Fleet Mechanic

Franz Bakery•Portland, OR

11d

About The Position

Are you ‘bread' for success? Come make $ dough $ with us! Franz Family Bakery was founded in 1906 in the Pacific Northwest and has become one of country's most successful bakeries. We produce a variety of baked products, marketed under a wide range of premium labels, all made with quality ingredients and a superior baking process. We employ over 4,000 employees and distribute our products in Alaska, Idaho, California, Utah, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. Take your career to the next level and join our exciting team. Franz offers employees excellent benefits including: Competitive Wages Comprehensive Healthcare 100% employer paid premiums for employee and all eligible dependents Growth and Development Opportunities Generous Holiday and Vacation Pension and Retirement funds 50% Discount Franz Products 100% employer paid premiums for employee and all eligible dependents Primary Duties and Responsibilities SHIFT & HOURS: New employees will be assigned to any work day: Monday through Sunday; and any shift: Day, Swing and/or Graveyard based upon fleet shop needs. Perform tractor preventive maintenance and safety inspections including lubrication, change all vehicle fluids, change-out engine belts, hoses and lights on gas, diesel and propane vehicles. Required to change-out water pumps, fuel pumps, alternators, starter, radiators, brakes, exhaust systems, batteries and other equipment/parts associated with the safe operation of all equipment. Must be able to reassemble engine components to overhauled engines and reinstall into vehicle. Must be able to travel on a monthly basis to perform PM's and other repairs. Maintain service related records. Assist truck or trailer mechanic as requested. Perform clean-up of equipment, parts, and work area. Support and contribute to maintaining a safe environment, promoting accident prevention, and reporting potential hazards. Personal tool inventory is required by United States Bakery. Support and adherence to Company's Core Values. Other duties as assigned. Preferred Education/Experience CDL license highly preferred - or must be willing to obtain one. Prior work experience with basic knowledge of an engine, chassis, and body repair. Prior work experience repairing and maintaining and diagnosing diesel and gasoline powered trucks. Experience with propane lift trucks is desired. Ability to perform welding and some minor fabrication. Must be certified for air brake repair and DOT air brake inspection and oversee all DOT requirements. High School education or GED required. Critical Skills and Expertise Must be able to use various hand and power tools, cherry picker, jacks, creepers, ladders and general truck mechanic tools/equipment. Material will be moved from floor level to 84 inches (7 feet) height as required by job task. Must be able to stand for 8 or more hours and perform repetitive lifting, bending, kneeling, and grasping of maintenance tools & vehicle parts or equipment. Will work under and over equipment being repaired. Will work at heights using ladders, scissor lifts, etc. Good verbal and written communication. Ability to successfully work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment. Excellent problem solving and analytical skills. Must have high attention to detail and ability to work in a thorough manner to ensure quality workmanship. Independent judgment is often required. Some direct guidance is received from Manager and/or from established procedures or instructions. Ability to positively interact with employees and vendors across the Company. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Requirements

Personal tool inventory is required by United States Bakery
Must be certified for air brake repair and DOT air brake inspection and oversee all DOT requirements
High School education or GED required
Must be able to use various hand and power tools, cherry picker, jacks, creepers, ladders and general truck mechanic tools/equipment
Material will be moved from floor level to 84 inches (7 feet) height as required by job task
Must be able to stand for 8 or more hours and perform repetitive lifting, bending, kneeling, and grasping of maintenance tools & vehicle parts or equipment
Will work under and over equipment being repaired
Will work at heights using ladders, scissor lifts, etc
Good verbal and written communication
Ability to successfully work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
Must have high attention to detail and ability to work in a thorough manner to ensure quality workmanship
Independent judgment is often required
Ability to positively interact with employees and vendors across the Company

Nice To Haves

CDL license highly preferred - or must be willing to obtain one
Prior work experience with basic knowledge of an engine, chassis, and body repair
Prior work experience repairing and maintaining and diagnosing diesel and gasoline powered trucks
Experience with propane lift trucks is desired
Ability to perform welding and some minor fabrication

Responsibilities

Perform tractor preventive maintenance and safety inspections including lubrication
Change all vehicle fluids
Change-out engine belts, hoses and lights on gas, diesel and propane vehicles
Change-out water pumps, fuel pumps, alternators, starter, radiators, brakes, exhaust systems, batteries and other equipment/parts associated with the safe operation of all equipment
Reassemble engine components to overhauled engines and reinstall into vehicle
Travel on a monthly basis to perform PM's and other repairs
Maintain service related records
Assist truck or trailer mechanic as requested
Perform clean-up of equipment, parts, and work area
Support and contribute to maintaining a safe environment, promoting accident prevention, and reporting potential hazards
Support and adherence to Company's Core Values
Other duties as assigned