Fleet Mechanic

Colonial Group; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group seeks a Fleet Mechanic to perform preventative maintenance and repairs on fleet vehicles. You will receive work duties from the Lead Mechanic or management and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include maintaining PM programs, using AVMS for shop tracking, and assisting with cost control through purchasing and inventory management. Experience with DOT rules and a strong teamwork ethic are important.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining fleet vehicles and performing preventive maintenance to meet standards.
• Familiarity with DOT regulations and state vehicle laws.
• Proficiency in parts procurement, inventory control and cost awareness.

Responsibilities

• Maintain fleet vehicles focusing on Preventive Maintenance programs to meet 100% compliance.
• Utilize the AVMS fleet management system to track shop operations.
• Assist with cost control through purchasing and inventory management; support safety training to control vehicle costs.
• Ensure shop quality and OSHA standards; inspect vehicles for compliance with Vestis and DOT standards.
• Perform regular maintenance on delivery vans and company cars.
• Repair/maintain engines, brakes, electrical, suspension, and lift gates.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

DOT regulations

Inventory control

Team collaboration

Military maintenance

Flexible schedule

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Automotive Technology training

Tools

AVMS fleet system

Job description

Overview

The Fleet Mechanic performs preventative maintenance and repairs on fleet vehicles in a timely and cost efficient manner. Receives work duties and responsibilities from Lead Mechanic or management personnel.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Maintain fleet vehicles with focus on Preventative Maintenance programs to meet 100% compliance of standards;
• Utilize the AVMS fleet management computer system to track shop operation duties;
• Assist with cost control through purchasing, inventory management, as well as training others in the area of safety to assure that the vehicle assets are within reasonable costs;
• Responsible for maintenance of the shop quality requirements, cleanliness, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards. Regularly inspect vehicles to ensure compliance with not only Vestis standards, but also Department of Transportation (DOT) standards;
• Maintain regular vehicle maintenance on company vehicles (primarily delivery step vans, not excluding corp. cars);
• Repair and maintain medium gas and diesel engines, brake systems, electrical systems, suspension systems and lift gates;
• Conduct vehicle inspections;
• Replace general automotive parts, including but not limited to brakes, tires, hoses, and belts;
• Document vehicle repairs and inspections according to company guidelines;
• Conduct all repairs in a safe and efficient manner;
• Assist in more extensive repairs where needed, based on experience;
• Follow all and any Company workplace conduct requirements and policies;
• Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of role to support the business.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of DOT regulations, vehicle maintenance and applicable state vehicle laws to meet required standards;
• Military maintenance experience is a plus;
• Proficient in preventive maintenance control systems and in parts procurement and inventory control;
• Ability to multi task and work in a fast pace environment;
• Maintain a collaborative and team oriented environment in the shop;
• Ability to have schedule flexibility to include day, evenings,and/or weekends

Working Environment/Safety Requirements

• Position is situated in a vehicle repair environment.
• Exposure to varying temperatures depending on geographical location.

Experience

Two years or more of experience in all phases of fleet vehicle mechanical repairs including general maintenance and repair, wiring, engine overhaul and preventative maintenance scheduling.

Education

High School Diploma or GED; Associates degree in Automotive Technology or equivalent on the job training preferred, but not required.