Fleet Mechanic

Charlie's Produce; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

ESOP (Profit Sharing)

401(k)

Paid vacations

Paid holidays

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Onsite parking

State Sick Leave coverage

100% Prepaid College Tuition for you/l

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Charlie's Produce in Seattle is seeking a skilled Fleet Mechanic with a focus on trailers to join our maintenance team. The role emphasizes trailer maintenance and repair, with work on tractors and other fleet equipment as needed. Welding experience is required; a CDL is preferred but not required.

Five+ years of heavy-duty fleet maintenance experience and strong diagnostic abilities are essential. Join a team that values safety, reliability, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Five or more years of relevant heavy-duty fleet maintenance experience.
• Demonstrated welding ability.
• Broad mechanical background, including electrical troubleshooting, air brakes, suspension, and hydraulics.
• Ability to diagnose problems independently and complete dependable repairs.
• Experience using diagnostic tools and interpreting service information.
• Professional mechanic's tools.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, diagnostics, and repairs, primarily on trailers.
• Diagnose and repair trailer brakes, ABS systems, air systems, suspension, wheel ends, lighting, and electrical systems.
• Repair trailer doors, floors, roofs, body components, and related hardware.
• Perform welding and fabrication for equipment repairs.
• Diagnose and repair liftgates and hydraulic systems.
• Support maintenance and repairs on diesel trucks and other fleet equipment.
• Use diagnostic software, scan tools, and service information to troubleshoot equipment.
• Accurately document repairs, parts usage, and labor time on work orders.
• Follow safe work practices and communicate repair needs that affect equipment safety or downtime.

Skills

Welding ability

Heavy-duty fleet maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Company Description

Charlie's Produce - Who We Are

Charlie's Produce is a privately owned wholesale produce company. We are the largest privately owned produce wholesaler on the West Coast, and we are growing. The secret to our success in this industry is PEOPLE! We strive to hire the best and we reward them with a working environment that fosters loyalty, stability, innovation, and growth. Charlie's was founded in quality, and we are proud that it is still our focus.

With a team of dedicated people who are passionate about food, supply chain, and their community we are looking for like-minded individuals to help further our goal to enhance our communities through quality produce.

What we offer:

• An amazing company culture!
• Medical/Dental/Vision on the first of the month following hire.
• ESOP (Profit Sharing) and 401(k).
• Paid vacations, paid holidays.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits, and onsite parking.
• Coverage under State Sick Leave.
• 100% Prepaid College Tuition for employees and their dependents.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).

Additional Compensation Details:

• $34.00-$42.00 hourlyDependent on Experience and Location of Role
• Work schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
• Potential 90-day performance-based raise
• Yearly review with possibility of increase based on performance and tenure

Job Description

Fleet Mechanic-Trailer Focus

We are seeking a Fleet Mechanic with a well-rounded set of mechanical skills to support our fleet. The primary focus will be trailer maintenance and repair, with additional work on tractors, box trucks, liftgates, refrigeration units, and yard equipment as needed. Welding experience is required. A CDL is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, diagnostics, and repairs, primarily on trailers.
• Diagnose and repair trailer brakes, ABS systems, air systems, suspension, wheel ends, lighting, and electrical systems.
• Repair trailer doors, floors, roofs, body components, and related hardware.
• Perform welding and fabrication for equipment repairs.
• Diagnose and repair liftgates and hydraulic systems.
• Support maintenance and repairs on diesel trucks and other fleet equipment.
• Use diagnostic software, scan tools, and service information to troubleshoot equipment.
• Accurately document repairs, parts usage, and labor time on work orders.
• Follow safe work practices and communicate repair needs that affect equipment safety or downtime.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

• Five or more years of relevant heavy-duty fleet maintenance experience, with strong trailer repair skills.
• Demonstrated welding ability.
• A broad mechanical background, including electrical troubleshooting, air brakes, suspension, and hydraulics.
• Ability to diagnose problems independently and complete dependable repairs.
• Experience using diagnostic tools and interpreting service information.
• Professional mechanic's tools.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• CDL; Class A preferred.
• Refrigerated trailer and refrigeration unit maintenance experience.
• Diesel engine, transmission, and air-conditioning diagnostic experience.
• Cummins, Detroit, or other relevant manufacturer training or certifications.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Attorney General WA Fair Chance Act Guide

RCW 49.94.010

This is a safety-sensitive position.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

We do not provide H1-B sponsorships at this time.

Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

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