Fleet Tech

Houston Methodist; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Houston is seeking an Automotive Fleet Technician to manage and ensure the safe operation of their fleet vehicles. The position requires a High School diploma and at least two years of related experience, ideally in a commercial fleet setting. Responsibilities include overseeing vehicle maintenance, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and collaborating with vendors for repairs. This role demands strong technical knowledge and the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent education.
• Educational training in Automotive field preferred.
• Two or more years of Transportation/Fleet/Repair experience required.

Responsibilities

• Works directly with department managers on fleet management.
• Reviews and schedules maintenance for fleet vehicles.
• Ensures all documentation for fleet is current and complete.

Skills

Automotive technology skills

Customer service communication

Mechanical aptitude

Proficiency in English

Use of power and hand tools

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

FLSA STATUS

Non-exempt

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
• Educational training in Automotive field preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• Two or more years of Transportation/Fleet/Repair experience required, demonstrating the ability to assess, plan and execute timely resolutions for routine and complex vehicle repairs.
• Experience in supporting a small to medium commercial fleet of vehicles, which range in size of a passenger sedan to a medium-duty cargo truck.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required

• CDL-C - Class C CDL License (State) - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV within 3 years

Preferred

• CDL-B - Class B CDL License (State)

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations.
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security.
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles.
• Sound understanding of automotive technology and a mechanical aptitude.
• Skills in the use of power and hand tools, use of diagnostic equipment and the operation of vehicles and equipment for diagnostic purposes.
• Knowledge of State Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Motor Carrier Regulations

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Works directly with the managers of all departments with assigned fleet vehicles to address safe operation, mechanical integrity and driver compliance for operating system-owned assets.
• Engages vendors/mechanics to complete Preventive Maintenance or unscheduled repairs with consideration toward minimizing downtime or impact to end-users.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Reviews all maintenance logs or communications on identified deficiencies to assigned vehicles and schedules time to assess proper method or means for repair.
• Contacts all departments to report findings, discusses repairs needed, the time to complete and expedites return of asset to routine use.
• Provides an efficient response time for executing simple or basic repairs through use of departmental assets and mobile fleet unit as deemed appropriate.

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for scheduling, completing & recording all maintenance work for fleet. Monitors safe utilization of all fleet assets by staff and conducts weekly reviews to report any known deficiencies in operation or upkeep.
• Ensures all Insurance, State Inspections and Registration renewals are complete and exercises removal and update of required documentation in each vehicle as needed.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Monitors business with key fleet vendors through review of work completed, efficient turnaround and quality of work to minimize overall downtime of vehicle assets and financial impact to the department(s).
• Ensures all repair and fuel invoices are submitted to Supervisor and accurately reflect service provided prior to expected time for payment or remittance.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintains knowledge of best practices for fleet repair including, but not limited to general maintenance, State and Federal motor carrier compliance, manufacturing and after-market equipment trends, as well as technology and software applications.
• Maintains up to date knowledge of Logistics operations to provide a seamless level of support to the organization and it’s ever-changing needs.

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

• Uniform: Yes
• Scrubs: No
• Business professional: No
• Other (department approved): No

ON-CALL*

*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.

• On Call* No

TRAVEL**

**Travel specifications may vary by department

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes