Fleet Maintenance Technician

Dallas, TX
Full Time
Mid Level

Salary: $28.00-$30.00 hourly
Weekly Pay w/ Benefits Offered
Shift Available : Monday - Friday 

  • 6:30a - 3:30p w/ 1 hour lunch 

Responsible for performing preventive maintenance and repairs on fleet vehicles, including oil changes, tire rotation and balancing, fluid checks, and replacement of belts, hoses, and other components. Uses diagnostic equipment to identify and troubleshoot mechanical issues. Maintains accurate maintenance and repair records while following all safety procedures. Performs general mechanical work on vehicle systems including engines, fuel, electrical, and transmission components, and may operate equipment such as forklifts and engine hoists as needed.
 

Responsibilities

  • Service vehicles according to established preventive maintenance schedule.
  • Rotate and balance tires, change oil and filters, lubricate vehicle parts, inspect and replace hoses, belts, mirrors, lamps, and maintain all fluid levels.
  • Use diagnostic equipment to evaluate mechanical problems in vehicles.
  • Maintain accurate and updated records of preventive maintenance.
  • Operate tools, equipment, and machinery according to prescribed safety procedures.
  • Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately.
  • Maintain accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and services.
  • Diagnoses mechanical problems of vehicles.
  • Promotes high standards of safety and acceptable housekeeping methods in all working areas.
  • Performs mechanical duties such as a general mechanics functions and recognition and repair of all safety equipment.
  • Operate engine hoist and forklift as required.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.


Qualifications

  • Accredited High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • Minimum three (3) years auto/truck maintenance and repair experience.
  • Possess a current Texas Class “A” or “B” Commercial Driver’s License, with “P” and “S” endorsements.
  • Must be able to drive a vehicle with airbrakes.
  • Knowledge of school bus/automotive mechanical components.
  • Ability to work shifts as needed.
  • Ability to use time wisely to ensure proficient and effective operations.
  • Minimum of four (4) ASE Automotive Certifications (Automotive A1-A-8 or Medium/Heavy
  • Duty Truck T1-T6, or School Bus S1-S7) or obtain ASE certifications within 18 months of 18 months of employment, or TASBT Texas Association of School bus Technicians equivalent.
  • Possess and maintain airbrakes certification.
  • Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot and effectively perform repairs for all vehicles. This will
  • include removal/replacement of engines, fuel systems, electrical, and diagnose transmissions (RR).
  • Knowledge of Service Maxx, Diamond Logic builder, Cummins In-site, Mercedes, Detroit,
  • and Alison doc programs.
  • After treatment systems including EGR Valves EGR Coolers, SCR, DPF. DOC and Injector Diagnostics.
  • Turbo Chargers-Cylinder Cutout test-Leak down test-High Pressure pump test-ICP & IPR.
  • Ability to diagnose minor mechanical problems and perform repairs without supervision.
  • Ability to operate tools and equipment involved in vehicle repair.
  • Ability to lift heavy equipment and vehicle parts.
  • Ability to pass alcohol and drug test.
  • Ability to pass required bus driver safety training.
  • Acceptable driving record.
  • Ability to operate a school bus.
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