Fleet Mechanic- Bus, Haul & Harvest Equipment Job

Job Title: Fleet Mechanic – Bus, Haul & Harvest Equipment Department: Ag Ops Transportation & Maintenance Reports To: Fleet Compliance & Operations Manager and Maintenance Supervisor Location: Salinas, CA with seasonal relocation to Imperial Valley, CA Employment Type : Full-time, non-exempt (year-round position) Pay Range : $22.00 per hour GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB This role inspects, maintains, and repairs the vehicles and equipment that support our harvest operations. That covers agricultural buses, field haul trucks and trailers, and harvest machinery. It also serves as the main point of contact for the fleet safety camera systems. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Buses (agricultural crew transport) Complete 45-day and 90-day preventive maintenance inspections on time, and correct any defects found. Review driver pre-trip and post-trip inspection reports, and make the repairs they call for. Keep inspection and repair records complete and ready for CHP or other regulatory review. Take unsafe buses out of service until they are repaired. Field haul trucks and trailers Perform scheduled and annual inspections on haul trucks and trailers, including brakes, lights, tires, hitches, and couplings. Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and air brake problems. Respond to breakdowns in the field when needed. Harvest equipment and machinery Inspect, service, and repair harvest equipment, machinery, and support trailers. Check that guards, shields, and other safety devices are in place and working. Help keep equipment ready ahead of each seasonal move between Salinas and the desert. Safety camera systems Learn the fleet camera systems and become the main point of contact for them. Install, maintain, and troubleshoot cameras, and follow up until each issue is closed. Coordinate with the camera vendor and the DOT team. General Keep maintenance logs, work orders, and parts usage up to date. Follow all Cal/OSHA and company safety rules, including lockout/tagout. Communicate repair status to drivers, dispatchers, the Fleet Compliance & Operations Manager, and the Maintenance Supervisor. Perform other related duties as assigned. SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS Required 2 years of experience as a diesel, fleet, or heavy equipment mechanic. Working knowledge of air brakes, hydraulics, diesel engines, and vehicle electrical systems. Valid California driver’s license and an acceptable driving record. Ability to travel between and work at Monterey County and Imperial County locations as the season requires. Valid California Class A or Class B CDL, or ability to obtain the appropriate CDL within 90 days of hire. Must obtain and maintain any endorsements required to operate and road-test assigned vehicles Preferred Class A or B CDL, so the mechanic can road-test and move vehicles. Experience with bus or farm labor vehicle inspections, or BIT program inspections. ASE certifications. Experience installing or troubleshooting vehicle camera or telematics systems. Bilingual in English and Spanish. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. This is not intended to be a specific list of all responsibilities. WORK ENVIRONMENT Work takes place in shops, yards, and active fields, often outdoors in heat, cold, dust, and noise. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, kneel, crawl, climb, and work under vehicles. Early starts, extended days, and weekend work happen during harvest peaks. Seasonal relocation is required between the Salinas and desert operations. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical demands described here are repr…

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