What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diesel Mech Trailer Apprentice position at Albertsons Companies?
A Day in the Life: As a Fleet Mechanic, this role focuses on maintaining and repairing company power equipment, including tractors, trailers, refrigerated units, and auxiliary systems. In this role you will be completing preventive maintenance routines, scheduling daily shop repairs, and performing welding, electrical work, and equipment diagnostics. Fleet Mechanics enable warehouse operations through equipment upkeep while ensuring safe, defect-free vehicles for operators. The position also involves managing parts inventory and performing shop maintenance in collaboration with other mechanics and management.
What You Bring to the Table
Maintenance and Diagnostic Capability
- Experience repairing fleet equipment including trailers and refrigeration units
- Familiarity with forklift and conveyor repairs, welding, and basic electrical maintenance
- Demonstrated ability to assess equipment integrity against safety and operational standards
Shop Operation and Inventory Oversight
- Schedules and completes daily maintenance tasks with limited supervision
- Reviews inspection logs to prioritize service needs and ensure compliance
- Monitors inventory levels and organizes tools and parts for efficient shop workflow
Physical and Technical Proficiency
- Capable of lifting equipment and supplies up to 100 pounds repeatedly
- Comfortable performing repairs in environments with varying temperatures and noise
- Proficient in using diagnostic software, email tools, and basic computer programs
Teamwork and Communication
- Collaborates with other mechanics, vendors, and drivers as needed
- Communicates maintenance issues clearly and adjusts to shifting priorities
- Receives coaching constructively and supports a clean, safe work setting
Core Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 1–2 years of experience in a fleet or commercial maintenance shop environment
- Knowledge of tractors, trailers, refrigerated units, APUs, and standard repair protocols
- Ability to follow legal guidelines, technical instructions, and safety rules
- Physically capable of lifting heavy equipment and operating tools throughout long shifts
- Strong communication skills and ability to work independently or in a team setting
- Basic computer literacy, including diagnostic software, keyboard use, and email
- Own basic hand tools required for day-to-day tasks
- Available to work variable shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays
Why you will choose us:
Albertsons Companies Inc. has always been a people-oriented business, and thoughtful people practices remain a core element of our company’s philosophy. Our goal is to continue to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being and that starts with people like you bringing your unique self to our company and making it one person stronger and better!
We also provide a variety of benefits including:
- Inclusive work culture built on belonging
- Competitive Wages paid weekly
- Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
- Flexible work schedules
- Associate discounts
- Leaders invested in your training, career growth & development.
- Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
- Vacation / Paid Time Off
Our Values
- We put people first.
- We are customer driven.
- We value different perspectives.
- We raise the bar.
- We act as owners.
- We are one team.
- We build belonging.
- We are committed to a healthy future.
Pay Transparency:
Starting rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and may vary based on things like location, experience, qualifications, and the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement. Candidates with unique qualifications may be considered for compensation above this range. Dependent on length of service, hours worked, any applicable collective bargaining agreement and/or Company policy, benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay*, PTO/Vacation pay*, paid holidays*, bereavement pay and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401(k) eligibility). Associates in this position may be eligible for a quarterly bonus, subject to Company bonus plans. Applications are accepted on an on-going basis.
- For roles in Washington State: Sick pay and PTO/Vacation pay are accrued based on hours worked and paid holidays are issued at 7-9 days annually.
Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey!
Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson’s Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico’s Community Markets, King’s, Balducci’s, and Albertson’s Market Street.
Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company’s success.
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Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.
Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer
This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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