Cherokee Federal
Fleet Mechanic – Cherokee Federal
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Fleet Mechanic
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Cherokee Federal . This position is responsible for performing maintenance, repairs, and inspections on a fleet of vehicles and equipment, ensuring safe and efficient operation.
Compensation & Benefits Estimated Starting Salary Range: $30.00–$40.00 hourly. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits.
Citizenship Requirement A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. You must provide documentation proving U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residency to qualify.
Responsibilities
Diagnoses, services, and maintains government vehicles and equipment such as off‑road vehicles, crawler tractors, forklift trucks, snow tractors, hydraulic cranes up to 50‑ton capacity, and various trailers.
Adheres to manufacturer parts and service manuals, schematics, specifications, and established policies, processes, systems, law, and regulations.
Performs service calls in the field.
Repairs breakdowns outside government facility with difficult terrain and weather conditions, outside regular business hours.
Performs corrective and preventative modifications and preparation for disposal services.
Changes and repairs tires.
Maintains fuel station pumps and supplies, documents fuel, oil, and antifreeze usage.
Corrects malfunction of internal and external parts and subsystems for a wide variety of engine types.
Repairs or replaces power train components and braking systems utilizing air, hydraulic, and electric servo mechanisms.
Diagnoses and corrects steering issues.
Performs miscellaneous repairs to vehicle bodies, repair flat tires, mount and replace tires, deliver, pick up vehicles, steam clean tops and undercarriages, and inspect vehicles.
Completes overhaul of engines, transmissions, and other major components.
Assumes responsibility for tools not normally included on the movable property files.
Tracks maintenance and provides weekly reports.
Provides record‑keeping and documentation to meet government requirements.
Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.
Qualifications, Education, and Experience
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Minimum 5 years’ working experience at journeyman level as a mechanic performing vehicle and equipment repairs.
Possess Commercial Class A Driver License.
Systems Maintenance Technician certification from BOMI or AFE, preferred.
Title 22 California Hazardous Waste Management, preferred.
DOT, Hazmat and Waste Ground Shipper Transportation, preferred.
Forklift Certification, preferred.
Fall Protection Certification, preferred.
Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP), preferred.
Schedule: Four (4) 10‑hour shifts, Tuesday – Friday.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Business Consulting and Services
Company Information Cherokee Nation Strategic Programs provides support, services, and solutions to federal and commercial customers. For more information, visit cherokee-federal.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer Cherokee Federal is an equal opportunity employer. Please visit cherokee-federal.com/careers for information regarding our affirmative action, equal opportunity statement, accommodation request, and Presidential EO 14042 Notice.
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Fleet Mechanic
role at
Cherokee Federal . This position is responsible for performing maintenance, repairs, and inspections on a fleet of vehicles and equipment, ensuring safe and efficient operation.
Compensation & Benefits Estimated Starting Salary Range: $30.00–$40.00 hourly. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits.
Citizenship Requirement A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. You must provide documentation proving U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residency to qualify.
Responsibilities
Diagnoses, services, and maintains government vehicles and equipment such as off‑road vehicles, crawler tractors, forklift trucks, snow tractors, hydraulic cranes up to 50‑ton capacity, and various trailers.
Adheres to manufacturer parts and service manuals, schematics, specifications, and established policies, processes, systems, law, and regulations.
Performs service calls in the field.
Repairs breakdowns outside government facility with difficult terrain and weather conditions, outside regular business hours.
Performs corrective and preventative modifications and preparation for disposal services.
Changes and repairs tires.
Maintains fuel station pumps and supplies, documents fuel, oil, and antifreeze usage.
Corrects malfunction of internal and external parts and subsystems for a wide variety of engine types.
Repairs or replaces power train components and braking systems utilizing air, hydraulic, and electric servo mechanisms.
Diagnoses and corrects steering issues.
Performs miscellaneous repairs to vehicle bodies, repair flat tires, mount and replace tires, deliver, pick up vehicles, steam clean tops and undercarriages, and inspect vehicles.
Completes overhaul of engines, transmissions, and other major components.
Assumes responsibility for tools not normally included on the movable property files.
Tracks maintenance and provides weekly reports.
Provides record‑keeping and documentation to meet government requirements.
Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.
Qualifications, Education, and Experience
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Minimum 5 years’ working experience at journeyman level as a mechanic performing vehicle and equipment repairs.
Possess Commercial Class A Driver License.
Systems Maintenance Technician certification from BOMI or AFE, preferred.
Title 22 California Hazardous Waste Management, preferred.
DOT, Hazmat and Waste Ground Shipper Transportation, preferred.
Forklift Certification, preferred.
Fall Protection Certification, preferred.
Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP), preferred.
Schedule: Four (4) 10‑hour shifts, Tuesday – Friday.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Business Consulting and Services
Company Information Cherokee Nation Strategic Programs provides support, services, and solutions to federal and commercial customers. For more information, visit cherokee-federal.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer Cherokee Federal is an equal opportunity employer. Please visit cherokee-federal.com/careers for information regarding our affirmative action, equal opportunity statement, accommodation request, and Presidential EO 14042 Notice.
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