Fleet Mechanic

Bimbo Bakeries USA•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

The Fleet Mechanic performs service work, troubleshooting, diagnostics, and DOT and state inspections in the shop for route trucks and semi-trailers. The role also includes road-call work as needed. The mechanic completes assigned work and provides feedback to the Lead/Shop Foreman about work issues. The position performs mechanical repairs and preventive maintenance to help ensure vehicles and equipment are safe and ready to operate, inspects trucks for DOT infractions, and makes service calls in a timely manner. The listed shift is 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. The job posting lists starting pay of $39.10 per hour and says full benefits are offered, including medical, dental, vision, and a retirement plan.

Requirements

At least 3 years of light/medium-duty truck repair experience.
Be at least 21 years old.
Ability to pass a DOT physical and DOT road test.
Ability to obtain a chauffeur license if the job location is in Indiana, Michigan, or Tennessee.
Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds; stack, unstack, or carry items; and stand and/or stoop for prolonged periods.
Ability to work shifts of 8 or more hours and work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Ability to read and speak English sufficiently to converse with the general public, understand English-language highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records.

Responsibilities

Perform service work, troubleshooting, diagnostics, and DOT/state inspections on route trucks and semi-trailers.
Perform road-call work as needed and make service calls in a timely manner.
Complete mechanical repairs and preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
Inspect trucks for DOT infractions and make repairs as required.
Perform federal inspections of the location’s fleet trucks.
Ensure vehicles and equipment are safe and ready to operate when needed.
Complete work assignments and provide feedback to the Lead/Shop Foreman regarding work issues.