Master Mechanic-Fleet

Meijer; Newport (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Scheduling flexibility

Paid parental leave

Paid education assistance

Team member discount

Development programs for advancement

Job summary

Meijer is seeking a skilled diesel fleet mechanic to perform major repairs on highway equipment, trailers, and cooling units on site. You will repair air brake systems, maintain trailer and van bodies, and conduct welding as required, ensuring safety is prioritized.

Required experience includes 2 years in fleet maintenance with diesel equipment, 4 years in air brakes, and related welding training. This role offers a stable career path with Meijer's reward program and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required with basic schooling allowed to count toward experience.
• 2 years fleet maintenance experience with major repairs of diesel fleet equipment.
• 4 years air brakes experience; 1 year gasoline fleet experience.
• 1 year trailer/van body and mechanical repairs; 6 months cooling unit repair.
• Gas and arc welding training completed; safety procedures emphasized.

Responsibilities

• Perform major repairs on diesel-powered highway equipment and trailers.
• Repair air brake systems and maintain trailer/van body components.
• Service truck cooling units and perform welding as needed.
• Ensure safety practices and assist with other duties as required.

Skills

Fleet maintenance experience

Air brakes experience

Gasoline-powered fleet

Trailer and van body repairs

Cooling unit repair

Welding training

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Gas welding

Arc welding

Thermo King

Carrier

Job description

As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you're provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our family - take care of your career and your community!

Meijer Rewards

• Weekly pay
• Scheduling flexibility
• Paid parental leave
• Paid education assistance
• Team member discount
• Development programs for advancement and career growth

Performs preventive maintenance and major repairs on diesel-powered highway equipment, trailers, and trailer cooling units. Practices 200% safety for self and others.

What You'll be Doing:

• Perform all major repairs to diesel-powered highway equipment.
• Repair all air brake systems.
• Repair and maintain trailer/van body and mechanical systems.
• Repair of truck and trailer cooling units.
• Perform all major repairs requiring gas and arc welding.
• Other duties as required.

What You Bring with You (Qualifications):

• High School diploma.
• Fleet maintenance field experience for 2 years with major repairs of diesel-powered highway equipment.
• Fleet maintenance experience on air brakes for 4 years.
• Gasoline-powered highway fleet - 1 year experience.
• Trailer and van body and mechanical repairs - 1 year of experience.
• Cooling unit repair (Thermo King and/or Carrier) - 6 months' experience.
• Gas and arc welding training course with satisfactory completion.
• Note that formal schooling may be counted to satisfy up to 2 years of the fleet maintenance experience requirement, and up to 50% of the other category requirements.

We opened our doors more than 90 years ago with the goal of helping people provide for themselves and their family. Today we're a multi-billion dollar retailer with more than 70,000 employees across six states. Our Midwest geography includes corporate offices in Grand Rapids, Michigan, plus manufacturing facilities, distribution centers and over 270 stores across Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Wisconsin.

Meijer is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are committed to treating all persons with dignity and respect.

Meijer's policy is to not discriminate because of any applicant or team member's race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, age, physical or mental disability, uniformed service or veteran status, or any other lawfully-protected classification.

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