Fleet Mechanic

Based in Northeast Ohio, AWP Safety, is a rapidly growing national safety services provider committed to protecting our customers’ people, business, and time. AWP is America’s Traffic Control Leader, representing nearly every major public utility: electric, gas and telecommunications.

 

AWP Safety has been the leading provider and innovator of traffic control solutions since our inception in 1993. Our main goal is to improve processes by continually establishing best practices for productivity and cost effectiveness. Driving added value to our customers through the talented execution of our employees and the pursuit to provide extraordinary service for our customers is what has built our company and its national reputation for integrity.

The Fleet Mechanic will complete preventative maintenance activities and maintain fleet records regarding vehicles.  This position will uphold AWP’s core values and mission of protecting our customers’ people, business and time. The Fleet Mechanic position is responsible for repairs and routine maintenance within the assigned facility or remote locations when needed.

• · Perform preventative maintenance activities

· Keep equipment available for use by inspecting and testing vehicles/trailed devices; complete preventive maintenance such as, engine tune-ups, brake systems and electrical devices/troubleshooting – arrow boards and message boards

· Maintain vehicle functional condition by listening to operator complaints; conduct inspections; repair engine failures; repair mechanical and electrical systems malfunctions; replace parts and components

· Perform repair and maintenance of fleet equipment and various equipment

· Experience in gasoline/diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical issues, light duty and medium duty trucks with attenuators

· Inspect and evaluation of fleet and equipment

· Adhere to maintenance programs and procedures

· Maintain asset branding procedures

· Monitor and maintain vehicle equipment standards

Other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma or GED completion required
• 1-2 years’ prior experience in related field preferred
• Excellent verbal and nonverbal communication skills
• Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Office products and customer relationship management systems
• Must be able to follow safe workplace practices
• Valid Driver’s License void of suspension or revocation and is insurable per company policies

Employee must be able to successfully handle the physical demands of this position, which include the following:

• Primarily M-F, 8a-5p
• Frequent exposure to fumes or airborne particles
• Frequent exposure to a variety of extreme conditions within Body Shop including high noise level in the work environment
• The position may work in outside conditions that include inclement weather, not limited to heat, cold, humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt
• Position lifts or carries objects up to 50 pounds
• Stands for long periods of time and performs strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions; employee lifts, pushes, pulls or carries objects

Position requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multi-limb coordination

• Health/Life Insurance
• Company Truck
• Profit Sharing Program
• Career Growth
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• AWP named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces 2023 for Diversity

AWP Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability. 

AWP Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, age, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.