Join our dynamic telecommunications company where we operate a diverse fleet of vehicles, trailers, and motorized equipment that keeps us connected and operational. As part of our dedicated team, the **Vehicle Maintenance Technician** plays a crucial role in ensuring that our fleet remains in top-notch condition—safe, compliant, and always ready for action. If you have a passion for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining heavy-duty vehicles and equipment, we want you on our team! **Job Description:** The **Vehicle Maintenance Technician** is responsible for performing routine and complex maintenance tasks on our fleet of vehicles, ensuring all equipment runs smoothly and remains compliant with safety regulations. This role involves preventative inspections, system repairs, and meticulous record-keeping. You will be an integral part of our maintenance team, ensuring that our fleet is always operational and ready to serve our telecommunications needs. **Key Responsibilities:** + **Perform Preventative Maintenance:** Conduct routine inspections and preventative maintenance on company vehicles, trailers, and motorized equipment to ensure optimal performance. + **Chassis and Ancillary Equipment Repairs:** Diagnose, repair, and maintain chassis, engine components, and ancillary equipment, ensuring everything operates efficiently and safely. + **Drive-Train Diagnostics and Repair:** Troubleshoot and repair issues related to complete drive-train systems, keeping all vehicles and equipment in top working condition. + **AC & DC Electrical Systems Repair:** Diagnose and repair electrical issues in both AC and DC systems to maintain electrical integrity across all vehicles and equipment. + **Hydraulic System Maintenance:** Perform diagnostics and repairs on hydraulic systems to keep all machinery functioning properly. + **Comprehensive Record-Keeping:** Maintain both digital and paper service records for all maintenance and repair activities, ensuring compliance and traceability. + **Other Duties:** Assist with additional tasks as required by the company, contributing to the overall success of the fleet maintenance program. **Required Skills & Qualifications:** + **Computer Proficiency:** Must be proficient in using computers for email, MS Excel, MS Word, and other online tools for research and information gathering. + **Communication Skills:** Excellent written and verbal communication skills to document repairs and interact effectively with team members and management. + **Commercial Driver’s License (CDL):** Must be able to obtain a valid unrestricted California Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), including Air Brake endorsement. The license must be kept current as a condition of employment. + **Manual Transmission Proficiency:** Ability to operate vehicles equipped with standard (manual shift) transmissions when required at job sites. + **Experience:** Minimum of 5 years of experience in vehicle maintenance with a Class A or B CDL. + **Licensing & Certification:** + **CA BAR Emissions Inspector and Emission Repair Technician License:** Must be current at the time of appointment and maintained throughout employment. + **ASE Certification:** Must possess a valid Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Master Automotive or Master Medium/Heavy Truck certification. Certification must remain current. + **Safety and Cleanliness:** Must maintain a clean and organized working environment with a strong commitment to safety at all times. + **Color Perception:** Ability to perceive color differences, especially when diagnosing electrical or mechanical issues. + **Software Skills:** Proficient in using Excel spreadsheets, Outlook, and shop maintenance software to document work and maintain service logs. **Preferred Qualifications:** + Additional ASE certifications or equivalent experience in vehicle and equipment repair. + Experience in maintaining and repairing telecommunications equipment or other heavy-duty motorized equipment is a plus. **Why Join Us?** + Competitive compensation and benefits package. + A rewarding environment where your expertise keeps critical equipment running smoothly. + Opportunities for professional growth and certification renewals. + Be part of a collaborative team that values safety, innovation, and quality work.If you're an experienced, detail-oriented technician with a passion for maintaining high-performance vehicles and equipment, we invite you to apply and become a part of our hardworking team. Your skills will help drive our success and keep us on the road to excellence! **Pay Details:** $30.86 to $36.57 per hour Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledTo read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.pdstech.com/candidate-privacyThe Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: + The California Fair Chance Act + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers + San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance