Fleet Operations Technician II

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Job purpose/summary
Responsible for the inspection, maintenance, inventory, repair, Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) inspections and documentation, and long‑term replacement of over 100 vehicles and equipment. Maintains compliance with federal motor carrier safety administration standards and verifies that all required fleet units are compliant. Provides maintenance of fleet and ensures compliance standards are maintained.

Essential duties and responsibilities

Models the mission, vision, values, and culture of the organization

Maintains all vehicles and fleet‑related equipment through routine maintenance, repairs, and occasional custom fabrication

Maintains a detailed list of eligible fleet replacements and assists in creating the capital replacement plan for fleet units

Creates and updates vehicle records in a computerized maintenance management system and captures predictive and preventative maintenance requirements

Coordinates the DOT program including registration, licensing, insurance coordination, DOT vehicle inspections and DOT fleet repairs

Diesel mechanic for all related equipment

Serves as administrator of the WEX fuel card system for all employees

Performs custom upfits and fabrication for fleet units

Works with vendors to order supplemental parts, supplies and required equipment

Maintains emergency response vehicles and equipment

Performs aerial device (boom lifts, bucket trucks, cranes) inspections as required, documents all deficiencies, and tracks all necessary repairs

Conducts driver road testing for all new hires or new Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) drivers

Able to perform safety inspections and has the ability to add or remove red‑tags to fleet units

Maintains all DOT record‑keeping and is the subject‑matter expert in the event of a DOT audit

Other functions

Maintains cleanliness of executive fleet units

Snow removal

Assists with general buildings and grounds maintenance activities

Performs other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

DOT vehicle requirements and record‑keeping

Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams

Ability to communicate tactfully and effectively with others (internal and external)

Customer service oriented to listen to customer needs and work with them

Excellent time‑management, verbal, and written communication skills

Must be well‑organized and able to exercise initiative and independent judgment

Custom fabrication and metal working is preferred

Ability to operate equipment such as skid steer, forklift, lawn equipment, dump truck and snow removal equipment is preferred

Qualifications
Required education and licenses

High school diploma

Current valid driver's license and ability to remain insurable under the vehicle liability policy

Class A Commercial Driver's license or ability to obtain within the first 18 months of employment

Completion of CMV driver ability testing analysis or ability to obtain within first 6 months of employment

OSHA Aerial & Scissor Lift Certification or ability to obtain within first 6 months of employment

Required work experience

Seven years of experience repairing and maintaining vehicles and heavy equipment including both gasoline and diesel engines

Two years of experience with arc and wire feed welding

Technical background experience with large heavy mobile equipment

Preferred education, licenses and work experience

Associate's in automotive technology

Experience maintaining or repairing hybrid and electric vehicles

Automotive Service Excellence certification (ASE)

Certified welder

Moderate to considerable physical effort that includes working from ladders in awkward positions. Frequent use of light or medium weight objects (e.g., 25-50 lbs) and use of medium weight tools.

Occasional hazards that are predictable or well protected against.

Work environment
Regular exposure to heat and noise along with working outside in the elements.

Pay
Salaries are paid bi‑weekly and are annualized below for reference. Factors that may be used to determine actual salary include special skills, years of experience, education, and certifications.

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