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Fleet
Maintenace keeps trucks and trucking companies moving. People
in this area are responsible for maintaining trucks, trailers,
tires and all other equipment in safe working condition. Many
people in Fleet Maintenance are skilled technicians that have
gone through a comprehensive training program. What they
all share is a love for daily new challenges and problem-solving,
and of course a fascination with mechanics.
General Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs
- Perform inspections on trucks, trailers and other equipment
- Repair and maintain all trucks, trailers, and other equipment
Typical Jobs:
Depending on the size of the company, these jobs may be incorporated
into a single position or be separate positions. Position
responsibilities may also be shared with other employees.
Truck and Transport Mechanic:
- Detects and diagnoses problems in trucks and truck-tractors
- Repairs and maintains all systems of trucks and truck-tractors,
including engines, transmissions, frames and steering systems,
brakes, etc.
Commercial Trailer Mechanic:
- Similar to Truck and Transport Mechanic
- Inspects, repairs, maintains suspension, brake, and electrical
systems of trailers
- May work on trailer’s refrigerated
systems
Wheel Installer/Tire Technician:
- Monitors the performance of tires; often using computers
- Repairs and maintains tires to ensure they are always
safe and function properly
- Installs tires and wheels
Welder:
- Furnishes new trucks with auxiliary equipment, such as
headache racks, tool boxes, winch decks etc.
- Fabricates or modifies specialized equipment, for example
trailers and other load-carrying structures
- Responsible for general maintenance and up keep
Shop Floor Supervisor:
- Prepares work schedules, allocates work to mechanics
and prioritizes jobs
- Works closely with parts supply to ensure all needed
parts and supplies are always on hand
- Supervises all shop floor personnel
- Is usually a trained mechanic, because technical knowledge
is a must
Parts Supervisor:
- Maintains appropriate inventory levels in cooperation
with maintenance personnel while staying within budget
- Controls warranty tracking, parts core tracking and maintains
all paperwork related to inventory
- May also be responsible for service work orders and billing
to customers
Maintenance Manager:
- Manages shop floor personnel and parts supply personnel
- Responsible for the Fleet Maintenance budget
- Responsible for preventative maintenance programs
- Has input in purchase and sale of equipment
Required Skills:
Depending on their position, Fleet Maintenance personnel
need some or all of these skills:
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail
- Strong sense of responsibility and safety-consciousness
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Good record-keeping skills
- Good communication skills
- Some business and management skills
Compensation:
$36,000 - $84.000, depending on experience, responsibilities
and company size
Training:
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