Fleet Mechanic

Bimbo Bakeries USA•Roseville, MN

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About The Position

The Fleet Mechanic performs service work, troubleshooting, diagnostics, and DOT/state inspections in the shop for route trucks and semi-trailers, as well as road-call work as needed. The role ensures assigned work is completed and provides feedback to the Lead/Shop Foreman about work issues. The mechanic performs mechanical repairs on vehicles and equipment, inspects trucks for DOT infractions and makes necessary repairs, and provides preventive maintenance, repairs, and federal inspections for the location’s fleet trucks. The position also involves responding to service calls in a timely manner and ensuring vehicles and equipment are safe and ready for operation. The role requires the ability to work 8+ hour shifts and may require nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. Physical duties include lifting, pushing or pulling up to 50 pounds, carrying or stacking items, and standing or stooping for prolonged periods.

Requirements

At least 3 years of light- or medium-duty truck repair experience.
Must 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 or stoop for prolonged periods.
Ability to work shifts of 8 or more hours, and nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Ability to read and speak English sufficiently to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records.

Responsibilities

Perform service work, troubleshooting, and diagnostic work on route trucks and semi-trailers.
Conduct DOT and state inspections in the shop and repair vehicles as required.
Respond to road calls and make service calls in a timely manner.
Perform mechanical repairs on vehicles and equipment to ensure they are safe and ready to operate.
Inspect trucks for DOT infractions and complete necessary repairs.
Provide preventive maintenance, repairs, and federal inspections for the location’s fleet trucks.
Complete assigned work and provide feedback to the Lead/Shop Foreman about work issues.