Diesel Fleet Mechanic
About The Position
The Diesel Fleet Mechanic inspects, diagnoses, and performs preventive and corrective maintenance and repairs on diesel semi-trucks and trailers. The role maintains company safety standards and complies with applicable regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include servicing tractor and trailer systems, performing DOT inspections, documenting maintenance and repairs, and supporting refrigeration-system service as assigned. The position is based at 3402 4th Ave S, Fargo, North Dakota 58103. Work takes place in a warehouse environment, with possible temperature and humidity changes and usually moderate-to-high noise. Travel requirements vary by assignment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
- 3–5 years of related experience.
- Valid driver's license.
- Provide and maintain essential mechanic tools and a toolbox for daily tasks.
- Complete SpartanNash certification for safe driving skills for material handling equipment, tractors, and trailers; training is provided.
- Ability to lift up to 75 pounds with assistance as needed.
- Ability to work weekends, holidays, days and night hours, and overtime as necessary and assigned.
- Ability to work assigned shifts of 8–10 hours.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent sitting, walking, standing, handling tools or controls, repetitive foot movements, crouching, kneeling, bending, stooping, twisting, and reaching.
Nice To Haves
- Experience servicing hydraulic liftgates.
Responsibilities
- Assess preventive maintenance schedules to ensure equipment maintenance is completed on schedule.
- Meet with a supervisor or lead to discuss work orders and priorities, and identify issues or conditions that could affect equipment operation.
- Use maintenance systems to document maintenance and repair work accurately and on time.
- Collaborate with other departments as appropriate.
- Perform DOT inspections on tractors and trailers.
- Repair and replace tractor and trailer air brake components.
- Replace tractor starters, alternators, and batteries; diagnose and repair cooling systems; service suspension components; replace wheel seals and hubs; perform minor electrical diagnostics; and service fifth wheels.
- Repair trailer wheel seals and hub assemblies, suspension and axle components, and trailer electrical systems.
- Maintain service records and repair documentation.
- Service hydraulic liftgates, as preferred.
- Refer refrigeration performance issues; replace sensors and electrical components; repair starter and charging systems; perform refrigerant leak detection and service; and calibrate temperature controls.
- Follow company safety standards and applicable regulatory requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
