Fleet Mechanic Manager

Salary commensurate upon skill set, experience and competency in similar role(s). 

Job Overview: This position is responsible for the oversight, servicing and repairing all of Loomis’ fleet vehicles within the designated area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure safe repair and operation of all vehicles in the district fleet.
• Ensure that all preventive maintenance (lube, oil change, replace belts, hoses, inspect brakes, repack bearings, check tires on all size vehicles is completed regularly
• Diagnose and effectively repair mechanical, engine and electrical irregularities/malfunctions on all size vehicles.
• Drive automatic and standard shift vehicles for testing, transfer, and pick-up/delivery of parts.
• Perform inventory and order parts, supplies, as needed.
• Inspect and evaluate the quality of all repairs performed in the shop and by outside vendors.
• Ensure that shop maintains and manages a FLEET PO Log, keep vehicle records, invoices and core returns accurate and complete, while adhering to a defined budget.
• Willing to work collectively within the district area, in troubleshooting and diagnosing of vehicle related problems, repairs and/or modifications.
• Responsible for planning the daily service department activities, and workflow.
• Ensure that all Loomis PM Requirements are completed monthly.
• Train and develop branch mechanics.
• Other duties as assigned.

Primary Qualifications:

• Must have a minimum of ten (10) years recent fleet, automotive, and/or truck vehicle maintenance experience.
• Minimum of 3 ASE Certifications, preferred or verified work experience.
• Must possess a valid commercial drivers’ license, and meet qualifications as outlined in section 391 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety regulations.
• Must provide own tools.
• Must have or obtain an EPA M609 refrigerant handling certificate.

Individual Skills and Competencies:

• Knowledge of automotive electrical and air-conditioning systems required.
• Minium of 5 yrs experience or certifications in Air and Hydraulic braking systems.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, and related software products.
• Ability to drive both automatic and standard transmission vehicles from 2,000 to 50,000 lbs. in size.
• Operational knowledge of automotive equipment and tools normally associated with the troubleshooting & repairs of gasoline and diesel automotive equipment, is required.
• Experience working with diagnostic software.. International, Cummins and Ford preferred.
• Ability to read and understand technical service manuals, repair orders, labels, and gauges (in English).
• A working knowledge of DOT rules and regulations. and experience in completing DOT annual vehicle inspections.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in a semi-enclosed structure and outdoors.
• Environment involves chemical handling, gasoline/diesel fumes and intermittent high noise exposure.
• Ability to hoist any size vehicle with lift device (vehicle jack) using foot and arm pumping motion.
• Ability to lift and hold parts in position while lying on back in a horizontal position on concrete floor.
• Unrestricted ability to walk, stand, bend, stoop, squat, lift (up to 50 lbs.), push, pull, climb, and lie on back in horizontal position for prolonged periods of time.