FLEET SHOP ASSOCIATE

Riverside Refreshments; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation/sick days

401 K Retirement Plan

Job summary

Riverside Refreshments Inc. seeks a Fleet Services Associate to support fleet operations with preventive maintenance, safety inspections, and facility upkeep.

You will help keep vehicles, facilities, and grounds clean, safe, and professional while assisting the Fleet Manager and maintenance team. The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, at least two years in a shop setting, basic computer skills, and DOT compliance.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum two years of experience in a shop setting.
• Basic computer skills.
• Basic written and verbal communications skills.
• Must meet all DOT requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform oil changes and fluid checks per manufacturer specs.
• Inspect tire pressure and maintain fluids as needed.
• Wash, clean, and detail fleet vehicles.
• Replace vehicle batteries and perform basic maintenance.
• Assist Fleet Manager and maintenance team with tasks and projects.
• Report maintenance and safety issues to management.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment per OSHA standards.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Written and verbal communication

DOT requirements

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Shop equipment basics

Job description

Riverside Refreshments Inc. is a family-owned company that has been in business for over ninety years offering beverage dales, vending, office coffee service, and cafeteria services in two states throughout the Central Savannah River Area.

The Fleet Services Associate supports the company's fleet operations by performing preventive vehicle maintenance, vehicle appearance services, safety inspections, and facility upkeep duties. This position helps ensure fleet vehicles, company facilities, and grounds are maintained in a clean, safe, and professional manner while supporting the Fleet Manager and maintenance team.

General Duties

• Perform oil changes and related services in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
• Check and top off vehicle fluids, including engine oil, brake fluid, power steering fluid, coolant, and windshield washer fluid.
• Inspect, check, and maintain proper tire pressure according to manufacturer recommendations.
• Wash, clean, and detail fleet vehicles, including trucks, trailers, and company vehicles, both interior and exterior.
• Replace vehicle batteries and perform basic battery maintenance as needed.
• Perform assigned preventive maintenance tasks and minor repairs.
• Conduct vehicle safety inspections and report deficiencies to management.
• Assist the Fleet Manager and maintenance technicians with projects and operational support activities.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment in compliance with company policies and OSHA standards.
• Operate motorized floor-cleaning equipment safely and effectively.
• Maintain facility grounds, parking lots, and surrounding areas by removing litter, debris, and other hazards.
• Monitor facility and fleet conditions and report maintenance, repair, or safety concerns to the Operations Manager.
• Follow all safety procedures and use cleaning products, chemicals, tools, and equipment responsibly.
• Assist with facility cleanliness and general housekeeping duties as assigned.
• Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned by management.

Work Environment

Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operations, i.e.) throughout the workday.
• Required to exert physical effort in handling equipment for less than one hundred pounds throughout the workday.
• Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, I.e.) often.
• Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes, or similar elements often.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, climb up and down ladder/stairs, and be able to work in bay under vehicles.
• Ability to work in all outdoor conditions, including potential severe weather elements, frigid conditions, rain, and ice.
• Normal setting for this job is: repair/maintenance shop.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma and/or GED.
• Minimum two years of experience in a shop setting.
• Basic computer skills
• Basic written and verbal communications skills (documentation, communication with peers, supervisors, i.e.)
• Must meet all DOT requirements.

Benefits Eligibility:

• Full-time Benefits: At Riverside Refreshments, Inc., we believe every employee should have the resources to be their best. As a part of our overall rewards, we offer medical dental and vision, life insurance, paid holidays, vacation/sick days and 401 K Retirement Plan and much more.

Riverside Refreshments, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class. When we collect your personal information as a part of a job application or offer of employment, we do so in accordance with industry standards and best practices and in compliance with applicable privacy laws.