Fleet Technician — Proactive Vehicle Maintenance & Diagnostics

UniFirst Corporation; Baltimore, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

401K with Company Match

Profit Sharing

Health Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount

Employee Referral Bonuses

Job summary

UniFirst is seeking a reliable Fleet Technician to perform preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance on fleet vehicles, ensuring safe, roadworthy condition and DOT compliance. The role includes maintaining vehicle appearance, sourcing parts, and using CMMS to track tasks.

Qualifications include 3–5 years of hands-on repair experience on medium to heavy-duty vehicles, strong diagnostic skills, and a valid driver’s license. Overtime and occasional road calls may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Associate’s degree from an accredited technical school or equivalent experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.
• Must meet all DOT regulatory requirements.
• CDL license is a strong plus, preferred for performing road tests and servicing Class A vehicles
• Strong diagnostic skills with GM drivability; diesel experience is a plus.
• Willingness to work overtime and perform occasional road calls.
• 3 – 5 years of hands‑on experience with medium to heavy‑duty vehicle repair, including: Preventative Maintenance, tire & wheel service, air & hydraulic brake systems, drivetrain and suspension, electrical and A/C systems computerized diagnostics.
• Proficiency with diagnostic software and basic computer skills
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs. safely

Responsibilities

• Ensure all assigned vehicles are properly registered and compliant with current plates, inspections, and documentation.
• Complete all scheduled preventative maintenance to minimize downtime and maintain fleet performance.
• Perform corrective and predictive maintenance to ensure vehicles are in safe, roadworthy condition and meet DOT and other regulatory standards.
• Maintain vehicle appearance to align with UniFirst branding and cleanliness standards.
• Keep the garage clean, organized, and safe; source parts and monitor pricing for cost-effective, high-quality repairs.
• Accurately track and manage maintenance tasks using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Perform additional tasks as directed by leadership to support overall fleet operations.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

GM drivability

Diesel experience

Electrical systems

A/C systems

Computer skills

Lifting up to 80 lbs

Education

Associate’s degree from a technical school

High school diploma or GED

CDL (strong plus)

Tools

Diagnostic software

CMMS

Diagnostic scanners

Job description

UniFirst is seeking a reliable Fleet Technician to perform preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance on fleet vehicles, ensuring safe, roadworthy condition and DOT compliance. The role includes maintaining vehicle appearance, sourcing parts, and using CMMS to track tasks.

Qualifications include 3–5 years of hands-on repair experience on medium to heavy-duty vehicles, strong diagnostic skills, and a valid driver’s license. Overtime and occasional road calls may be required.