Fleet Operations Technician

At Vitalant, the impact you make doing work that is purposeful, meaningful, and worthwhile is vital. As a member of our non-profit organization, you can be impact-inspired to provide vital clinical services to communities nationwide, vital products to those in need of a donor's generosity, or vital scientific research that advances blood safety worldwide. Compensation Considerations Grade: 117 Pay Rate: 48,693 - 63013 Annual DOE Work Schedule: 10:00 am - 6:30 pm M-F Work Shift (if Applicable) Shift 1 (United States of America) Job Description Grade: 117 Pay Rate: 48,693 - 63013 Annual DOE Work Schedule: 10:00 am - 6:30 pm M-F Keep Our Fleet Moving. Help Save Lives. Make a Difference with Vitalant At Vitalant, every role plays a part in saving lives. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit blood and biotherapies healthcare organizations, we depend on dedicated team members to help ensure lifesaving blood products reach the patients and hospitals that need them. We're looking for a proactive, mechanically inclined Fleet Operations Technician who takes pride in keeping vehicles safe, reliable, and ready for the road. In this hands-on role, you'll be the go-to fleet resource at a high-volume Vitalant location, helping maintain the vehicles that support blood collection, transportation, and distribution. From coordinating preventive maintenance and monitoring vehicle performance to troubleshooting mechanical issues and partnering with service providers, your work will help keep our operations running smoothly. When our fleet is ready, our teams can deliver on our lifesaving mission. What You'll Get At Vitalant, your work matters, and so do you. You'll have the opportunity to build a rewarding career with an organization committed to making a meaningful difference in communities across the country. As Part Of Our Team, You'll Enjoy Purpose-Driven Work: Make a direct impact by supporting the transportation and collection operations that help save lives every day. Collaborative Environment: Work alongside dedicated professionals who share a commitment to safety, reliability, and service. Professional Growth: Expand your experience with fleet management technology, preventive maintenance, vehicle diagnostics, and operational coordination. Meaningful Responsibility: Take ownership of fleet readiness and contribute ideas that improve efficiency, safety, and performance. Competitive Rewards: Access Vitalant's comprehensive benefits and employee programs, subject to eligibility. What You'll Do As a Fleet Operations Technician, you'll play an essential role in maintaining the safety, reliability, and operational readiness of our fleet. Keep Our Fleet Ready for the Road Serve as the primary on-site resource for fleet operations, vehicle readiness, and day-to-day fleet coordination. Ensure vehicles, including buses, box trucks, sprinter vans, and passenger vehicles, are safe, properly equipped, and ready for daily operations. Coordinate vehicle inspections, maintenance appointments, repairs, and transportation to service facilities. Monitor vehicle availability, communicate repair updates, and arrange temporary transportation solutions when needed. Partner with Collections, Distribution, Warehouse Operations, and Fleet Management to minimize downtime and keep operations moving. Stay Ahead of Maintenance Needs Manage preventive maintenance schedules and ensure required services and inspections are completed on time. Monitor fleet management and telematics systems to identify diagnostic alerts, maintenance needs, and vehicle performance trends. Use vehicle data and reporting tools to anticipate mechanical issues and recommend proactive solutions. Maintain accurate electronic maintenance records, vehicle histories, and service documentation. Put Your Mechanical Skills To Work Conduct routine vehicle inspections and readiness checks. Perform light maintenance, including fluid checks, battery inspections, tire pressure checks, lighting inspection…

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