Equipment Mechanic III

Grimmway Enterprises • Arvin, CA

10d • $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Grimmway Produce Group is seeking an Equipment Mechanic III responsible to perform repairs and maintenance on light / medium truck vehicles and various equipment needed for farms and processing plants. Areas of repair and maintenance will be centered on air conditioning & heating systems, brakes, shocks and struts, steering components, cooling systems, tire mounting and balancing, DTC diagnostics, hydraulic systems, engine tune-up, and routine preventative maintenance servicing. Whether you are a current GPG team member looking to grow your career or a professional seeking a rewarding opportunity in agriculture, this position offers the chance to contribute to one of the world’s largest carrot and organic vegetable grower, packer, and shippers. At GPG , we take pride in delivering fresh, healthy, and safe products to communities while caring for the earth’s natural resources and investing in our family of employees—come grow with us!

Requirements

• Possess or be able to acquire a Forklift Certification
• 5-10 years’ experience working in operating a medium-duty service truck for repair and maintenance of light, medium, and heavy-duty vehicles, and farm equipment.
• Must have the mechanical experience and working knowledge of industrial power-driven equipment, including yard trucks, various branded on-road power units, electrical/diesel/LP warehouse and rough terrain forklifts, aerial man lifts, utility vehicle, and heavy earth moving equipment.
• Competent in assembly of equipment using both machinery and hand tools in the shop and the field.
• Must have the ability to successfully perform diagnostics and repairs in the following areas of automotive, light/medium trucks, and heavy-duty farm equipment repair: o Advanced automotive climate control systems o 12V AND 24V electrical systems o Brake systems - including antilock brake diagnostics and repairs o Airbag systems o Computer diagnostics o Cooling systems (radiator, hoses, heater cores, water pumps, etc.) o Suspension & Chassis (i.e., shocks, struts, springs, airbag suspension, etc.) o Steering systems (including electric steering components and alignments) o Proper use of automotive scan equipment and diagnostic tools o Engine tune-ups o Differentials and transfer case o Emissions systems o Routine preventative maintenance o Light and medium-duty diesel engine trucks o Hydraulic systems and the components (i.e., Pumps, motors, valves, hoses, etc.)
• All tools and diagnostic equipment will be provided by the company.
• Ability to interpret repair manual procedures and hydraulic and electrical schematics.
• Understand and follow prescribed shop and field safety regulations and procedures.
• Previous experience in performing all levels of PM service procedures.
• Capable of working with minimum supervision.
• Must have strong decision-making skills that promote safe working conditions, timely/efficient repairs, and accurate accounting of labor and materials.
• Must be computer literate to foster clear communication with coworkers, supervisors, and outside vendors over various forms of technology.
• Available to be on-call and work weekends and after hours if required.
• Remote work not available for this position.
• Willing to travel to facility and field location on an as-needed basis.
• Willing to train/mentor up and coming mechanics and technicians within the company.
• Working understanding of English.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean DMV driving record.
• Must pass pre-placement drug/alcohol screen, physical and functional capacity evaluation.

Nice To Haves

• Bi-lingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Benefits

• Subsidized benefits package including Medical and Dental coverage
• Generous vision reimbursement allowance for each covered family member per calendar year
• 401(k) plan
• Paid Time Off/Paid Sick and Safe Time
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Subsidized gym membership
• Discounted tickets to major theme parks throughout California

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed