Diesel Mechanic
AerotekJob Title: Fleet Mechanic ManagerJob Description
This role oversees the maintenance and repair of a fleet of trucks, tractor trailers, pull-behind trailers, weld generators, and powered industrial trucks (PIT). The Fleet Mechanic Manager ensures all vehicles and equipment operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory standards. This position combines hands-on mechanical work with
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leadership responsibilities, requiring strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while meeting deadlines.
Responsibilities
• Conduct detailed inspections and diagnostic tests on vehicles to determine condition and identify worn or damaged parts.
• Oversee and coordinate the daily activities of mechanics, ensuring work aligns with federal, state, and local vehicle regulations.
• Perform and manage preventive maintenance schedules to keep equipment available for use and reduce major downtime.
• Install component and part upgrades, control corrosion, and complete winterization procedures for the fleet.
• Repair, adjust, overhaul, assemble, disassemble, and replace major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems including power and drive trains, electrical systems, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, and hydraulic systems.
• Verify vehicle performance by conducting test drives and adjusting controls and systems as needed.
• Maintain accurate vehicle service and repair records, including documentation of parts usage and repair times.
• Complete all required paperwork related to vehicle repairs in a timely and accurate manner.
• Estimate time and material costs for vehicle repairs, requisition new parts, and locate appropriate replacement parts.
• Ensure all work is completed within standard repair times and in accordance with established procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in compliance with OSHA standards and company safety procedures.
• Monitor and update a spreadsheet of all company vehicles, providing regular status updates to the leadership team.
• Work with limited supervision by establishing and following procedures to accomplish assigned tasks efficiently.
• Support and guide mechanics in troubleshooting complex mechanical issues and promote adherence to maintenance best practices.
Essential Skills
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience as a mechanic, preferably with commercial trucks.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and advanced troubleshooting skills.
• Hands-on experience with diesel engines, truck and trailer repair, and diesel maintenance.
• Experience in fleet maintenance and repair of multiple vehicle types, including Ford pickup trucks (350 and 450), semis, and trailers.
• Proficiency in preventive maintenance practices for diesel and automotive equipment.
• Ability to diagnose and repair power and drive trains, electrical systems, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, and hydraulic systems.
• Previous experience as an automotive or diesel mechanic.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with a focus on meeting deadlines and maintaining detailed records.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and follow established safety and maintenance procedures.
• Must provide and use own tools on the job.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
• State inspection license.
• Commercial Drivers License (CDL) preferred but not required.
• Experience working on commercial trucks and mixed fleets.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-demand environment with frequent overtime.
• Ability to lead and coordinate the work of other mechanics.
• Detail-oriented approach to documentation, paperwork, and recordkeeping.
Why Work Here?
Employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes multiple medical plan options, health savings account (HSA), vision, dental, disability, life and AD&D coverage, and a 401(k) with up to 4% match. The organization offers an Emp