Fleet Mechanic

Knoxville Utilities Board; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Knoxville Utilities Board is seeking a skilled vehicle maintenance technician to inspect, diagnose, and repair a diverse fleet of vehicles and equipment. You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot systems, and perform welding and fabrication as needed within a large shop environment.

The role requires reading service manuals, strong customer service, and the ability to obtain a Class A CDL. Wages reflect local market and evening shift hours; KUB emphasizes safety, training, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to interpret and work from sketches or service manuals.
• Strong customer service and teamwork skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Class A Commercial driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, brake, suspension, and hydraulic systems
• Perform routine maintenance and service on vehicles and equipment
• Troubleshoot hydraulic components and perform welding, fabrication, and body repairs as needed
• Complete required training to stay current with KUB’s fleet technologies

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Read sketches/service manuals

Education

Two years on-the-job training / apprentice setting

ASE certifications (automotive or heavy truck)

Tools

Shop equipment (lathes)

Test equipment

Hydraulic/pressure gauges

Welding equipment

Front end alignment equipment

Job description

Work Hours: 40+ hours / week: M - F (2:30PM-11:00 PM)

About KUB: KUB is one of the largest public utilities in the country providing safe, reliable, and affordable electric, gas, water, wastewater, and fiber services to more than 520,000 customers in Knoxville and parts of seven surrounding counties. We are looking for employees who want to be a part of a mission-driven organization with strong values that support a skilled, diverse, and inclusive workforce.

About the Role: Join KUB’s team and put your mechanical skills to work maintaining and repairing a diverse fleet of vehicles and equipment! Under general supervision, you’ll perform inspections, preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on vehicles powered by diesel, gasoline, CNG, E85, and electric batteries. If you enjoy hands-on problem-solving and working with diverse vehicle systems, bring your skills to KUB!

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, brake, suspension, and hydraulic systems
• Perform routine maintenance and service on a variety of vehicles and equipment
• Troubleshoot hydraulic components and perform welding, fabrication, and body repairs as needed
• Complete required training to stay current with KUB’s fleet technologies

Physical Requirements

Requires bending, stooping, lifting, and working in awkward and strenuous positions to repair or inspect vehicles and construction equipment. Requires above normal mental and visual alertness quite frequently. Works inside shop most of the time. Exposed to equipment and machine noise, odors of exhaust and fumes normally associated with a large shop. Works outside as required in any kind of weather to repair construction equipment or vehicles on location. Physical demands for a specific position within this classification may vary and / or exceed those demands described above.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to interpret and work from sketches or service manuals
• Strong customer service and teamwork skills
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Class A Commercial driver's license

Please note that due to job responsibilities, KUB does not provide immigration sponsorship for and/or based on this position.

Preferred Requirements

• Two years on-the-job training in an apprentice-type setting or as a utility work
• Ability to inspect, troubleshoot, and repair aerials, derricks, basic hydraulics, basic electrical, and cranes
• Ability to perform hydraulic system diagnostics and repair, electrical system diagnostics, read hydraulic and electrical schematics as well as use fluid and load testing tools
• Ability to operate specialized shop equipment and tools (i.e., lathes, test equipment, presses, saws, drills, welding equipment, front end alignment equipment, etc.)
• Working knowledge of equipment manufacturers and replacement parts for vehicles/equipment
• Mechanical training acquired in a vocational school environment
• ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) Certification(s) in automotive or heavy truck categories

About The Selection Process

Phase 2 – Experience, training, and education evaluation

Phase 3 – Interview with department representatives

Phase 4 – Written, performance, and behavioral exercises

Phase 6 – Physical assessment and/or drug screen*

*KUB is part of the Tennessee Drug Free Workplace Program

If special accommodations are needed at any phase of the selection process, please notify Human Resources in advance.

Knoxville Utilities Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer