Fleet Maintenance Job Description

Fleet Maintenance Job Description

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Fleet maintenance provides on-site Driver Road Tests in accordance with DOT mandated testing criteria and provide Road Test training for safety staff and project leadership.

Fleet Maintenance Duties & Responsibilities

To write an effective fleet maintenance job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included fleet maintenance job description templates that you can modify and use.

Sample responsibilities for this position include:

Assist other Mechanics in repairs and will be expected to comply with Safety and EPA procedures and continue to learn additional mechanical duties such as advanced diagnostics, internal engine and transmission repairs
Air brake repairs
Contact vendors for parts, invoices
Manages labor hours and consumable supplies within budget
Manages the proper selection, purchase and utilization of Company assets in support of the fleet maintenance department
Reviews fleet maintenance functions and various operational and expense reporting
Develops a fleet services budget to include a review of past year income and expenses
Ensures compliance with all Company and safety rules, policies and procedures
Supervises the proper utilization of Company assets in support of the fleet maintenance department
Assist with oversight of a fleet services budget to include a review of past year income and expenses

Fleet Maintenance Qualifications

Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.

Licensing or Certifications for Fleet Maintenance

List any licenses or certifications required by the position: ASE, HVY, MED, DOT

Education for Fleet Maintenance

Typically a job would require a certain level of education.

Employers hiring for the fleet maintenance job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Associate and Bachelor's Degree in Associates, Education, Management, Automotive, Technical, Diesel, Technology, Information Management, Business, General Education

Skills for Fleet Maintenance

Desired skills for fleet maintenance include:

Brake
Engine
Transmission
Emission systems
On site and on the road
DOT
Safe working practices
OSHA and other federal and state regulations
Similar technology
Basic computer skills and Microsoft Office

Desired experience for fleet maintenance includes:

Assist with ensuring compliance with all Company and safety rules, policies and procedures
One to
Maintain /Repair all trailer mechanical, electrical and pneumatic systems on trailers and trucks
Driving a yard tractor and maneuver trailers in yard and shop
Inspect in and out bound trailers outdoors in extreme temperatures
Be on call after hours as needed

Fleet Maintenance Examples

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Fleet Maintenance Job Description

Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is hiring for a fleet maintenance. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for fleet maintenance
  • Must be able to work around solvents, chemicals, degreasers, diesel fuel ,ect
  • Promptly and accurately complete all jobs, reports and enter data in computer
  • Work and function both individually and as a team repairing all equipment
  • Assess overall running condition / problems of trailers and report to Supervisor
  • Provide direction to A, B and C level, and lead technicians assigned to work group to ensure that all repair and maintenance work is performed in a safe, efficient and timely manner
  • Supervise technicians in maintenance shop, including such responsibilities as conducting daily shop huddles
  • Perform inspections of outside repairs to ensure all work was properly completed in accordance with Company’s safety and compliance procedures and federal and state regulations
  • Oversee maintenance shop inventory control system to ensure necessary equipment and parts levels are maintained and purchases are within budget
  • Assists in the weekly verification and sign-off of hourly employees work hours
  • Manage accidents involving company equipment (claims, adjusters)
Qualifications for fleet maintenance
  • Thorough understanding of class 8 trailer systems, mechanical, electrical and pneumatic operation and repair
  • Background in Fleet maintenance and repairs
  • Ability to operate a yard tractor and be able to maneuver up to 53’ trailers
  • Valid Driver’s License (CDL a Plus)
  • Able to work a flexible schedule when needed
  • Ability to use Heavy duty tools, welding, metal cutting equipment and torch
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Fleet Maintenance Job Description

Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of fleet maintenance. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for fleet maintenance
  • Stay in contact with insurance provider on current issues (valuations, claims, purchases, sales)
  • Coordinate and review/approve all fleet procurement including, but not limited to maintenance, acquisition
  • Support the site’s accounting functions
  • Repair Preventative Maintenance inspections and repairs
  • Ability to diagnose and repair lift gates, weld and fabricate as needed
  • Morale and welfare of personnel
  • Compliance with contractual agreements and applicable regulatory, health, safety, and environmental regulations
  • Fiscal viability and sound management of functional activities to include budget control, accounts management, and accurate and timely reporting
  • Compliance review of operational objectives
  • Preventative Maintenance inspections and repairs
Qualifications for fleet maintenance
  • An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field is a plus
  • Able to work in a fast pace environment and able to lift 50 plus pounds
  • Direct, manage and supervise automotive technicians, repairs, and all associated repair orders
  • Assist in other fleet related managerial duties as/when needed to ensure full efficiency of Supply Chain Department
  • Partner with Operations management to develop and implement programs, practices and solutions to attain business objectives
  • Prefer knowledge with ADP or similar service/parts systems typical computer software operation
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Fleet Maintenance Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is looking for a fleet maintenance. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for fleet maintenance
  • Driveline, steering & suspension troubleshooting and repairs
  • Electrical trouble-shooting and repairs
  • HVAC repairs and maintenance
  • Provide direction to all technician levels, the lead technicians, in the maintenance shop and may manage a Site Maintenance Supervisor in a satellite maintenance shop or a Maintenance Shift Supervisor, assigned to his or her work group to ensure that all repair and maintenance work is performed is a safe, efficient and timely manner
  • Coordinate with the Maintenance Manager, "Other" Maintenance Supervisors, and assigned Maintenance Leads to schedule and/or resume vehicle maintenance on assigned shift
  • Reviews work orders for accuracy and ensure production schedules are met
  • Supervise Maintenance Department employees and productivity to ensure accurate and timely completion of job assignments and cleanup activities with follow-up inspection
  • Manage related administrative matters for team, including payroll, maintenance of employee records, records of all preventive and corrective maintenance performed, recording of all information into Dossier Maintenance Software, prepare and submit budget for approval, set departmental goals to align with targets and performance objectives established by division’s leadership
  • Directly responsible for customer relationship management to include issue resolution, customer satisfaction and retention, ensuring uptime
  • Review work orders, assign tasks to employees, and verify the quality of work performed
Qualifications for fleet maintenance
  • Cab Air (609) Certification required
  • Manage expenditures, customer complaint logs, productivity, efficiency, capacity, quality assurance and idle vehicle reports, to include addressing any issues discovered or occurring
  • Ensure maximum level of fleet availability, with highest regard for safety to meet rental demands, to include daily forecasting, scheduling, and directing of maintenance operation and staff
  • Availability to work a variety of schedules
  • A minimum of two to five years in transportation/delivery in a supervisory role preferred
  • Colorado Driver's license within 30 days of your start date
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Fleet Maintenance Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a fleet maintenance. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for fleet maintenance
  • Answers inbound inquiries from internal and external customers via phone, fax, and electronically
  • Creates and accurately enters maintenance work orders in the Fleet Maintenance system
  • Analyzes data and information to assist in repair decision making
  • Authorizes payment to suppliers, including billing reconciliations
  • Makes outbound calls to answer customer inquiries as needed
  • Responsible for following established maintenance policies, procedures and processes
  • Update Pathways for Company and Franchise stores
  • Work closely with the FMM to assist as needed with updating policies and procedures as it pertains to vehicle maintenance
  • Work closely with the Fleet Management Company (FMC) to ensure that Aaron’s is compliant with all maintenance requirements
  • Assist FMM with daily activities of Aaron’s Fleet as it pertains to maintenance, warranty, vendor relations and FMC payments
Qualifications for fleet maintenance
  • Vocational School / industry training
  • The employee will lift and move heavy items, which will require the ability to lift 75 pounds to a height of 6 feet
  • 3-5 years strong vehicle maintenance and repair experience to over-the-road Class 8 tractors
  • No previous experiece required
  • Extensive experience and/or formal training in trucking activities to include dispatching, scheduling and repairs strongly preferred
  • Must possess aptitude for learning applicable computer systems used routinely, such as CAMS and RTA
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Fleet Maintenance Job Description

Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of fleet maintenance. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for fleet maintenance
  • Ensure that the Company is compliant with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations as it pertains to vehicle maintenance
  • Assist stores regarding part orders and/or maintenance procedures
  • Process direct bill fleet maintenance invoices in a timely manner
  • Track excessive rental issues within rental spreadsheet
  • Process Isuzu warranty claims as needed
  • Understand, maintain, and implement proper safety procedures
  • Monitors fleet utilization
  • Manages the proper selection, purchase, utilization and inventory of Company assets in support of the facilities
  • Develops business relationships to ensure communication and efficient operations with third party vendors, including but not limited to, janitorial, pest services, security, external contractors, and facility maintenance
  • Checks all repair work performed in shop for completeness
Qualifications for fleet maintenance
  • Good organizational skills, including the ability to work in a fast paced environment as an individual with a team
  • Must have a Valid Driver's License 21 years of age or older
  • Must possess at minimum a set of hand tools up to (3/4")
  • Minimum of 5 years’ related medium and heavy diesel truck maintenance experience
  • Must have PA state inspection license (Class A – diesel fleet mechanic)
  • Cummins after treatment experience

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