Location: Portland, OR (97211)
FT/PT Status: Full Time
Shift: Swing Shift (4:00pm - 1:00am)
Schedule: Sunday - Thursday
Hourly Rate: $24.00 - $28.00 (DOE – Depending on Experience)
United Salad Co., one of the largest family-owned distributors of fresh produce, grocery, and foodservice products in the Pacific Northwest, is seeking a motivated Diesel Mechanic to join our team. We service and maintain a fleet of over 200 vehicles, distributing produce to national and independent grocers, restaurants, schools, and other institutions from local farmers and growers worldwide.
Benefits Include:
- Medical & Dental insurance through Kaiser
- PTO accruals starting on your first day
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Coveralls & Uniforms included
- Boot allowance
- 1-hour lunches
- Apprenticeship training for entry-level technicians and continuous advanced training for experienced technicians
Bonus Structure:
- New Hire Bonus: $1,000
- Referral Bonus: $1,000
Job Responsibilities:
- Diagnose, adjust, and repair Class A trucks and refrigerated trailers.
- Maintain and service all equipment to Federal DOT standards.
- Inspect and replace worn brake components. Experience with steering and suspension systems is desirable.
- Use hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, power tools, pneumatic wrenches, and jacks.
- Perform routine maintenance such as oil changes, battery checks, and equipment lubrication.
- Keep detailed documentation of all repairs and communicate the status of downed vehicles to the shop manager and dispatch.
- Road test vehicles to diagnose malfunctions and ensure proper functioning.
Job Qualifications:
- Must be 18+ years of age
- Must provide own hand tools adequate for job functions
- Valid driver’s license required
- Minimum one year of truck and/or trailer repair experience
- Unrestricted ability to walk, stand, bend, stoop, squat, lift (up to 75 lbs.), push, pull, climb, and lie on back in a horizontal position for prolonged periods
Additional Requirements:
- Position is contingent upon a successful background check, an acceptable motor vehicle record check, and the ability to pass a drug screen, including THC.
Join our established crew of mechanics as our fleet continues to grow. Apply now to become a part of the United Salad Co. team!
If you are interested in applying, please apply at:
http://jobs.unitedsalad.com:86/application/login/login.aspx
United Salad Co. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.