Fleet Mechanic (In-Shop)

General Summary:

Seeking a skilled Fleet Mechanic to join our union shop in Wisconsin. This role involves troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining medium and heavy trucks, trailers, and construction equipment.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Knowledge of major truck systems including diesel and gas engines, and ability to diagnose problems, make repairs, and perform preventive maintenance
• Ability to operate a variety of equipment including dozers, backhoes, skid steers, backhoes and cranes
• Familiarity with FMCSA and DOT inspection requirements and regulations
• Ability to operate basic shop tools including welders, cutting torches, battery & air tools
• Ability to fabricate, cut, weld, construct and build with steel
• Familiarity with the basics of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to interact positively with mechanics and management
• Ability to keep a clean and organized workspace including but not limited to floor/workshop, toolbox, and equipment on-hand
• Understand and practice workplace safety

• High school graduate or GED
• Completion of diesel tech school program preferred
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience
• Maintain a class A CDL in good standing including a federal medical card free of restriction
• The ability to climb ladders and steps and work on equipment surfaces is required with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ideal candidate would primarily be involved in Light Duty focused work up to Heavy Duty work depending on day-to-day shop flow
• Physically demanding position. Requires continuous standing, walking, and lifting. Requires lifting materials on a regular basis and frequent twisting, bending, and turning with or without reasonable accommodations
• Ability to travel and work outside at all times of the year – although rare some circumstances arise where road travel and overnight stays are required

Hooper is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. This company considers candidates regardless of age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.