Fleet Vehicle Maintenance Technician I

Duke Energy; Clarksville (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy announces a Vehicle Maintenance Technician I role. The position focuses on preventative maintenance, inspections, and repairs for light and medium duty vehicles and equipment at company facilities.

The role requires an auto/diesel/heavy equipment mechanics background or related experience, and a Class A CDL within 6 months. Onsite work involves safety-focused tasks, lifting, and occasional travel (15–25%).

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate's degree or certificate in auto, diesel, or heavy equipment mechanics or at least one year of related work experience.
• Must successfully obtain and maintain a Class A CDL license within 6 months of hire date.
• Must be able to stand and walk on concrete surface for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and/or push at least 100 lbs. several times per shift.
• Travel 15-25% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Federal DOT inspections.
• Assist on dielectric test inspections.
• Perform diagnostics and repairs on light and medium vehicles, (gas & diesel) forklifts, trailers, and powered equipment.
• Maintain the appropriate level of technical competence required to diagnose and repair vehicles/equipment.
• Perform hydraulic brake systems and component repairs.
• Assist with hydraulic component repairs.
• Assist with air brake system inspections and repairs.
• Assist higher classification of technicians with diagnostics and repairs on all vehicles/equipment.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair basic electric system components, cranking, lighting, charging and assist with basic A/C systems and component repairs.
• Complete all training requirements for Vehicle Maintenance Technician I in the timeframe established by the Company.

Skills

Auto/Diesel mechanics experience

Education

Associate's degree or certificate in auto, diesel or heavy equipment mechanics

Tools

CDL Class A license

Job description

Duke Energy announces a Vehicle Maintenance Technician I role. The position focuses on preventative maintenance, inspections, and repairs for light and medium duty vehicles and equipment at company facilities.

The role requires an auto/diesel/heavy equipment mechanics background or related experience, and a Class A CDL within 6 months. Onsite work involves safety-focused tasks, lifting, and occasional travel (15–25%).