Fleet Technician - Tiffin

Homemakers Furniture Inc.; Iowa, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 82,656,000 - 90,922,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tools provided

Uniforms provided

Travel occasionally

Job summary

Homemakers is seeking a Fleet Technician in Tiffin, Iowa. You will maintain trucks, vans, forklifts, and warehouse equipment to keep operations running safely and efficiently. The role emphasizes hands-on repair, preventive maintenance, and accurate record-keeping.

Starting in October 2026, full-time with a Monday–Friday schedule. Pay is $30 per hour, with tools and uniforms provided and occasional travel to other locations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a diesel mechanic, automotive technician, fleet technician, or similar role preferred.
• Strong understanding of preventive maintenance for trucks, vans, forklifts, and warehouse equipment.
• Experience with lift gates, truck boxes, electrical & hydraulic systems is a plus.
• Ability to diagnose issues and complete minor to moderate repairs independently.
• Basic computer skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance on trucks, vans, forklifts, and warehouse equipment.
• Inspect brakes, tires, steering, suspension, batteries, and lighting systems.
• Maintain maintenance records and service schedules in Samsara.
• Coordinate repairs with outside service providers when needed.
• Ensure equipment is safe, reliable, and ready for daily use.

Skills

Diesel mechanic

Automotive technician

Fleet maintenance

Diagnose defects

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Samsara fleet software

Tools provided

Job description

Description

Fleet Technician

Homemakers

Tiffin, Iowa

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Pay: $30 per hour

Tools: Provided

Uniforms: Provided

Position to start in October, 2026

Keep Our Fleet Moving. Keep Our Customers Happy.

At Homemakers, our delivery team is a big part of what makes us successful, and behind every great delivery is a well-maintained fleet. We're looking for a hands-on, dependable Fleet Technician to help keep our trucks, vans, forklifts, and warehouse equipment running safely and efficiently.

If you enjoy solving mechanical problems, taking pride in quality work, and being part of a team that values what you do, we'd love to meet you. You'll join a stable Iowa company where reliability is appreciated, hard work is recognized, and your impact is visible every day.

What You'll Do

Keep Our Fleet Road-Ready

• Perform routine maintenance including oil changes, fluid checks, filter replacements, and DEF refills
• Inspect and service brakes, tires, steering, suspension, batteries, and lighting systems
• Complete lift gate maintenance, safety checks, and minor hydraulic or electrical repairs
• Maintain truck boxes, seals, roll-up doors, swing doors, and related components
• Perform minor welding, cable replacements, and roller adjustments as needed
• Track service schedules and maintenance records through Samsara fleet management software
• Maintain inventory of commonly used truck parts

Support Warehouse Equipment

• Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment
• Inspect hydraulic systems, batteries, chargers, forks, mast components, and safety systems
• Coordinate repairs with outside service providers when needed
• Help ensure warehouse equipment remains safe, reliable, and ready for daily use

Help Keep Operations Running Smoothly

• Shuttle trucks and vans to repair vendors for major service work
• Maintain accurate maintenance records for compliance and scheduling
• Communicate equipment downtime and repair priorities with managers and team members
• Support fleet and equipment needs across departments

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of experience as a diesel mechanic, automotive technician, fleet technician, or similar role preferred
• Strong understanding of preventive maintenance for trucks, vans, forklifts, and warehouse equipment
• Experience working with lift gates, truck boxes, electrical systems, hydraulic systems, and forklifts is a plus
• Ability to diagnose issues and complete minor to moderate repairs independently
• Basic computer skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Reliable, punctual, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Valid driver's license required

Bonus Opportunity

Occasional travel to our Tiffin or Urbandale locations may be needed to support other technicians or provide coverage when necessary.

Physical Requirements

• Standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, and climbing throughout the day
• Ability to safely maneuver equipment and products weighing up to 150 lbs.
• Comfortable working at varying heights

Schedule & Work Environment

• Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Typically Monday-Friday, with occasional urgent weekend repairs as needed
• Some schedules may be Tuesday-Saturday
• Work in a shop and yard environment, including occasional outdoor work in varying weather conditions

Why Homemakers?

? Stable, locally respected Iowa company
? Team-oriented environment
? Work that makes a real impact every day
? Variety in your work and equipment you'll service
? Opportunity to help build and support a growing operation in Tiffin

If you're someone who takes pride in keeping equipment running safely and efficiently, we'd love to have you on the team.