A Day in the Life
You maintain and repair a large fleet of vehicles — buses, trucks, vans, or corporate cars — on a scheduled and breakdown basis, keeping the fleet operational to support logistics or transport operations.
- Carry out scheduled preventive maintenance (oil changes, filter replacements, brake inspections)
- Diagnose and repair breakdown vehicles to minimise fleet downtime
- Complete fleet maintenance logs and service records for each vehicle
- Coordinate spare parts ordering with the stores/procurement team
- Inspect vehicles returning from operations for damage or defects
- Perform tyre rotation, wheel alignment, and brake system maintenance
- Conduct safety and roadworthiness checks before dispatch
- Support emergency roadside repairs or recovery when breakdowns occur
Work Environment
INDOORTeam: MEDIUMUNIFORMRemote: NONE
Fleet maintenance workshop or depot — typically a large workshop with multiple vehicle lifts, a parts store, and a dedicated fleet management office. Sri Lankan fleets range from government bus companies (SLTB) to private logistics operators, hotel shuttle fleets, and corporate transport pools.
Skills Required
Technical Skills
Diesel engine maintenance and overhaulCommercial vehicle brake systems (air brakes, ABS)Fleet maintenance scheduling and record-keepingHydraulic and pneumatic systems (for trucks and buses)Basic electrical fault diagnosis on commercial vehicles
Soft Skills
Urgency and rapid problem-solving under operational pressureMethodical record-keepingTeam coordination with drivers and transport managersPhysical resilience and enduranceReliability and punctuality
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