COMPTON GARAGE/TRUCK MECHANIC

Kroger; Compton (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Kroger is seeking a diesel truck mechanic to maintain and repair commercial trucks. The role requires reading job orders, diagnosing malfunctions, and planning procedures. Expect hands-on work with engines, ignition systems, and transmissions, using standard tools and safety practices.

The position emphasizes safety, shift flexibility, and strong attention to detail, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth within a large nationwide retailer.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Must understand safety rules, maintenance instructions and manuals; write routine reports.
• Ability to perform basic math and unit conversions.
• Ability to solve practical problems with variable conditions.
• Must interpret written, oral, or scheduled instructions.
• Willingness to work varied shifts incl. weekends and overtime.
• Familiarity with diesel industry terms and processes.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Combination of education and experience in diesel mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Read job orders and observe truck operation to plan work.
• Install ignition systems, align front wheels, change batteries, and replace transmissions.
• Overhaul diesel engines with hand tools and hoists.
• Inspect guards, bolts and safety devices; adjust as needed.
• Perform essential functions with/without reasonable accommodation.

Skills

Diesel mechanics

Reading & writing safety docs

Valid driver’s license

Problem solving

Prioritization

Education

Less than high school + 3 years diesel tech exp

Job description

Responsible for maintaining and repairing commercial trucks. The company also requires that all employees perform all tasks in a safe manner consistent with corporate policies and state and federal laws.Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Responsibilities

• Read job order and observes and listens to truck in operation to determine malfunction and to plan work procedures
• Install new ignition systems, aligns front wheels, changes or recharges batteries, and replaces transmissions and other 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 and makes adjustments using hand tools.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

Minimum

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability and willingness to move with purpose and a strong sense of urgency.
• Ability to work a varied schedule, any shift including weekends and overtime on a frequent basis.
• 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.
• Less than high school education plus three years experience in diesel mechanics or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Info

• Job Identification 237809
• Job Category Facility Eng/Construction/Maintenance
• Posting Date 10/06/2026, 07:30 PM
• Apply Before 11/05/2026, 08:30 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Maximum Salary $33.80
• Line of Business Supply Chain & Distribution

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
• Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we’ve grown into what today is the nation’s largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America’s grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. That’s why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you’re caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether you’re seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we’ve got a fresh opportunity for you.