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Fleet Mechanic

​What Is a Fleet Mechanic?   

Key Points

  • A fleet mechanic, also known as a fleet technician, works on the engines and machinery of company’s fleet to keep it running smoothly.

  • Fleet mechanics service, maintain and diagnose vehicles and equipment to prevent interruptions in business operations.

  • Typical duties of fleet mechanics include repairing vehicles, diagnosing issues, creating scopes of work and communicating with fleet managers.

  • The career outlook and salary for fleet mechanics varies depending on factors such as location, employer and types of vehicles worked on.

  • Employers prefer fleet technicians with automotive or diesel technology training and National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification.

Companies that rely on cars, large trucks, buses and/or heavy equipment like cranes and bulldozers need to keep their vehicles up and running. This collection of vehicles and equipment is called a company fleet. A fleet mechanic, also known as a fleet technician, works on the engines and machinery that power a fleet, keeping businesses operating with minimal interruption.

If you like working on cars or big trucks and are interested in working for a business rather than at a shop or dealership, you might be interested in a career as a fleet technician. Get the answer to what is a fleet technician, learn about typical duties and work environment and find out how to become a fleet mechanic in this guide.

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The boundaries were set by the Local Government Act 1972, and cover eight former local government districts; seven Urban Districts from the administrative county of Lancashire, and the County Borough of Bolton. The metropolitan districts of Bury, Salford and Wigan lie to the east, south and west respectively; and the unitary authority of Blackburn with Darwen and the non-metropolitan district of Chorley in Lancashire to the north and north-west.

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