Fleet Mechanic

Job Title: Fleet Mechanic Job Description As a Mechanic, you will be responsible for servicing and maintaining a fleet of trucks and trailers. This role involves traveling to various sites to troubleshoot vehicle issues, perform repairs, and conduct routine inspections and maintenance. You will take ownership of your work while serving as a vital member of the operations team, benefiting from strong leadership support, dealership-level resources, and collaboration with mechanics at other locations. Responsibilities + Conduct diagnostic tests on vehicles to identify and resolve malfunctions. + Repair suspension systems, pump equipment, electrical wiring, steering mechanisms, and braking systems. + Perform routine servicing and scheduled maintenance on fleet vehicles. + Travel to multiple yards to service and repair out-of-service units. + Complete daily visual inspections of vehicles to ensure operational readiness. + Record all repairs and services in the computer-based fleet tracking system. + Collaborate with the Fleet Manager to maintain an adequate inventory of spare parts. + Communicate truck availability, repair status, and timelines with the operations team. + Test drive vehicles to verify the quality of repairs and overall performance. + Carry out preventative maintenance on service trucks. + Follow established inspection procedures and complete all checklist requirements. + Perform 90-day DOT inspections and maintain accurate documentation for CHP compliance. + Maintain a clean, safe, and organized shop environment. Essential Skills + Experience in diesel, fleet maintenance, and troubleshooting. + Ability to perform diagnostics, brake, hydraulics, diesel engine, and mechanical repair. + 2u20133 years of hands-on experience as a mechanic with diesel and mid-size vehicles. + Knowledge of CHP and DOT compliance requirements. + Strong ability to diagnose issues and complete repairs efficiently and accurately. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification or related training/certifications preferred. + Physically capable of lifting up to 150 pounds. + Collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively with Drivers, Operations, Mechanics, and Dealerships. + Proficient in using computer-based maintenance systems to log and track services and repairs. + Bilingual (Spanish) skills preferred. + Valid California driveru2019s license with a clean driving record. + Excellent verbal communication skills. Why Work Here? We offer a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement plan with matching, health, dental, and vision insurance, employer-paid life and AD&D insurance, long-term disability, and an employee assistance program. We also provide flexible spending accounts, dependent care accounts, and pet insurance. Our work environment fosters collaboration and growth, providing you with the support and resources needed to excel in your role. Work Environment The candidate will be working at the repair shop in San Jose. The role requires a clean MVR as you will be moving vehicles around. The work schedule is Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 6 PM, with travel to some sites, and weekends and overtime available as needed. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of San Jose, CA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $68640.00 - $72800.00/yr. u2022 Retirement Plan (401k) / Matchingu2022 Health Insuranceu2022 Dental Insuranceu2022 Vision Insuranceu2022 Life and AD&D u2013 Employer Paidu2022 Voluntary Life and AD&Du2022 Long-Term Disability (LTD)u2013 Employer Paidu2022 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) u2013 Employer Paidu2022 Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)u2022 Dependent Care (FSA)u2022 Pet Insurance Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in San Jose,CA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 19, 2026. About Aerotek: We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry u2013 from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companiesu2019 construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Created: 2026-02-09