Diesel Fleet Mechanic - Growth, Benefits & Impact

Herrs Food Inc; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

On-site health clinic

401k with company match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Paid sick time

Employee referral program

Job summary

Herrs Food Inc in Northeast Philadelphia is seeking a Fleet Mechanic to repair and maintain a fleet of delivery trucks, with starting pay of $30.69 per hour. This full-time role requires an AA degree or equivalent (or 5 years of related experience), a valid driver’s license, and strong diesel engine knowledge.

On-site benefits include medical/dental/vision, a company 401k match, vacation and holidays. Relocation within 45 minutes of the branch is preferred; you will work with the Fleet Manager

Qualifications

• AA degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school, or at least five years related experience and/or training.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure; compute rate, ratio, and percent; read bar graphs.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must have working knowledge of total engine repair, running gear and suspension; electrical and welding on company vehicles.
• Must be able to read, write, understand and speak English.
• Stable work history with good references.

Responsibilities

• Read job orders and listen to truck operation to determine malfunction and plan procedures.
• Perform preventative maintenance inspections.
• Maintain Preventive Maintenance Program for branch vehicles.
• Install ignition systems, align wheels, replace batteries and transmissions.
• Inspect safety devices and adjust as needed.
• Lubricate parts and test repaired trucks for conformance.
• Maintain parts inventory and ensure work orders are entered.
• Collaborate with Fleet Manager on issues with trucks, inventory and budget.
• Coordinate with Route Sales on repairs and deficiencies.

Skills

Diesel engines

Engine repair

Electrical systems

Welding

English proficiency

Valid driver’s license

Education

AA degree or equivalent

Job description

Herrs Food Inc in Northeast Philadelphia is seeking a Fleet Mechanic to repair and maintain a fleet of delivery trucks, with starting pay of $30.69 per hour. This full-time role requires an AA degree or equivalent (or 5 years of related experience), a valid driver’s license, and strong diesel engine knowledge.

On-site benefits include medical/dental/vision, a company 401k match, vacation and holidays. Relocation within 45 minutes of the branch is preferred; you will work with the Fleet Manager