Fleet Road Mechanic - Dallas, TX

Job summary

A Fleet Road Mechanic maintains the company fleet vehicles, at field sites, in good running order to include repairs and preventative maintenance. Must travel on a regular basis to field sites to perform maintenance work.

Responsibilities

• Maintain vehicles, which may include a company's fleet of cars, trucks, heavy equipment, tractor/trailers, and other motor vehicles at field sites, traveling extensively to sites that may be a good distance from each other.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance including oil changes and tune-ups.
• Perform tests on specific parts and systems to ensure proper function.
• Identify mechanical problems either visually or with computer diagnostic equipment.
• Examine critical parts and systems using a standard checklist.
• Repair or replace malfunctioning parts and systems such as brake pads, belts, water pumps, transmissions, and other mechanical parts.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic and diesel issues on units.
• Plan and establish timetable to complete repairs and maintenance. Notify Fleet Manager and others of repair schedule, prioritizing repairs as needed to meet operational requirements.
• Order parts as needed for repairs.
• Visit job sites on short notice to inspect vehicles, perform preventative maintenance, and repairs.
• Test drives vehicle to confirm safe and proper operation.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• An ideal candidate will have a High School diploma or GED.
• Must have completed a Vocational/technical school program or apprenticeship in auto repair or related field required and have three years of experience working as a mechanic with heavy equipment.
• Must live within a 45-minute commute from regular work site.
• Familiarity with personal computer and email preferred.
• Proven ability to demonstrate a high level of ethical behavior, integrity and trust.
• Knowledge of United Utility processes and procedures and utilization of developed tools to most effectively manage work is essential.
• Must actively demonstrate the United Utility company values and support the United Utility Ethics and Standards.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a working knowledge of United Utility and client technical manuals and procedures; to pass United Utility and client specific training and qualifications as required; to work overtime, to include shift work, weekends, and holidays as needed.

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