Master Mechanic-Fleet

Meijer Inc.; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meijer Rewards

Weekly pay

Scheduling flexibility

Paid parental leave

Paid education assistance

Team member discount

Development programs for advancement

career growth

Job summary

Meijer in Rhode Island is seeking a qualified diesel fleet mechanic to perform major repairs on highway equipment and maintain air brake and cooling systems. The position requires a high school diploma and 2+ years of fleet maintenance experience, including welding and trailer work.

Meijer offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for career growth. Based in Newport, RI, you will work in a team-focused shop applying welding and mechanical skills to keep fleets on the road, with safety

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Fleet maintenance

Diesel engines

Air brakes

Gas welding

Arc welding

Education

High School diploma

Tools

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!

Benefits and Perks

• Meijer Rewards


• Weekly pay


• Scheduling flexibility


• Paid parental leave


• Paid education assistance


• Team member discount


• Development programs for advancement and career growth

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.

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. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of your application, please click here to submit your request. Submissions that are not seeking help to complete the application due to a disability will not be responded to.