Fleet Mechanic

Company: Bimbo Bakeries USA
Location: Grand Rapids
Posted on: June 26, 2022

Job Description:

Fleet Mechanic in Grand Rapids, MI at Bimbo Bakeries USA Job Description Have you ever enjoyed Arnold®, Brownberry® or Oroweat® bread? A Thomas’® English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee®, Entenmann’s® or Marinela® cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then you know Bimbo Bakeries USA! Bimbo Bakeries USA is part of Grupo Bimbo, the world’s largest baking company with operations in 33 countries. Bimbo Bakeries USA (BBU) employs 20,000 associates across the U.S. in bakeries, sales centers, corporate offices and on sales routes to ensure our consumers have the freshest products to feed their families at every meal. But our associates come to work for much more – the chance to feed their own lives through exciting work that offers the opportunity to make a real difference in their professional and personal lives every day. *SIGN-ON BONUS OF 2000, 6-MONTH RETENTION BONUS OF $1000, 12-MONTH RETENTION BONUS OF $1000* The Fleet Mechanic is responsible for performing service work, troubleshooting, diagnostic, DOT/State inspections within the shop for route trucks and semi-trailers. This also includes road call work as needed. Ensures work assignments are completed and provides feedback to Lead/Shop Foreman on work issues. Follows all safety procedures as set forth by the Company. Top Reasons to Work at Bimbo Bakeries USA: Great starting pay: $25.80/hr! Union Position! Excellent benefits package! Growing organization & increased demand for products! Key Job Responsibilities: Perform all mechanical repairs needed to all types of vehicles/equipment to make proper decisions, ensure all vehicles/equipment are ready to safely operate when needed. Inspection of truck to verify that there are no DOT infractions and repair as required. Provide Preventative Maintenance and Federal Inspections of the location’s area Fleet Trucks. Perform light and medium duty repairs using hand and power tools. You will safely work with hazards, such as proximity to moving parts, electrical current and moving objects carrying considerable weight and force. Responsible for ensuring and maintaining a safe environment through compliance of all Company, Local, State and Federal mandates or programs Ensure all work assignments are communicated and completed. Completes required reports to Lead/Manager. Must be able to work unsupervised and make service calls with courtesy and professionalism in a timely manner. Additional responsibilities & duties as assigned by supervisor. Key Behavioral Competencies: You have a strong analytical ability to gather and interpret data, in situations where the problems are somewhat complex (dealing with people, procedures and equipment). You work well in a team-based environment, have solid interpersonal skills, and you are not averse to change. Ability to provide constant direction of others to plan, coordinate, check or instruct. You can perform basic math and computer skills. You act with a Continuous Improvement (CI) mindset: focus on improving efficiencies while decreasing waste. Ability to work unsupervised and conduct service calls with courtesy and professionalism. Job Requirements Requirements: High School Diploma or GED equivalent is preferred. 1-3 years of light/medium duty truck repair experience required. Must be 21 years of age or older. Must pass DOT Physical and DOT Road Test. Requires strong communication skills (written and verbal). Must be able to work around various chemicals and machinery equipment. You must wear required personal protective equipment (PPE). Ability to lift 50 pounds, stack/unstack or carry, stand and/or stoop for prolonged periods of time (except for break and lunch periods), climb, perform repetitive motions, and work in a loud and hot environment. Welding skills are a plus. Must provide your own hand tools. Ability to work 8+ hour shifts, work nights, weekends, and holidays when needed. Be a part of a company that is dedicated to protecting our planet : All of our U.S. operations have been powered with 100% renewable electric energy since July 2019, with energy created through a Wind Farm backed by a Virtual Power Purchase Agreement with Invenergy Bimbo Bakeries USA was named EPA ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for the fourth year in a row for superior leadership, innovation and commitment to environmental protection through energy efficiency We have 18 ENERGY STAR® Certified facilities Our Manufacturing operations divert greater than 95% of waste from landfill Over 1500 of our vehicles utilize alternative fuel – propane, compressed natural gas, electric, or hybrid Bimbo Bakeries USA has committed to 100% sustainable packaging across its portfolio by 2025. All product bags, pouches and wrappers are currently recyclable through Terracycle. The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Bimbo Bakeries USA is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, disability, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, reassignment, layoff, discharge, education, training and all other working conditions. To further the principle of equal employment opportunity, Bimbo Bakeries USA has developed affirmative action plans for minorities and women, qualified individuals with disabilities, and Vietnam-era and special disabled veterans and other protected veterans. Date posted: 06/22/2022

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