Fleet Mechanic

Job Summary

The purpose of this position is to ensure that fleet vehicles and equipment is maintained and repaired in a safe, reliable, economical and serviceable manner. This is a Nicor Gas role focused on all preventive and certain advanced corrective maintenance activities on company fleet vehicles and equipment.

Functional Expertise:

• Performs all fleet vehicle and equipment preventive maintenance related activities in accordance with defined fleet procedures.
• Performs electric system diagnostic and repairs on all fleet vehicles and equipment; and performs diagnostics and solves drivability problems of all gasoline vehicles.
• Performs brake system diagnostics, repairs and component replacements on all fleet vehicles and equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
• Transports fleet vehicles and equipment between fleet service, third party establishments and operating areas; and performs vehicle and equipment fueling tasks in accordance with defined fleet procedures, company safety guidelines and state and federal regulations.
• Conducts fleet helper back-up and other duties as assigned.

Business Acumen:

• Identifies and informs supervisor and other qualified fleet personnel on vehicle and equipment preventive/corrective maintenance issues outside of their qualifications and expertise to ensure completion in a safe, reliable and timely manner.
• Organizes and effectively manages daily work assignments; and accurately records time, material and service charges in accordance with company policies, procedures and defined fleet work practices.
• Identifies and informs co-workers, peers and management personnel on unsafe conditions and/or work practices to ensure compliance to company policies and to mitigate personnel injuries or safety-related incidents.

Engagement:

• Engages with fleet, business unit and department personnel in a courteous manner and ensures transparency on fleet maintenance and transportation related activities.
• Engages with third party service providers, training and safety to ensure overall effectiveness in fleet maintenance and training related activities.
• Collaborates with fleet, other department and safety personnel/committees to ensure a safe work environment.

Driving Results:

• Executes responsibilities timely and accurately to ensure overall fleet vehicle and equipment availability, performance and reliability.
• Identifies and initiates fleet process, service and material improvements focused on enhancing departmental efficiencies and cost effectiveness.
• Provides timely and accurate information and system updates on pending fleet vehicle and maintenance activities to ensure efficient and effective resource scheduling.

Education, Certifications/Licenses:

Required:

• High school diploma or GED
• Commercial Driver's License class A (with air brake endorsement) * (note: Nicor Gas will send selected candidate to CDL training should a CDL not already be obtained)
• Must self-furnish enough tools to be able to perform daily work and obtain company complete Fleet Services Mechanic tool list per bargaining agreement (within 1 year of certification) *
• Pass company in-house Fleet Services Mechanic Certification test*
• A.S.E. certifications (minimum of 4 total and at least 3 must be from Engine Repair, Brakes, Electrical Systems, Engine Performance, or Suspension/Steering) (note: needs to meet job requirements by 120-day performance review except in the case of newly hired Fleet Mechanics who do not have the required ASE certifications, in which case needs to meet job requirements by 180-day performance review.
• Must be available to work (9:30am to 5:00pm Monday thru Friday)

Preferred:

• Automotive technology courses

Related Work Experience:

Required:

• 2-3 years’ experience in automotive work, including preventive and corrective maintenance, brake systems, electrical systems and tire mounting; or equivalent academic and education experience

Preferred:

• Exposure to utility, municipal or commercial fleet maintenance environment

Specific Skills & Knowledge:

Required:

• Reading, writing and computer/system skills sufficient to enter work orders, time, material and other required record keeping information into company supported systems.
• Ability to timely comprehend training on expected forms of communications with our customers including e-mail and voice mail systems, face-to-face and preventive maintenance/down lists.
• Ability to timely obtain and retain company required driving, safety and compliance training/certifications.
• Ability to comprehend and complete company defined hands-on training requirements of all preventive maintenance procedures and new types of equipment for all fleet vehicles and equipment.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of natural gas vehicles and related support systems

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• The position works in a garage and/or field environment.
• The position requires flexibility in working shifts as required.