Fleet Mechanic
3 months ago
Santa Ana
Job Description Job Title: FLEET MECHANIC EXEMPT: NO LOCATION: SA/IE/ RIV/ SAC/Chino HOURS: 8:00am - 5:00pm DEPARTMENT: Fleet DAYS: Monday-Friday SUMMARY: The Fleet Mechanic will inspect, maintain, and repair a variety of company vehicles and heavy equipment. The ideal candidate will possess strong diagnostic abilities, hands-on mechanical experience, and a commitment to safety and efficiency. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (Other duties may be assigned) • Perform repairs on gasoline and diesel engines, transmissions, and differentials, including fuel, ignition, electrical, and cooling systems; power transmissions; universal joints; hydraulic units; steering mechanisms; wheel alignments; and emissions control systems, • Disassemble, clean, inspect, repair, adjust, and install components; perform routine preventative maintenance on automobiles, trucks, trailers, and related equipment, • Perform preventative maintenance on trucks and construction equipment, • Inspect and repair vehicles to ensure compliance with emissions standards, • Perform minor arc and gas welding repairs as needed, • Change tires and balance wheels, • Install and maintain electrical components, including lighting systems, warning lights, and starting/charging systems, • Repair vehicle body and chassis components using hand and power tools; install and repair power take-off equipment, • Follow all safety procedures and guidelines at all times, • Complete all required documentation accurately and in a timely manner, • Replace and adjust headlights; install and repair accessories such as radios, heaters, mirrors, and windshield wipers, • Report unsafe work conditions or practices to a supervisor immediately, • Maintain a clean and organized work area, • Perform field service calls as needed to keep fleet vehicles and equipment operational Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Education and/or Experience: • High school diploma or equivalent, • Minimum of three (3) years of full-time experience in automotive and/or truck repair, or equivalent experience, • Working knowledge of gas and arc welding Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Working knowledge of modern automotive and heavy equipment maintenance methods and procedures, • Ability to safely and effectively use standard and specialized automotive repair tools and equipment, • Knowledge of lubricants and their proper application, • Ability to diagnose and repair engine and mechanical system issues, • Ability to use power tools and specialized equipment skillfully, • Ability to maintain accurate records related to work performed, • Ability to operate motor vehicles safely and effectively, • Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative in learning new techniques and technologies, • Working knowledge of heavy equipment (e.g., loaders, excavators, skid steers) Other Requirements: • Ability to work in physically demanding conditions, including awkward positions and lifting heavy objects, • Valid Class "C" California driver's license with a satisfactory driving record, • Must provide own tools, • English required; bilingual in Spanish is a plus, • Ability and willingness to travel to other company locations to support maintenance and repair needs Physical Requirements: • Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull heavy objects (up to 50-75 lbs regularly, occasionally more), • Ability to work in physically demanding positions, including bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching, • Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time, • Manual dexterity to operate hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment, • Visual acuity to inspect equipment, read gauges, and perform detailed mechanical work, • Ability to tolerate exposure to noise, vibration, dust, and fumes, • Ability to respond to emergency repairs and perform work under time constraints Work Environment: • Combination of shop work and outdoor field service at landscaping job sites and company yards, • Regular exposure to weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and sun, • Frequent contact with dirt, mud, grass, debris, oil, grease, and chemicals (fuel, lubricants, etc.), • Work performed around landscaping and heavy equipment such as mowers, trucks, trailers, skid steers, and other machinery, • May require travel between multiple yard locations and job sites, • Fast-paced environment with changing priorities, especially during peak landscaping seasons