Fleet Service Technician

Fleet Service Technician

Pay Range $22.00 to $27.00 hour

Arbor Masters is committed to nurturing a culturally inclusive environment that hires, trains, and promotes regardless of race, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, political beliefs, veteran status, or any other protected class. We will always cultivate an environment that celebrates differences in our teams at all Arbor Masters branches. We recognize that a diverse and inclusive workforce results in better decision-making, faster and more innovative problem solving, and creates a safe and welcoming environment for everyone.

Why work at Arbor Masters?

Arbor Masters is a third-generation, family-owned business, specializing in all areas of tree service and plant care. We love our industry, our work family, and making sure our customers are satisfied by approaching our work with high-level standards for safety and excellence. We are putting down new roots and expanding the family business. We are currently looking to add an Equipment Operator II to our team of experts. As an Equipment Operator II, you will be supervising the jobsite and crew while assisting with operating light, medium, and some heavy equipment and trucks, and performing a variety of skilled duties related to construction, land-clearing, tree removal, and stump grinding.

Your future at Arbor Masters:

When you join the Arbor Masters team, you are joining our work family. We want to see our work family continually grow and succeed. This is not just a job; it is a career path! We will equip you with all the experience and training necessary to grow and advance in the company. The opportunity is all yours and what you want to make of it!
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills

As a Fleet Service Technician, you would be responsible for:

• Performs diagnostics, preventative maintenance, and repairs on a wide variety of AM vehicles and equipment to include tune-ups, transmissions, differentials, clutches, brakes, drive trains, PTO’s, computer-controlled fuel injection and emission related equipment, air conditioning, electrical, cooling, suspension, pumps, hydraulic systems, and steering. 
• Performs fabrication, welding, and modification of parts for installation of specialized equipment. 
• Operates automotive and general shop equipment to include gas and arc welding equipment, engine analyzers, scanners, and computers; complies with and helps enforce shop safety rules. 
• Orders and procures parts for equipment; inspects parts for accuracy and condition; assists in the maintenance and security of parts storage facilities. 
• Operates equipment and drives AM vehicles, trucks and equipment as required; tests and/or regularly operates vehicles and equipment; transports vehicles. 
• Assists with the collection and inspection of fire extinguishers. 
• Perform inspections and repairs in the field. 
• Ensures that safety rules and regulations are adhered to, and that the work zone and all equipment are in safe operating condition. 
• Maintains records of work performed and materials used.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a team. 
• Represents Arbor Masters with commitment, innovation, integrity, safety, and stewardship.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

Education and Experience:

High School diploma/GED; AND successful completion of an accredited program in vehicle repair and maintenance; AND two (2) years of experience in the repair of vehicles and heavy equipment; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. 

Required Knowledge and Skills Knowledge of:

• Methods, techniques, parts, tools and materials used in the maintenance and repair of gasoline- and diesel-powered automobiles, trucks and equipment. 
• Operation and maintenance of a wide variety of hand, power and shop tools and equipment common to the field. 
• Safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the work. 
• Shop mathematics. 
• Record keeping practices. 
• Computer applications related to work. 
• Job estimation principles and practices. 
• Communicating effectively in oral and written forms. 
• Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socioeconomic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, in person and over the telephone. 

Skill in:

• Servicing and performing preventive maintenance and repair for a variety of fleet vehicles and equipment. 
• Diagnosing and repairing a wide variety of vehicles and equipment. 
• Operating and maintaining a variety of hand, power and shop tools and equipment used in the work. 
• Using hand and power tools skillfully and safely. 
• Preparing records and reports of work performed. 
• Reading and interpreting manuals, specifications and drawings. 
• Understanding and following oral and written directions. 
• Estimating necessary materials and equipment to complete assignments. 
• Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines. 
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities. 
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of the work.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:

Continued employment is contingent upon the following required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation. 

• Class C Driver’s License.  
• Two (2) ASE certifications in automotive, light or heavy truck repair. 
• *Class A Driver’s License preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT: 
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Strength and mobility to work in a typical field or shop maintenance setting, including operating hand and power tools; stamina to perform sustained physical labor, including standing, walking, climbing and working in confined or awkward spaces; strength to lift and maneuver materials and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds with proper equipment; vision to read printed materials; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over a radio or telephone. Work is subject to exposure to frequent travel, extreme weather conditions, noise, electrical shocks, hazardous chemicals, electrical currents, gases, dust and noxious odors.