Job Description

Overview

At ADS, no idea is off limits, and we celebrate creativity and bold moves.  For more than 50 years ADS has been manufacturing a variety of innovative and environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional materials.  Headquartered in Hilliard, Ohio, we are a multi-billion dollar stormwater management company, manufacturing pipe and ancillary products. What does that mean? When it storms, we capture rain with our drain basins, convey it with pipe, store it using chambers and finally treat it with our water quality products, before safely returning water back to the environment. We handle, what we call, the entire lifecycle of a raindrop. Our products help prevent flooding, which increases quality of life for people living in large cities, suburbs, and rural towns. We also believe in creating a circular economy and are the largest plastic recycling company in North America. We use plastic shampoo and detergent bottles to create pipe, diverting over 500 million pounds of plastic from landfills every year. ADS operates a global network of over 60 manufacturing plants and 30 distribution centers. 

 

We have amazing stories to tell, and we need your help getting our story out there. To learn more about ADS, please visit our website at www.adspipe.com.

Responsibilities

The Fleet Maintenance Technician is primarily responsible for maintaining fleet equipment and ensuring that all over-the-road equipment is legal, safe and road worthy. The Fleet Maintenance Technician must track all jobs and labor hours utilizing a work order system and must effectively operate within the Fleet R&M budget and optimize performance. This position requires the flexibility to work 40+ hours per week and weekends as required. The Fleet Maintenance Technician reports directly to the Fleet Maintenance Manager or Plant Manager.

 

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

 

• Practice proper PPE compliance and maintain a safe working record and environment

• Manage and properly maintain all vehicle maintenance records and files

• Immediately communicate unsafe conditions, acts or injuries to Plant Manager

• Monitor and repair reported issues

• Practice proper forklift operation

• Equipment/trailer repairs

• Maintain Fleet Maintenance Shop housekeeping

• Ensure PM schedule compliance

• Maintain and build job skills through company and outside training programs

• Manage operating supplies (availability & cost)

• Manage & maintain fleet work order system

• Schedule and monitor outside vendor work

• Manage tire program (condition & performance)

• Manage R&M costs (fleet & forklift)

• Minor engine repairs

• Accountability for all department man-hours

• Forklift repair and preventive maintenance

• Understand and practice ADS CORE VALUES

 

Job Skills:

 

This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:

 

• Certified welder

• Organizational and task prioritization skills

• Certified in brake adjustments

• Strong time management skills

• Possess current CDL license

• Ability to work with little or no supervision

• Mechanical / Electrical troubleshooting and repair abilities

• Familiarity with DOT operating procedures and requirements

 

Educational Requirements:

 

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Vocational School / industry training

• ASE Certification

 

 

 

Preferred Experience:

 

• 3-5 years experience in field of repair, maintenance, welding

 

 

Physical Requirements:

 

• The employee will lift and move heavy items, which will require the ability to repeatedly lift 75 pounds to a height of 6 feet

• The employee will be working specified shifts and moving around at all times, which will require the ability to stand and be mobile for a minimum of 8 continuous hours

• Facilities can be extremely hot or cold at times, so the employee must have the ability to perform physical labor for extended periods of time in temperature extremes

• The employee will be handling materials daily, which requires the ability to use hands, arms and legs to physically handle and transport finished goods

• The Position requires full range of body motion on a daily basis including twisting, bending, reaching, squatting and ability to mount/dismount industrial equipment and vehicles

 

 

EEO Statement

ADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.