Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled Fleet Mechanic to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of our fleet vehicles, ensuring they are safe and operational. This role requires a strong understanding of vehicle systems, including diesel engines, and the ability to diagnose and resolve mechanical issues efficiently. This role will perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on fleet equipment, enabling maximum operational rates while maintaining a safe, positive, and efficient work environment.
Duties
- Perform routine maintenance on fleet vehicles, including oil changes, brake inspections, and tire rotations.
- Diagnose and repair issues with diesel engines and other vehicle systems using automotive diagnostics tools.
- Align, assemble, and fabricate parts as needed to ensure optimal vehicle performance.
- Conduct thorough inspections of vehicles to identify potential problems before they become serious issues.
- Maintain accurate records of repairs and maintenance performed on each vehicle.
- Collaborate with other mechanics and technicians to ensure timely completion of repairs.
- Stay updated on the latest automotive technologies and repair techniques through ongoing training.
- Work in a safe manner.
- Maintain a clean, organized, professional work area
- Perform complex maintenance on fleet tractors, trailers, and other equipment, including hydraulics and the ability to weld.
- Maintain DOT Inspection schedules and routine maintenance as required on all fleet vehicles.
- Coordinate with GM and fleet manager as needed to perform DOT inspections and maintenance.
- Track, schedule, and perform routine preventative maintenance on all fleet equipment.
- Work with vendors and accounting to track maintenance costs and spare parts inventory.
- Perform quarterly and annual tool inventory
- Perform quarterly and annual parts inventory
Experience and Education
- Education – Certified Heavy-Diesel Mechanic for tractor/trailer equipment required
- Experience – minimum one to two years related diesel mechanic experience required
- Proven experience in vehicle maintenance and repair, particularly with diesel engines.
- Familiarity with schematics and technical manuals for various types of vehicles.
- Previous experience working in a dealership or similar environment is a plus.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot mechanical issues effectively.
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to safety standards in all repair work
- Experience with DEF systems is strongly preferred
Minimum Skills and Qualifications
- Adaptability – Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
- Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
- Ethical – Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
- Mechanical – Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
- Equipment Maintenance – Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
- Repairing – Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
- Communication, Oral – Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
- Communication, written – Ability to communicate effectively with others using the written word through notes, letters, manuals, reports, email, text, etc.
- Reliability – The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
- Problem Solving – Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
- Deductive Reasoning – The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
- Tolerance – Ability to work successfully with a variety of people without making judgements.
- Basic phone and computer usage
- Ability to learn and use a forklift
- Cutting, torching, welding
- Hold a valid driver’s license
- Valid CDL A license a plus
- DOT inspection knowledge & ASE certification a plus
Position Dimensions:
Number of Employees Supervised – 0
Budgetary Responsibilities – Yes
Revenue Generating Responsibility – N/A
Inventory/Company Assets – Yes (phone, computer, tools, uniforms, etc.)
Physical Demands:
- Physical Abilities
- Stand F (Frequently)
- Walk F (Frequently)
- Sit O (Occasionally)
- Handling / Fingering (Frequently)
- Reach Outward F (Frequently)
- Reach Above Shoulder (Occasionally)
- Climb O (Occasionally)
- Crawl O (Occasionally)
- Squat or kneel O (Occasionally)
- Bend O (Occasionally)
- Push / Pull
- 12 lbs or less O (Occasionally)
- 12 – 25 lbs O (Occasionally)
- 26 – 40 lbs O (Occasionally)
- 41 – 100 lbs O (Occasionally)
- Lift / Carry
- 10 lbs or less F (Frequently)
- 11 – 20 lbs O (Occasionally)
- 21 – 50 lbs O (Occasionally)
- 51 – 100 lbs O (Occasionally)
- Over 100 lbs O (Occasionally)
N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation
O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 – 2.5 hrs/day)
F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 – 5.5 hrs/day)
C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)
- Other Physical Requirements
- Vision – Near, Peripheral, Depth Perception
- Senses of Sound, Smell, Touch
- Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Benefits:
- Home Daily
- Paid Training & Orientation
- Semi-Monthly Direct Deposit
- PTO Program (80 hours annually, accrued at 6.67 hours/month)
- Michigan paid sick leave (for Michigan residents)
- 8 Paid Floating holidays (prorated based on start date)
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (1st of the month following 60 days of employment)
- 401K & 401K Matching (after 6 months of employment)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Company Uniforms (after completion of introductory period)
- Company Cell Phone
- TWIC & CDL License Reimbursement
- $2,000 EGS Referral Bonus (for qualified referrals CDL A) (Paid at 365 days)
- $500 EGS Plant Position Referral Bonus (Paid at 365 days)
- $250 Safety Bonus paid Quarterly (if all requirements are met)
Evergreen is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or, protected veteran status. EEO is the Law.
If you are passionate about automotive repair and looking for an opportunity to contribute your skills in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply for the Fleet Mechanic position.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $34.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Adrian, MI 49221 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Adrian, MI 49221: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
