Fleet Mechanic -Idaho Falls, Pocatello

United States Bakery External•Idaho Falls, ID

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Franz Family Bakery is seeking a Fleet Mechanic to join their hard-working and fast-paced team. The Fleet Mechanic is responsible for the inspection, preventative maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of all bakery vehicles (route and transport trucks), trailers, and converter dollies. This role also involves accurate and complete documentation of all inspections and work performed. The mechanic may also perform maintenance and repairs on forklifts and similar equipment.

Requirements

CDL-A Drivers license
Knowledge of engine, chassis, and body repair.
Prior experience repairing, maintaining, and diagnosing heavy duty diesel and gasoline powered trucks is required.
Ability to perform welding and some minor fabrication.
Must be DOT certified for air brake inspection and repair and oversee all DOT Safety requirements.
Required to provide your own mechanic tools.
Good verbal and written communication.
Experience working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
High attention to detail and ability to work in a thorough manner to ensure quality workmanship.
Independent judgment is often required.
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.
Must be able to use various hand and power tools, cherry picker, jacks, creepers, ladders and general truck mechanic tools/equipment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with propane lift trucks is desired.

Responsibilities

Perform tractor diagnostic and preventive maintenance and safety inspections including: lubrication, change all vehicle fluids, change-out engine belts, hoses and lights on gas, heavy duty diesel and propane vehicles.
Change-out water pumps, fuel pumps, alternators, starters, radiators, brakes, exhaust systems, batteries, transmissions and other equipment/parts associated with the safe operation of all equipment.
Reassemble engine components to overhauled engines and reinstall engine into vehicle.
Travel on a weekly basis to perform PM’s and other repairs to vehicles in remote locations.
Maintain service-related records according to company standards.
Assist other mechanics as needed.
Perform clean-up of equipment, parts, and work area.
Support and contribute to maintaining a safe environment by working in a safe manner, promoting accident prevention, and reporting potential hazards.
Adhere to and follow the Company’s Core Values.
Other duties as assigned.