Fleet Mechanic - AZ

Job Description

Job Description

About the position:

Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus is hiring a Fleet Mechanic who provides preventive maintenance and repairs on fleet vehicles as assigned by the Arizona Regional Fleet Manager.

Location: Yuma, AZ

Pay Range: $24.00-$35.00 per hour

Start Date: TBD

Responsibilities:

• Perform front line mechanical inspections, preventive maintenance and electrical repairs on both diesel and gasoline vehicles per Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus (BMFA) Fleet Policy and Procedures
• Ability to maintain vehicles to state standards set forth by the Department of Health Services and other local ordinances
• Respond to vehicle breakdowns in the field when requested and provide timely road call support with accurate diagnosis and quality repairs
• Complete all required vehicle repair and maintenance documentation using BMFA repair work orders and BMFA Fleet Maintenance Software
• Thoroughly document all repairs and maintenance activities, including accurate accounting of labor hours, parts, and materials used
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a respectful working relationship with all fleet and operations personnel, as well as with outside vendors and personnel
• Identify, document and report existing or potential safety concerns to Fleet Supervision
• Ability to multitask across multiple projects and make sure repair schedules stay on time
• Able to mentor junior mechanics, providing technical guidance and on the job training
• Serve as a primary subject matter expert for complex diagnostics and repairs
• Able to fill in as needed to supervise shop day to day operations
• Experience in estimating and scheduling work (labor hours) to help project shop work load and schedule.
• Conduct final inspection for quality control
• Participate in rotating On-Call shifts as required
• Shared responsibility of parts ordering and research
• Shared responsibility of administrative duties
• Shared responsibility of inventory control, shop supplies and consumables

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent education
• Must have automotive knowledge and skills necessary to perform maintenance and repairs on company vehicles.
• Preferred to have six years of verifiable experience as a Class A/B - Senior level Mechanic
• Knowledge and experience using multiple scanner diagnostic platforms for light and heavy duty vehicles
• Must be proficient in using computer systems to complete work orders, maintain records and other documentation as required
• Must consistently follow set processes and procedures and adjust to changes
• Preferred to have ASE and/or EVT Certifications
• Must be willing to obtain ASE and EVT Certifications
• Must have a current and valid Driver's License
• CDL preferred but not required
• Must have a full set of personal tools needed to complete basic automotive repairs:
• Ratchets: 1/4", 3/8", 1/2" Drive
• Sockets: SAE and Metric, Standard and Deep
• Extensions: Short, Medium, Long - 1/4", 3/8", 1/2" Drive
• 1/2" Drive Impact Wrench that can R &R wheels
• Combination Wrenches: 1/4" thru 1-1/8" and 6MM thru 24MM
• Screwdrivers: Flat blade, small/med/large & Phillips, 0, #1, #2
• Pliers: Channel lock, long nose, linesman, wire strippers, crimpers
• Punches: Straight, Center Punch, chisels
• Hammers: Ball pein, dead blow, soft, sledge
• Pickle Forks
• Oil Filter Wrench
• Test light, LED (Power probe or similar is fine)
• Multimeter: Voltage-OHMS-AMPS
• Mechanics Toolbox on Wheels

Benefits:

• Health, Vision, Dental Insurance
• No-cost Life Insurance
• 401(k) w/ Matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Certification Bonus Program
• Tool Allowance
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional and Personal Development Assistance
• Professional and Respectful working environment

Employment is contingent on being able to pass both a background check and a drug screening.