Fleet Mechanic

SpartanNash • Fargo, ND

5d

About The Position

As a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family of companies, SpartanNash is a food solutions company that distributes grocery and household goods through a global supply chain network. The Fleet Mechanic is responsible for inspecting, diagnosing, and performing preventive and corrective maintenance and repairs on diesel semi-trucks and trailers. The role requires adherence to company safety standards and applicable regulatory requirements, and includes coaching and technical support for less experienced team members.

The mechanic works with supervisors or leads to prioritize work orders, follows preventive maintenance schedules, uses maintenance systems to document work accurately, and completes DOT inspections and related paperwork. Duties may cover tractor, trailer, and refrigeration systems. The position is based at 3030 Main Ave, Fargo, North Dakota 58103. Travel requirements vary by assignment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• At least 6 years of work experience in a related field.
• 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 perform the listed tractor, trailer, and refrigeration maintenance and repair tasks.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting up to 75 pounds with assistance as needed.
• Ability to work in the specified conditions for assigned 8–10-hour shifts.
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment and tolerate frequent temperature and humidity changes, as well as moderate-to-high noise levels.

Nice To Haves

• EPA certification.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, and perform preventive and corrective maintenance and repairs on diesel semi-trucks and trailers.
• Assess preventive maintenance schedules and ensure equipment maintenance is completed on time.
• Meet with a supervisor or lead to review work orders and priorities, and proactively identify conditions that may affect equipment operation.
• Use maintenance systems to document maintenance and repair work accurately and promptly.
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable regulations and laws, including DOT requirements, and ensure shop compliance.
• Prepare or complete DOT inspections and related paperwork accurately and promptly.
• Collaborate effectively with other departments as appropriate.
• Diagnose and repair tractor engine, electrical, electronic, air brake, cooling, ABS, aftertreatment, driveline, and vibration issues.
• Replace tractor starters, alternators, and batteries; service fifth wheels; perform tractor DOT inspections; and troubleshoot with diagnostic software.
• Diagnose and repair trailer ABS, electrical, braking, suspension, axle, landing gear, and liftgate hydraulic systems.
• Perform trailer DOT inspections and maintain service records and repair documentation.
• Perform refrigeration work, including replacing compressors, sensors, and electrical components; repairing evaporator and condenser systems; troubleshooting temperature-control problems; and conducting advanced refrigeration diagnostics.
• Mentor entry-level technicians and provide coaching and technical support to less experienced team members.
• Work weekends, holidays, day and night hours, and overtime as necessary and assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED