What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fleet Maintenance Technician position at Charlie's Produce?
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
Schedule
Full-time day schedule; typically Monday thru Friday, morning start, may require occasional weekends.
The Role
Maintains an effective fleet maintenance/repair program that prolongs the life and ensures safe operation of all CP equipment. Performs technical work on vehicles and equipment as needed; ensuring inspections, preventative maintenance and repairs are performed in a timely manner.
Essential Responsibilities Include, But Not Limited To
Required Skills and Experience
Charlies Produce is the largest privately owned produce wholesalers on the West Coast. We are passionate about produce, our people and pride ourselves in our prompt service, quality products, and customer satisfaction.
Hear from Charlie's Drivers
Supplemental Information
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.
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 .
For additional protected privacy information please visit: Privacy Policy | Charlie's Produce (charliesproduce.com)
Charlie's Produce is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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.
- Paid sick time after 90 days.
- 100% Prepaid College Tuition for employees and their dependents.
- Employee assistance program (EAP).
- Pay Range is Dependent on Experience and Location of Role
- Yearly review with possibility of increase based on performance and tenure
Schedule
Full-time day schedule; typically Monday thru Friday, morning start, may require occasional weekends.
The Role
Maintains an effective fleet maintenance/repair program that prolongs the life and ensures safe operation of all CP equipment. Performs technical work on vehicles and equipment as needed; ensuring inspections, preventative maintenance and repairs are performed in a timely manner.
Essential Responsibilities Include, But Not Limited To
- 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.
Required Skills and Experience
- 5 years fleet and material handling equipment experience.
- 5 years of mechanical experience.
- 3 years of supervisory 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 )
Charlies Produce is the largest privately owned produce wholesalers on the West Coast. We are passionate about produce, our people and pride ourselves in our prompt service, quality products, and customer satisfaction.
Hear from Charlie's Drivers
Supplemental Information
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.
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 .
For additional protected privacy information please visit: Privacy Policy | Charlie's Produce (charliesproduce.com)
Charlie's Produce is an Equal Opportunity Employer.