Fleet Mechanic - Entry Level

Area Truck and Equipment; Elkton (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Area Truck and Equipment is seeking a skilled diesel/heavy-duty mechanic to diagnose, maintain, and repair a diverse fleet supporting the electric utility and commercial sectors.

You will work on Ford, Freightliner, Cummins, and other powertrains, performing advanced diagnostics and on-site repairs. The role requires a valid driver's license, 40+ hours weekly, and your own tool kit, with CDL possible within 6 months.

Qualifications

• Must have a current, valid driver's license with the ability to obtain a Class A CDL within 6 months
• Work 40+ hours per week to include holidays, weekends and/or storm events as needed
• Must possess your own basic mechanic tools kit (specialty tools are supplied)
• Working knowledge of health, safety and environmental protection practices and procedures

Responsibilities

• Perform proper maintenance and repair of our heavy-duty trucks, pickup trucks, specialized equipment, and trailers
• Document repairs and inspections with writing/typing skills
• Use welding and cutting equipment to repair or fabricate parts
• Road test, inspect, and diagnose repairs on heavy-duty trucks and equipment
• Knowledge of transmissions, differentials, PTO drives, clutches, and drive-train components
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems and components including pumps, cylinders, motors, and control valves
• Field repairs and on-site maintenance as needed
• Retrieve diagnostic trouble codes and interpret scan tool data
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems and controls, including computer-controlled components
• Order parts and supplies from designated vendors
• Work with shop and site personnel under supervisor
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Diagnostics

Maintenance

Welding

Electrical systems

Transmissions

Hydraulics

Documentation

Teamwork

Mechanic tools

Tools

Mechanic tools

Job description

Area Truck and Equipment (ATEC) delivers top-tier, cutting-edge diagnostics, maintenance, and repair services for our in-house fleet. We are committed to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and team-oriented workplace where employees are supported and able to perform at their best.

We foster innovation, collaboration, and continuous growth- empowering our employees to develop both professionally and personally.

Guided by our core values-Team First, Customer Focus, and Own It-we hold ourselves to a higher standard. We recognize and advance individuals who consistently demonstrate these principles. Our people are dependable, driven, and aligned- working together to build strong partnerships and deliver results.

Position Summary:

• Perform advanced diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on a diverse fleet supporting the electric utility industry
• Service and repair Ford F-150s, Super Duty trucks, Freightliner M2 bucket and digger trucks, trailers, and related equipment
• Maintain and troubleshoot bucket and digger systems, including Altec and Terex units
• Work on a wide range of powertrains, including:
  • Ford 5.0L and 3.5L EcoBoost engines
  • Ford 6.7L Power Stroke diesel engines
  • Cummins ISB 6.7L and ISL 9 engines
  • Allison automatic transmissions

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for performing proper maintenance and repair of our new cutting-edge fleet of heavy-duty trucks, pickup trucks, specialized utility equipment, and trailers.
• Possess writing and typing skills to properly document repairs and inspections performed.
• Use welding and cutting equipment to make repairs or fabricate special parts and customize equipment.
• Road test, inspect and troubleshoot heavy duty trucks and equipment to assess condition and diagnose repairs.
• Must possess basic working knowledge of automatic and manual transmissions, differentials, power-take-off drives, clutches and related drive train components.
• Must possess basic working knowledge of hydraulic systems and components to include pumps, cylinders, motors, and control valves.
• Field repairs and maintenance will be necessary when equipment is on-site.
• Retrieve diagnostic trouble codes and interpret scan tool data
• Troubleshoot, adjust, replace, repair and rewire electrical systems and components, such as ignitions, signals, lights and electrical controls, including computer-controlled components.
• Order parts, supplies, and tools from designated vendors.
• Work in conjunction with other shop and job site personnel under the direction of shop supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have a current, valid driver's license with the ability to obtain a Class A CDL within 6 months
• Work 40+ hours per week to include holidays, weekends and/or storm events as needed
• Must possess your own basic mechanic tools kit (specialty tools are supplied)
• Working knowledge of health, safety and environmental protection practices and procedures

• Must be able to lift 75 lbs.
• Must successfully complete a criminal background check and drug screen