Fleet Technician

Homemakers Furniture Inc.; Urbandale (IA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Homemakers Furniture Inc. is seeking a dependable Fleet Technician to support our delivery fleet, service vans, warehouse forklifts, and material handling equipment.

You will help ensure vehicles and equipment are reliable, compliant, and efficient to keep our operations moving and customers satisfied. The role requires hands-on maintenance and timely repairs, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience as a diesel mechanic, automotive technician, or fleet service technician (preferred).
• Basic knowledge of computers.
• Punctual, flexible, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of preventative maintenance schedules for medium-duty trucks, vans, LP and electric forklifts.
• Experience with lift gates, truck boxes, basic electrical/hydraulic systems, and warehouse equipment such as forklifts and reach trucks (preferred).
• Ability to diagnose and perform minor to moderate repairs in-house.
• Valid driver's license.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled oil changes, filter replacements, fluid checks, and DEF refills on trucks and vans and forklifts.
• Conduct regular brakes, tires, suspension, steering, lighting, and battery inspections.
• Complete lift gate lubrication, safety checks, and minor hydraulic/electrical repairs.
• Inspect and service truck boxes, seals, roll-up doors, and swing doors.
• Perform minor welding, cable replacements, and roller adjustments as needed.
• Maintain service intervals and records for trucks and vans using fleet management software within Samsara.
• Keep stock of truck inventory parts.
• Perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on warehouse equipment including forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Inspect hydraulic systems, batteries, chargers, forks, mast components, and safety systems on material handling equipment.
• Coordinate service and repairs with vendors for warehouse equipment when needed.

Skills

Diesel/fleet maintenance experience

Basic computer skills

Valid driver's license

Organizational skills

Job description

Why Work at Homemakers?

Homemakers is looking to add an experienced Fleet Technician to our team. This role is essential to keeping our commitment to excellent customer service on track by maintaining and repairing our fleet of trucks, vans, and vehicles. At Homemakers, you'll be part of a stable, locally respected company that values teamwork, takes pride in quality work, and invests in the people who keep our operations moving. We offer a supportive environment where your skills are appreciated, your work makes a visible impact, and reliability is recognized.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a dependable Fleet Technician to support all Homemakers delivery trucks, service vans, warehouse forklifts, and material handling equipment. This role is crucial in ensuring all vehicles and equipment are reliable, compliant, and efficient.

The successful candidate MUST have the ability to perform the key responsibilities below.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform scheduled oil changes, filter replacements, fluid checks, and DEF refills on trucks and vans and forklifts
• Conduct regular brakes, tires, suspension, steering, lighting, and battery inspections
• Complete lift gate lubrication, safety checks, and minor hydraulic/electrical repairs
• Inspect and service truck boxes, seals, roll-up doors, and swing doors
• Perform minor welding, cable replacements, and roller adjustments as needed
• Maintain service intervals and records for trucks and vans using fleet management software within Samsara
• Keep stock of truck inventory parts
• Perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on warehouse equipment including forklifts and pallet jacks
• Inspect hydraulic systems, batteries, chargers, forks, mast components, and safety systems on material handling equipment
• Coordinate service and repairs with vendors for warehouse equipment when needed

Education and Experience:

• 2+ years' experience as one or more of the following diesel mechanic, automotive technician, or fleet service technician (preferred)
• Basic knowledge of computers
• Punctual, flexible, and able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong knowledge of preventative maintenance schedules for medium-duty trucks, vans, LP and electric forklifts
• Experience with lift gates, truck boxes, basic electrical/hydraulic systems, and warehouse equipment such as forklifts and reach trucks (preferred)
• Ability to diagnose and perform minor to moderate repairs in-house
• Valid driver's license
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Qualifications:

• Shuttle trucks and vans to/from Housby or other vendors for major repairs
• Keep detailed maintenance logs for compliance and scheduling purposes
• Communicate proactively with managers on vehicle and equipment downtime and priorities
• Maintain and support warehouse equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation across all departments

Optional:

• Travel to Tiffin or Urbandale to support other technicians or cover absences

Physical Expectations

• Standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing
• Maneuvering equipment and products weighing up to 150 lbs.
• Comfortable working at varying heights

Working Conditions

• Full-time, 40 hours/week
• Monday-Friday schedule; occasional weekend work if urgent fleet needs arise. It could be Tuesday-Saturday as well.
• Shop and yard environment with exposure to weather during inspections and shuttling