Fleet Mechanic
Aramark
- Syracuse, NY
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Maintain fleet vehicles with focus on Preventative Maintenance programs to meet 100% compliance of standards;
- Utilize the AVMS fleet management computer system to track shop operation duties;
- Assist with cost control through purchasing, inventory management, as well as training others in the area of safety to assure that the vehicle assets are within reasonable costs;
- Responsible for maintenance of the shop quality requirements, cleanliness, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.
- Regularly inspect vehicles to ensure compliance with not only Vestis standards, but also Department of Transportation (DOT) standards;
- Maintain regular vehicle maintenance on company vehicles (primarily delivery step vans, not excluding corp. cars);
- Repair and maintain medium gas and diesel engines, brake systems, electrical systems, suspension systems and lift gates;
- Conduct vehicle inspections;
- Replace general automotive parts, including but not limited to brakes, tires, hoses, and belts;
- Document vehicle repairs and inspections according to company guidelines;
- Conduct all repairs in a safe and efficient manner;
- Assist in more extensive repairs where needed, based on experience;
- Follow all and any Company workplace conduct requirements and policies;
- Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of role to support the business.
- Knowledge of DOT regulations, vehicle maintenance and applicable state vehicle laws to meet required standards;
- Military maintenance experience is a plus;
- Proficient in preventive maintenance control systems and in parts procurement and inventory control;
- Ability to multi task and work in a fast pace environment;
- Maintain a collaborative and team oriented environment in the shop;
- Position is situated in a vehicle repair environment. Exposure to varying temperatures depending on geographical location.
- This position requires bending, squatting, climbing, and reaching.
- Two years or more of experience in all phases of fleet vehicle mechanical repairs including general maintenance and repair, wiring, engine overhaul and preventative maintenance scheduling.
- Associates degree in Automotive Technology or equivalent on the job training preferred, but not required.
- Valid Driver’s License (Not CDL), with minimal points/violations in the last three years.