Fleet Mechanic

Job Title: Fleet Mechanic

Classification: Hourly, Non-Exempt, Full Time

Department/Location: Transportation/Delaware

Direct Supervisor: Fleet Maintenance & Equipment Supervisor

Job Summary: The Fleet Mechanic position involves the care and maintenance of vehicles and vessels to assure fleet readiness and compliance with Company and Regulatory standards.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Essential Responsibilities:

• Must review all executed Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports daily and respond to noted conditions.
• Must troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair faulty equipment when directed by Kuehne Company Management.
• Must accomplish inspections and service events when directed by Kuehne Company Management.
• Must conduct housekeeping and caretaker duties in shop.
• Must maintain records of accomplished tasks and return requested documentation to Kuehne Company Management.
• Must respond to vehicle emergencies, which may require traveling to a vehicle or the plant for roadside repair.
• Must respond to the Kuehne Company request to move equipment between the plant and the shop and vice versa.
• Conduct brake and tire inspections as directed.
• Maintain records of accomplished tasks and return such documentation daily to management.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Must be able to pass a 10 panel controlled substance testing and random testing after that.
• Must be able to pass a background investigation check and maintain in good standing order, as per TSA’s TWIC criteria.
• Must be capable and competent in carrying out preventive maintenance tasks to ensure fleet vehicles operate without unnecessary faults and in a safe proper fashion.
• Must be capable and competent in troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing faulty equipment.
• Must be capable of diesel engine maintenance, troubleshooting and repair.
• Must demonstrate capabilities of coordinating and accomplishing all areas of truck-tractor maintenance and repair, including, but not limited to, body and chassis, engine, service systems (fuel, electrical, etc.), painting, tires and axles, suspension, braking, drive train, lubrication, etc.
• Must be capable of cargo tank and flatbed trailer maintenance, troubleshooting and repair.
• Must be familiar with cargo tank test and inspection requirements found in 49 CFR 180 Subpart E.
• Must demonstrate capability of accomplishing mandated test and inspection events outlined in 49 CFR 180 Subpart E
• Must possess a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Class A with X endorsement to move tractors and trailers between the garage and the Delaware City facility.

Education and Experience: High school or GED preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be capable of standing, walking, or sitting for extended periods of time.
• Must be capable of lifting 50 lbs. from floor to waist height.
• Must be able to carry 50 lbs. for short distances.
• Must be able to work in inclement weather conditions for extended periods of time.

All job descriptions include housekeeping responsibilities. Each person working at a task is responsible for maintaining their area/equipment in a clean and safe manner. No job is complete until the area is cleaned and tools and equipment returned to their proper place.

Management has attempted to include the most important areas of this job description. However, some subjects may have been overlooked and not described. If a specific task has not been described, the person working in this job description will perform the tasks assigned by management and a revision will be made to the job description subsequent to the job performance. In all cases, however, the job will be performed as described by management according to written procedure. If a written procedure is not available when the job is to be performed, verbal instruction will prevail until a written procedure can be accomplished.

This position description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with this position. While this position description is intended to reflect the position's activities and requirements accurately, management reserves the right to modify, and or remove duties as necessary. This is a Safety Sensitive Position within the organization.

Kuehne is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/Disabled/Veteran)