[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Southern Company jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/southern-company/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Southern Company · Ottawa, IL # Fleet Mechanic Ottawa, IL, United States Skilled Trades & Maintenance Listed on Southern Company’s official careers site. Posted October 12, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Southern Company’s careers site →](https://emje.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/19735) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Southern Company](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/southern-company/) / Fleet Mechanic ## Job description ### Job Summary - This position will be located at the Ottawa,Joliet, Aurora fleet facilities. The purpose of this position is to ensure that fleet vehicles and equipment is maintained and repaired in a safe, reliable, economical and serviceable manner. This is a Nicor Gas role focused on all preventive and certain advanced corrective maintenance activities on company fleet vehicles and equipment. ### Functional Expertise - Performs all fleet vehicle and equipment preventive maintenance related activities in accordance with defined fleet procedures. - Performs electric system diagnostic and repairs on all fleet vehicles and equipment; and performs diagnostics and solves drivability problems of all gasoline vehicles. - Performs brake system diagnostics, repairs and component replacements on all fleet vehicles and equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications. - Transports fleet vehicles and equipment between fleet service, third party establishments and operating areas; and performs vehicle and equipment fueling tasks in accordance with defined fleet procedures, company safety guidelines and state and federal regulations. - Conducts fleet helper back-up and other duties as assigned. ### Business Acumen - Identifies and informs supervisor and other qualified fleet personnel on vehicle and equipment preventive/corrective maintenance issues outside of their qualifications and expertise to ensure completion in a safe, reliable and timely manner. - Organizes and effectively manages daily work assignments; and accurately records time, material and service charges in accordance with company policies, procedures and defined fleet work practices. - Identifies and informs co-workers, peers and management personnel on unsafe conditions and/or work practices to ensure compliance to company policies and to mitigate personnel injuries or safety-related incidents. ### Engagement - Engages with fleet, business unit and department personnel in a courteous manner and ensures transparency on fleet maintenance and transportation related activities. - Engages with third party service providers, training and safety to ensure overall effectiveness in fleet maintenance and training related activities. - Collaborates with fleet, other department and safety personnel/committees to ensure a safe work environment. ### Driving Results - Executes responsibilities timely and accurately to ensure overall fleet vehicle and equipment availability, performance and reliability. - Identifies and initiates fleet process, service and material improvements focused on enhancing departmental efficiencies and cost effectiveness. - Provides timely and accurate information and system updates on pending fleet vehicle and maintenance activities to ensure efficient and effective resource scheduling. ### Education, Certifications/Licenses Required: - High school diploma or GED - Commercial Driver's License class A (with air brake endorsement) - (note: Nicor Gas will send selected candidate to CDL training should a CDL not already be obtained) - Must self-furnish enough tools to be able to perform daily work and obtain company complete Fleet Services Mechanic tool list per bargaining agreement (within 1 year of certification) * - Pass company in-house Fleet Services Mechanic Certification test* - A.S.E. certifications (minimum of 4 total and at least 3 must be from Engine Repair, Brakes, Electrical Systems, Engine Performance, or Suspension/Steering) (note: needs to meet job requirements by 120-day performance review except in the case of newly hired Fleet Mechanics who do not have the required ASE certifications, in which case needs to meet job requirements by 180-day performance review. - Must be available to work 2nd shift (approximately 1:30 pm-10:00 pm Monday thru Friday) ### Automotive technology courses Related Work Experience - Required: - 2-3 years’ experience in automotive work, including preventive and corrective maintenance, brake systems, electrical systems and tire mounting; or equivalent academic and education experience Preferred: - Exposure to utility, municipal or commercial fleet maintenance environment Specific Skills & Knowledge: Required: - Reading, writing and computer/system skills sufficient to enter work orders, time, material and other required record keeping information into company supported systems. - Ability to timely comprehend training on expected forms of communications with our customers including e-mail and voice mail systems, face-to-face and preventive maintenance/down lists. - Ability to timely obtain and retain company required driving, safety and compliance training/certifications. - Ability to comprehend and complete company defined hands-on training requirements of all preventive maintenance procedures and new types of equipment for all fleet vehicles and equipment. ### Preferred - Knowledge of natural gas vehicles and related support systems Working Conditions/Physical Requirements: - The position works in a garage and/or field environment. - The position requires flexibility in working shifts as required. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 12, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Jul 10, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 100 days - Location: Ottawa, IL, United States[Apply on Southern Company’s careers site →](https://emje.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/19735) ## More jobs at Southern Company ### [Maintenance & Technical Training Manager- Plant Hatch](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/southern-company/jobs/3612e7ef353edc79ffd1/) Baxley, GA, United States ### [Manager, Pipeline Safety](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/southern-company/jobs/c92d5449a74d6f10b3e1/) Virginia Beach, VA, United States ### [Nuclear Technician - Plant Vogtle](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/southern-company/jobs/717e981d1d426896723d/) Waynesboro, GA, United States ### [Operations Technician – Plant Rowan](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/southern-company/jobs/ed635dc2e87bfd64148b/) Salisbury, NC, United States ### [P&C Field Services Engineer/Associate/Technician](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/southern-company/jobs/9f143f3ea07fe2cecab7/) Macon, GA, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Logistics/Fleet Services Mechanic](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/kroger/jobs/33983f888eae89bbd1de/) Kroger · Birmingham, AL, United States ### [Logistics/Fleet Services Mechanic](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/kroger/jobs/dca6ff66b73878177839/) Kroger · Independence, KY, United States ### [Mechanic Diesel Fleet Heavy Truck](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/republic-services/jobs/d7abc8713c76323aaa6f/) Republic Services · Alameda, California ### [Fleet Mechanic I-Jonesville](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/dollar-general/jobs/fa857a8a39929ca2cda1/) Dollar General · Jonesville, SC, United States ### [Fleet Mechanic I-Marion](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/dollar-general/jobs/3a9b55e66dc7d200e43d/) Dollar General · Marion, IN, United States OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. Dates come from the employer where stated; “first seen” and “last checked” are our own observations. OpenNash Jobs · Official listings with dates and links to the employer. [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [Methodology](/methodology/)