Fleet Mechanic

CalPortland; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Retirement program

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

CalPortland is seeking a Fleet Mechanic in El Segundo to service and repair a variety of mechanical, electrical, power-train, and hydraulic systems on our vehicles. The role supports plant repairs as needed and requires you to work from the El Segundo location.

You will diagnose and repair gas/diesel equipment, maintain records, enter work orders, and use diagnostic software such as J-Pro and Cummins Insite to ensure safe, reliable operations.

Qualifications

• Must have valid driver’s license with clean record.
• Own journeyman level tools including up to 3/4 hand tools and up to 1/2 drive sockets.
• Experience with heavy‑duty diesel/medium fleet trucks.
• Troubleshoot/repair hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, chassis, and power‑train systems.
• Operate and test vehicles with diagnostic software.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair gas, diesel, and CNG equipment on trucks and related equipment.
• Repair ignition, fuel, hydraulic, lighting, electrical, radio, A/C, and ABS systems.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Journeyman tools

Diesel/heavy fleet experience

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Power-train systems

Diagnostic software

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

J-Pro

Cummins Insite

Job description

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The Fleet Mechanic performs service and repairs on a variety of mechanical, electrical, power train and hydraulic systems for vehicles, and assists with plant repairs when necessary. The candidate selected would be working from the city of El Segundo.

At CalPortland, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees. Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. That’s why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from. All regular full time employees may enroll in a variety of health and welfare plans including medical, dental and vision plans. Other benefits include life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, and retirement program. The company also has a variety of voluntary benefits for employees to choose from.

Compensation

$32.20 - 34.20/hr DOE

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses and repairs all types of gas, diesel equipment, CNG systems including dump trucks, concrete mixer trucks, light trucks, street sweepers, wheel loaders, trailers and various ancillary equipment
• Troubleshoots, repairs and replaces ignition systems, fuel systems, hydraulic systems, lighting systems, electrical systems, radio systems, A/C systems and ABS brake systems
• Maintains service, maintenance and repair records, sends the daily equipment repair and availability report
• Repairs and maintains shop tools and machinery
• Prepares and enters work orders and order parts in SAP operating system
• Makes emergency field repairs to all equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education

High school diploma/GED

Requirements/Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver’s license with a safe driving record
• Possess own Journeyman level tools necessary to perform the functions of the job “up to 3/4 hand tools” and “up to 1/2 drive sockets”
• Experience in the maintenance and repair of heavy-duty diesel and medium fleet trucks
• Experience in troubleshooting and repairing hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, electrical systems, chassis and power-train systems
• Ability to safely operate vehicles and equipment to test and troubleshoot for proper operation before and after maintenance
• Knowledge of industrial and shop safety rules, procedures and equipment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and general computer programs
• Must be able to remain in a standing position for extended periods of time, lifting arms above shoulder level, bend and stoop repeatedly, able to move heavy objects 50 lbs. or more long distances
• Proficient in using diagnostic software such as J-Pro and Cummins Insite

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate must submit to a post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) registration/clearance as well as ongoing alcohol and drug testing. In accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for work that will be performed in the San Francisco area, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.