapidly changing demands
• Performs related duties as required

Competencies

• Technology Skills – Data entry into applications, (specifically with Apple products. Mac, iPad, Microsoft office, etc.)
• Mechanical aptitude & knowledge and basic car & truck maintenance experience required
• Must be equally comfortable with mechanical and administrative duties
• Great attention to detail
• Personable and prompt phone communication
• Multitasking in fast paced environment
• Ability to complete repetitive tasks
• Ability to lift to 150 pounds (with assistance of push dolly and/or team assist)
• Must be comfortable working in an office environment as well as outside when necessary

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent is required
• Mechanical aptitude & knowledge is required
• 2+ years of mechanical repair a plus
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License and DOT card (or ability to obtain a DOT card)
• Basic computer skills required
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results while working on multiple projects simultaneously
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

Salary Description - $22.10 / hr

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment

This work environment involves high risks with exposure to potentially dangerous situations or unusual environmental stress that requires a range of safety and other precautions. This work involves physical exertion such as lifting, carrying, or pushing objects, at times, over 50 pounds with the assistance of mechanical and team lifting. Must be able to wear hard hat/helmet, safety glasses, goggles, safety shoes/boots, hearing protectors, safety vest and gloves. Exposure to extreme temperatures, animals/insects, electrical hazards, confine, heights, noise, dust, irritants, and moving mechanical parts.

Physical Demand

This role requires standing, walking, driving and use of electronic devices (such as tablets). This role requires the individual to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. This role requires the individual to make substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers often. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; and/or extensive reading.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 8-hour daytime shifts may fluctuate between 6 am and 5 pm based on needs. Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but the employee must be available during the “core” work hours of 6:00 a.m. to 5 pm and must work approximately 40 hours each week. Extended hours may be required based on the business need.

Travel

This role does require frequent travel to job sites and company facilities.

EEO Statement

Pipe View and Rabine Group of companies is an equal opportunity employer.