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Kroger · 7 hours ago

GARAGE/OUTSIDE MECHANIC

Kroger is a leading company in the supply chain and distribution sector, and they are seeking a Garage/Outside Mechanic to maintain and repair commercial trucks and trailers. The role involves reading work orders, repairing electrical systems, and overhauling diesel engines while adhering to safety standards and corporate policies.

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Responsibilities

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 have or be able to obtain a Type II 609 EPA Certification within 1 year
Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualification

Diesel mechanicsReefer unit repairType II 609 EPA CertificationMechanical troubleshootingTool proficiencyAttention to detailProblem-solvingOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

Required

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 personnel 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
Must have or be able to obtain a Type II 609 EPA Certification within 1 year
Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Preferred

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

Company

Kroger is a grocery retail store that provides a wide variety of product for customers and community.

H1B Sponsorship

Kroger has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (68)
2024 (64)
2023 (71)
2022 (63)
2021 (20)
2020 (29)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
1984-09-28IPO

Leadership Team

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Ronald Sargent
Interim Chief Executive Officer
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