GARAGE/OUTSIDE MECHANIC

The Kroger Co. • Layton, UT

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About The Position

Responsible for maintaining and repairing commercial trucks, trailers, and reefer units. Employees must perform all tasks safely and in accordance with corporate policies and state and federal laws, while demonstrating the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

The role involves inspecting, maintaining, and repairing fleet equipment, including diesel engines, electrical systems, and mechanical components. The mechanic must have or be able to obtain Type II 609 EPA Certification within one year and be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; and present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group settings.
• Ability to perform arithmetic operations using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
• Ability to solve practical problems involving a variety of concrete variables where limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Must have own tools, such as wrenches, sockets, screwdrivers, and impact drivers.
• Minimum age of 18 years.
• Ability and willingness to move with purpose and a strong sense of urgency.
• Ability to work weekends, overtime, and any shift.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of tasks and projects.
• Familiarity with industry and technical terms and processes.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must have or be able to obtain Type II 609 EPA Certification within one year.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• High school education or equivalent plus three years’ experience in diesel/reefer mechanics, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Read work orders and observe and listen to trucks and reefer units in operation to determine malfunctions and plan work procedures.
• Install or repair electrical systems, change batteries, and replace transmissions, compressors, and other mechanical parts.
• Overhaul diesel engines using mechanics’ hand tools, welding equipment, standard charts, and hoists.
• Examine protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices on trucks, making adjustments with hand tools.
• Perform proper preventive maintenance on all fleet equipment.
• Perform all tasks safely and in accordance with corporate policies and state and federal laws.
• Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles.
• Paid time off, including holiday and sick pay, based on eligibility and length of service.
• Free counseling through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Free, confidential financial tools and coaching through Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, and technology.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over a career through the Continuing Education program.
• Access to training programs and career pathways with potential for growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed