DC Garage Mechanic

Company Name: Smith's Layton Distribution Center
Position Type: Employee
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
 

 

Position Summary:

Responsible for maintaining and repairing commercial trucks, trailers, reefer units. The company also requires that all employees perform all tasks in a safe manner consistent with corporate policies and state and federal laws. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Essential Job Functions:

• Read work orders and observes and listens to trucks/reefer's in operation to determine malfunction and to plan work procedures
• Install or repair electrical systems, changing batteries, and replaces transmissions, compressors and other mechanical parts.
• Overhaul diesel engines using mechanics hand tools, welding equipment, standard charts and hoists.
• Examine protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices on trucks and makes adjustments using hand tools. Perform proper PM's on all fleet equipment.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to shop personal and supervision.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Must have your own tools. (I.e. Wrench's, sockets, screw drivers, impact drivers.)
• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Ability and willingness to move with purpose and a strong sense of urgency.
• Ability to work weekends.
• Ability to work overtime.
• Ability to work any shift.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of tasks/projects.
• Familiarity with industry/technical terms and processes.
• Valid driver's license.

Desired Previous Job Experience

• High school education or equivalent plus three year's experience in diesel/reefer mechanics or equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

Education Level: High School Diploma/GED Desired
Required Certifications/Licenses: None
Position Type: Full-Time 
Shift(s): Day; Evening; Overnight
Regions: Mountain

States: Utah
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Jobs at Kroger Logistics: Kroger Logistics is a best-in-class supply chain team that services our more than 2,500 grocery and convenience stores that stretch coast-to-coast across the U.S., including Alaska. We are comprised of more than 30 distribution centers, regional freight centers, transportation and office locations. In Kroger Logistics, we offer career opportunities in Safety, Professional Driving, Warehouse Operations, International Logistics, Engineering, Supply Chain and Human Resources. If you are looking for an ever-changing, fast-paced environment focused on supporting our Customer 1st Strategy, we welcome your online application.

 

Company Overview
Kroger, one of the world's largest retailers, employs nearly 400,000 associates who serve customers in 2,625 supermarkets and multi-department stores in 34 states and the District of Columbia. With more than $108.5 billion in sales in 2014, Kroger ranks 20th on the Fortune list and we continue to grow. Recognized by Forbes as the most generous company in America, Kroger is a leader in feeding the hungry, supporting breast cancer awareness, assisting local schools and community organizations, and supporting members of the armed forces and their families. Careers with The Kroger Co. and our family of companies offer competitive wages, flexible schedules, benefits and room for advancement.

 

 Posting Notes:  UT || Layton || 500 North Sugar Street || 84041 || Smith's Layton Distribution Center || CareerBuilder; None || Distribution; Facilities Maintenance || Employee || Non-Exempt || Full-Time || None