Dishwasher Maintenance Mechanic

Auto‑Chlor System; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Overtime opportunities

Advancement opportunities

Company vehicle

Company phone

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with profit sharing

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

Auto-Chlor System in Oakland, CA is hiring a Dishwasher Maintenance Mechanic as an entry‑level role with paid training. You’ll learn to keep commercial dishwashing equipment running safely and reliably while earning an above‑minimum starting wage and gaining hands‑on skills.

No prior experience is required; you’ll grow through on‑the‑job training, overtime opportunities, and clear paths to higher‑paying technical or leadership positions within the company, with benefits like

Qualifications

• Ready to learn a skilled trade.
• Comfortable working with their hands.
• Interested in mechanical equipment and how things work.
• Comfortable using basic hand tools—or willing to learn.
• Dependable, motivated and proud of their work.
• A problem-solver who enjoys figuring things out.
• Able to lift up to 70 pounds and work in an active environment.
• In possession of a valid driver’s license for a minimum of 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Repairing and maintaining commercial dishwashing equipment at customer locations and in the shop.
• Diagnosing mechanical and basic electrical problems.
• Using hand and power tools to replace parts and rebuild equipment.
• Testing equipment to ensure it operates safely and efficiently.
• Responding to customer service calls and helping businesses keep their kitchens running.
• Performing preventative maintenance and learning equipment installation.
• Keeping your tools, vehicle, and work area clean and organized.

Skills

Hand tools

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Dependable

Team player

Lifting up to 70 lbs

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Power tools

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $47,000 USD to $57,000 USD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Dishwasher Maintenance Mechanic

Entry Level – Paid Training | Oakland, CA | Auto-Chlor System

No Experience? No Problem. We’ll Train You.

Looking for a career where you can work with your hands, solve real problems, and learn a valuable trade?

Auto-Chlor is hiring a Dishwasher Maintenance Mechanic and providing paid, hands‑on training to help you build the skills for a long‑term career.

You don’t need years of mechanical experience to get started. If you’ve worked in retail, customer service, food service, warehouse, automotive, delivery, or simply enjoy figuring out how things work, this could be your opportunity to turn those skills into a career.

For more than 86 years, Auto-Chlor has helped restaurants and hospitality businesses keep their kitchens running. We invest in our people, provide opportunities to learn, and promote from within.

What You'll Do

As a Dishwasher Maintenance Mechanic, you'll learn how to keep commercial dishwashing equipment operating safely and reliably.

Your day may include:

• Repairing and maintaining commercial dishwashing equipment at customer locations and in the shop
• Diagnosing mechanical and basic electrical problems
• Using hand and power tools to replace parts and rebuild equipment
• Testing equipment to ensure it operates safely and efficiently
• Responding to customer service calls and helping businesses keep their kitchens running
• Performing preventative maintenance and learning equipment installation
• Keeping your tools, vehicle, and work area clean and organized
• Driving a company vehicle to customer locations
• Building your mechanical and technical skills through hands‑on experience

Why Build Your Career at Auto-Chlor?

You bring the willingness to learn. We provide the training.

• $23/hour starting pay
• Paid, hands‑on training
• Consistent overtime opportunities to increase your earnings
• Clear opportunities for advancement into higher‑paying technical and leadership roles
• Company vehicle and company phone, where applicable
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, 401(k) with profit sharing, paid vacation and holidays
• Stable, full‑time employment with an established company
• Supportive team that values reliability, hard work, and continuous learning

What We're Looking For

You don't have to be an expert mechanic. We're looking for someone who is:

• Ready to learn a skilled trade
• Comfortable working with their hands
• Interested in mechanical equipment and how things work
• Comfortable using basic hand tools—or willing to learn
• Dependable, motivated, and proud of their work
• A problem‑solver who enjoys figuring things out
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Available to participate in an occasional on‑call rotation
• Able to lift up to 70 pounds and work in an active environment
• In possession of a valid driver's license for a minimum of 3 years

Start With Training. Build Skills. Grow Your Career.

You don't need to have everything figured out on day one.

If you're ready to learn a valuable trade, build hands‑on mechanical skills, earn while you learn, and create a path toward higher‑paying opportunities, Auto‑Chlor can help you get started.

Upon receiving a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete a background check and a pre‑employment drug screen. In compliance with the California Fair Chance Act, we will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the law. Drug screening practices will comply with California law regarding off‑duty cannabis use.

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