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Fleet Preventative Maintenance Technician

Job Type : Non Exempt

Pay : Hourly

Benefits:

• Benefits Available and vary per position and location.

Are you a real go-getter looking for an amazing opportunity with a nationwide full-service-utility contractor offering competitive wages and incredible benefits? Keep reading because this job might be for you!

Since 1928, Asplundh has been dedicated to safe, efficient, and innovative line clearance services for the utility industry. Reliable, uninterrupted power is an important service provided by the world's electrical utilities and Asplundh has the expertise to help keep the power flowing. Diversification over the years has opened up vegetation management services to other specialized markets such as municipalities, railroads, pipelines, helicopter vegetation services, and departments of transportation.

A family-owned and operated corporation headquartered near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Asplundh has grown to employ over 33,000 service professionals throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

We are currently seeking an experienced and talented Fleet Preventative Maintenance Technician to join our dynamic team. In this

position, you will be responsible for traveling with maintenance-related supplies to dispersed equipment and performing on-site maintenance activities on all machinery and vehicles, from heavy-lift equipment to light duty trucks. Your duties will include monitoring inventory, inspecting vehicles, and performing preventative maintenance.

The role is planned for off-shift work. This can be flexible and can include nights and weekends. To succeed in this role, you should be physically and mentally fit and have a solid knowledge of basic mechanic’s tools, service, and diagnostic equipment. Our

ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, with excellent communication and customer service skills.

Mechanic Responsibilities:

 Communicate within our organization to coordinate and schedule PM activities in an efficient manner

 Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles

 Operate and inspect machines or vehicles to diagnose defects or functionality problems. Alert clients on issues that will prohibit their vehicles from passing inspection.

 Assemble mechanical components according to specifications.

 Design a plan of action for all maintenance tasks Maintain work logs, repairs, and maintenance records, in written or electronic form

 Monitor inventory and order new parts when necessary.

 Offer consultation on maintenance and preventative procedures to machine and vehicle users.

 Operate individually and within a team environment

 Ensure compliance with all health, safety and environmental regulations, and with company policies and procedures; perform daily equipment inspections, as well as identify and assist in correcting unsafe conditions

Mechanic Requirements:

 High school diploma or equivalent qualification.

 Knowledge of Preventative Maintenance scheduling

 Certification from a vocational school or trade school is preferred.

 A minimum of 2 years of journeyman level mechanic experience required

 In-depth knowledge of vehicle diagnostic equipment and mechanical systems.

 Strong attention to detail with an aptitude for problem-solving.

 Excellent communication and customer service skills.

 Physical Requirements: sitting, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, twisting, climbing, balancing, bending (bending at the waist, lifting above the waist and lifting below the waist), kneeling, reaching, grasping (use of both hands), squatting, repetitive motions, manipulative finger movements with both hands, use of wrists (flexing or rotating with both wrists), use of both feet, use of arms

above and below shoulder, work extended periods of time in same position, perform duties in all

climates i.e. weather, extreme temperatures, tolerate heights, lift and carry up to 75 lbs., work in

confined spaces, capable of wearing respiratory and other personal protective equipment

 Valid drivers' license required.

 Must pass a background and/or Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check

 Must pass a pre-employment drug test

We Offer:

 Secure, long-term employment

 Competitive wage and benefits package

 Training and development

 Opportunities for advancement

 OT available

Other potential qualifications:

 Automotive Service Excellence Mechanics Certification (A.S.E Certification).

 Experience working on and/or repairing Hydraulic systems on fleet vehicles.

 Certification for Aerial Device Maintenance.

Pre-Screen

• Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.

Physical Requirements:

• Rarely: walking, kneeling, squatting, crawling, seeing distant, climbing on/off truck, climbing, lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., depth perception, color vision, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, balancing, lifting up to 10 lbs., lifting up to 50 lbs.

• Occasionally: standing, stooping, body twisting, gripping, reaching, range of motion, climbing stairs.

• Frequently : sitting, sense of touch, manual dexterity, speaking clearly, reading, hearing-speech range.

• Constantly: seeing.

Safety

Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and requirements to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must have sufficient eyesight to judge distance/coordination of equipment and tools, be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods, be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, be able to wear personal protective equipment as necessary, be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day, have the endurance necessary to traverse various terrain, be capable of performing job duties throughout a standard 8- or 10-hour day, be able to communicate with others, read, write, and comprehend written/verbal job instructions and information, and communicate and handle conflict professionally.

• Able to identify job site hazards.

• Exhibits and carries out cognitive problem-solving skills.

• Able to read, comprehend, and visualize job build and all prints.

• Works near/around energized, hazardous parts and equipment.

• Exposed to traffic.

• Works around excessive noise from machines (bore drill, backhoe, trencher, mini excavator, bucket trucks, digger derricks, concrete saw, jackhammers).

• May be exposed to hot and cold environments, poisonous plants or reptiles, and stinging insects.

About Us:

As a full-service utility contractor, Asplundh performs tree pruning and removals, right-of-way clearing and maintenance, vegetation management with herbicides, and emergency storm work and logistical support. Asplundh is the parent company of UtiliCon Solutions whose subsidiaries provide overhead and underground line construction, planning and design, meter reading and AMR/AMI installation, electrical testing, and street lighting/traffic signal services. Asplundh also operates Rotor Blade Airborne Utilities Management, overhead electric distribution, and transmission lines using MD 500 helicopters.

Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation should contact the ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext. 1339.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.