Fleet Maintenance Technician

T Baker Smith, LLC.; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

T. Baker Smith, LLC in Houma, LA is seeking a Fleet Maintenance Technician to perform preventive maintenance and repair on company automobiles, boats, trailers, and other equipment.

The role ensures our staff have the resources needed to serve clients efficiently. The responsibilities include coordinating with field crews and PMs, scheduling maintenance, ordering parts, and upholding safety and environmental policies while performing duties in outdoor settings.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years related work experience; training or certification helpful.
• Maintain wiring and electrical systems on boats and trailers.
• Knowledge of automotive mechanics, engines and electrical systems.
• Read technical manuals and complete written reports and correspondence.
• Attention to detail and strong interpersonal communication.
• Automotive or outboard engine maintenance experience; willing to trailer work and light maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and unscheduled maintenance on equipment and vehicles; determine when maintenance is needed.
• Coordinate with Field Crew Coordinator, Lead Professional, Project Managers and Chiefs on maintenance and operation of equipment.
• Receive repair requests and schedule maintenance with internal work groups; set priorities.
• Order and maintain inventory of parts, materials, tools, and equipment.
• Follow Best Practices and Health, Safety and Environment policies; strive for no accidents or environmental harm.
• Carry out errands, deliver equipment, and other maintenance tasks as needed.
• Perform additional duties to exceed client expectations.

Skills

Experience

Wiring & electrical

Automotive mechanics

Manuals & reports

Attention to detail

Driver's license

Education

High School

Job description

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Job Title

Fleet Maintenance Technician

Job Type

Full-time

Location

Category

Associate

Education

High School

Job Description

Fleet Maintenance Technician

Location: Houma, LA

T. Baker Smith, LLC is seeking a motivated individual who specializes in equipment service and maintenance . Thisposition will be primarily responsible for the preventative maintenance, repair, and general care of company automobiles, boats, trailers, and other equipment to ensure TBS associates have the resources required to serve the firm’s clients.

The Opportunity:

• Performs preventative and unscheduled maintenance on equipment and vehicles, responsible for determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
• Communicates and coordinates with Field Crew Coordinator, Lead Professional, Project Managers and Party Chiefs on maintenance, upkeep, and operation of equipment.
• Receives requests for repairs and maintenance, coordinates repair and routine maintenance schedules with work groups within the firm, sets priorities, and determines feasibility of repairs.
• Orders and maintains appropriate inventory of automotive and equipment parts, materials, tools, and equipment.
• Performs all responsibilities in accordance with the TBS Best Practices, and the Health, Safety, and Environment policy, continuously striving toward our corporate goal of no accidents, no harm to people, and no damage to environment.
• Performs duties such as running errands, delivering equipment, and other maintenance tasks as needed or assigned.
• Performs other additional duties as assigned to ensure that value is being added to all projects by exceeding clients' expectations.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• 1-3 years related work experience, plus training or certification in related fields helpful.
• Ability to maintain wiring and electrical systems on the boats and maintaining outboards and boat trailers.
• Knowledge and understanding of automotive mechanics, familiarity with various engines and electrical systems, tools, parts, and how to use them required.
• Ability to read technical manuals and instructions, and complete written reports and correspondence.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, ability to troubleshoot, and excellent interpersonal communication skills also required.
• Automotive or outboard engine maintenance experience will be considered (willing to do trailer work and ability to pick up on the light maintenance on other equipment very quickly).
• Valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain license.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is generally outdoors and is exposed to the weather. Associate does ride in a boat and is frequently exposed to the noise, dust, smells, and other environmental factors present in such situations. Associate is required to drive vehicles and operate equipment.

Experience comes in different forms; many skills are transferable – and passion goes a long way. Here at TBS, we are in the business of cultivating people, and you are set up to succeed if you identify strongly with these values / behaviors; Growth oriented, Trustworthy, Responsive, Works hard, smart, & safe, Builds a positive team & family spirit, and are Enthusiastic & energetic.

We also know that diversity of background and thought can enhance problem-solving and encourage more creative thinking, which is why we are dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team.

Our purpose is investing in people to enhance communities and that commitment has endured for over 100 years. We pride ourselves in doing this by recruiting, hiring, and retaining diverse, passionate, and forward-thinking talent. T. Baker Smith is an equal opportunity employer, and we are dedicated to providing an inclusive and diverse environment for all associates.