Fleet Maintenance Technician

Fleet Maintenance Technician

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serves as subject matter expert on fleet maintenance and repairs.
• Identify fleet maintenance issues or trends; anticipate problems and implement solutions.
• Plans, schedules, and prioritizes fleet maintenance activities.
• Provides aid, as needed, when troubles arise on the road finds qualified service to repair downed vehicle, obtains competitive bids for repairs, body work, etc.
• Work with drivers to enable them to operate specialized equipment properly.
• Reviews work orders and purchase orders for accuracy.
• Review invoices for approval process and proper asset allocation.
• Occasional travel to pick up parts or meet with vendors.
• Ensure conformance with vehicle manufacture's service recommendations and bulletins.
• Ensure proper working conditions and shop and vehicle safety practices are followed.
• Purchases of shop equipment.
• File warranty claims, warranty logs
• Maintain parts department, inventory levels to company standards.
• Comply with all OSHA and DOT regulations.
• Research and develop parts and repairs for fleet.
• Other project as requested by the management team.
• Other Duties as assigned
• All employees are responsible for food safety and are expected to notify the appropriate manager, supervisor, or key personnel if they witness any compromise to food safety or quality.

Desired Minimum Qualifications:

• 5 years fleet and material handling equipment experience.
• 5 years of mechanical experience.
• Knowledge of methods, techniques and procedures involved in maintenance repairs and replacement.
• Considerable knowledge of safety practices and techniques in mechanics; considerable knowledge of diesel and gas engine mechanics; considerable knowledge of vehicle make-up.
• Knowledge of Safety Practices and DOT Regulations.
• Knowledge of an automated Fleet Management Information System (Manager+)
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to function and perform effectively as a manager and supervisor.
• Ability to plan, organize and direct the work of skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled employees engaged in repair and maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair equipment with accuracy and speed.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions in English.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Good attendance and punctuality a must.

Licensing and Certification:

• EPA 608/609 certifications preferred.
• Manufacturer certifications preferred. ASE certifications and State Inspections License preferred.
• ASE certifications preferred.
• State Inspectors License or Federal DOT Inspectors License preferred.
• Class A or B commercial driver license preferred.
• Must have a clean driving record and AK state driver's license.
• Forklift certification.

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

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.

Charlie's Produce is an Equal Opportunity Employer