Fleet Mechanic III

JOB TITLE:

LOCATION:

Santa Barbara

FLSA EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION:

Non-Exempt

Full-Time

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Fleet Mechanic III, under minimal to no supervision, performs complex repairs requiring advanced mechanical knowledge and skill, including the ability to diagnose, think critically, and work systematically on a wide variety of heavy-duty trucks and equipment. This position requires the ability to work across all major systems: Engine, drive-train, brakes, suspension, steering, electrical, hydraulic, air systems, and computer diagnosis.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include but are not limited to the following:

• Performs complex preventive maintenance tasks and repairs on heavy-duty trucks

  that require mechanical knowledge and skill including repairs on major systems and their components.

• Performs inspections, diagnostics, and repairs of electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake, and air systems on heavy-duty trucks and equipment under minimal to no supervision.

• Investigate malfunctions and breakdowns.

• Rebuilds and installs diesel, gasoline, and compressed natural gas engines by disassembling, inspecting, measuring, and evaluating internal and external engine parts, obtaining new parts, reassembling and installing engines, and testing equipment in accordance with technical requirements.

• Identifies and determines parts required for repairs of disassembled units.

• Road test fleet when necessary to diagnose malfunctions or to ensure that they are working properly.

• Responds to any type of service call and perform field repair.

• Reviews and completes the Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIR).

• Performs all work within a reasonable time.

• Communicates repair status with management.

• Conducts safety checks on vehicles.

• Utilizes fleet maintenance software program to document and track repair orders and any related information such as parts usage, time allocation, and status updates.

• Provides technical knowledge training to all other mechanics.

• Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate / OSHA Standards and performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.

• Performs other duties as assigned and at the discretion of the Fleet Maintenance Manager and/or Shop Coordinator.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities. The role invests time in coaching and mentoring. Contributes to knowledge sharing in area of technical expertise.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Doing Good: Maintains and promotes integrity and values in the conduct of all activities.
• Making Good: Takes responsibility and ownership for a problem, project, or issue.
• Treating Our People Well: Proactively seeks and finds ways to provide extraordinary service. Fosters respect for all individuals and points of view. Works cooperatively and effectively with others to achieve common goals characterized by pride, trust, and commitment.
• Observant: Ability to identify safety or operational deficiencies and to quickly implement a correction.
• Safety Matters: Actively participates in creating a safe and healthy workplace for our employees and our customers.
• Environmentally Focused: Takes initiative to preserve and improve our local environment for future generations. Makes every day Earth Day.

NEAT JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:

Diagnostic, Critical Thinking, Resourcefulness, Problem Solving, Dependability, Troubleshooting, Teamwork, Developing Talent

QUALIFICATIONS

• Highly proficient in troubleshooting and computer diagnosis.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret schematics.
• Must be able to diagnose, repair, and work on most if not all facets of heavy-duty trucks and equipment.

• Must have tools to perform the maintenance and repair work.

• Knowledge and ability to use hand and power tools

• Familiarity with using a computer is necessary to utilize fleet maintenance software programs.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment and have good decision-making ability
• At least eight (8) years of advanced-level mechanic experience maintaining, repairing, and rebuilding heavy-duty trucks and equipment.
• Experience and ability to be certified for fall protection.

• Experience and ability to be certified as an operator of a boom lift, scissor lift, and forklift.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license, commercial license is preferred.

• Certified Tire Industry Association (TIA), is a plus.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma or GED required. Preferred

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

CERTICATES, LICENSE, REGISTRATION

• Valid Class C Driver’s License

• Commercial Driver’s License Class A or B is a plus

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a mechanic shop environment;

WORK ENVIRONMENT

We are a drug-free & alcohol-free work environment.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. Work is performed primarily in a shop environment, occasional field environments that may require some travel from site to site, and is frequently exposed to dust, grease, fumes airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; extreme cold; extreme heat; and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.