Fleet Maintenance Mechanic Job

Job Description

Division: Specialty Surfactants Business Unit

Country: USA

Direction: ArrMaz Products Inc.

Job Title

Fleet Maintenance Mechanic

Situation in Organization

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• Reports to the Supervisor, Fleet Maintenance/Trucking
• FLSA Category:  Non-Exempt

Job Dimensions

• General purpose: ensures that all company tractor trailers and equipment are properly maintained and performs repairs on trailers and other equipment in the ArrMaz fleet.

Activities

• Work closely with fleet manager to set maintenance and repair priorities
• Perform trailer brake service and inspections
• Repair and routine maintenance on trailers
• Minor repairs and periodic inspections on company owned equipment such as generators, man- lifts, forklifts, cranes, golf carts, etc.
• Perform stick and MIG welding on trailers and equipment such as fender braces, landing gear braces and ladder braces, golf carts, etc.
• Drive tractor trailers, yard dogs, forklifts and golf carts safely around the plant
• Daily upkeep duties required.  May include sweeping, scraping with a squeegee, emptying trash, stocking supplies, etc.
• Responsible to maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Comply and work within established safety guidelines 
• Complete required annual training MSHA, OSHA and TIA (Tire Industry Association)
• Occasional travel required
• Respond to periodic emergency breakdown calls outside of normal working hours
• Troubleshoot mechanical problems with input from drivers
• Enter work orders into the system and other computer related tasks as necessary

Context and environment

• Position based in Mulberry, Fl.
• Working environment is in a chemical manufacturing facility
• The job requires physical work that can involve routine lifting (up to 50 lbs.), climbing, bending, stooping, crouching, and standing for long hours 
• Ability to work in an environment with no air conditioning year round
• Available for periodic emergency calls

Skills and abilities

• Ability to diagnose problems on all types of equipment
• Ability to properly and safely use basic hand tools
• Heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs.)
• General mechanical aptitude
• Understand brake service and inspection
• Knowledge of DOT regulations for proper inspection and maintenance required
• Knowledge of class 8 tires
• Ability to use a stick and MIG welder
• Ability to interact and communicate well with others orally and in written form
• Ability to test drive tractor trailers, forklift, golf carts and yard dogs preferred
• Ability to use a computer at a basic skill level

Qualifications/Experience required

• A minimum of 3 years in a commercial motor carrier maintenance shop or similar facility
• Must have or be able to obtain a TWIC port card
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Need to provide own basic hand tools