Diesel Fleet Mechanic

At SpartanNash, we deliver the ingredients for a better life through customer-focused innovation. We do this for our supply chain customers and U.S. military commissaries, retail store guests and, most importantly, our Associates. In fact, we see a day when each will say, “I can’t live without them.” Our SpartanNash family of Associates is 20,000 strong, ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists. Each of them plays an integral role in SpartanNash’s People First culture, Operational Excellence and Insights that Drive Solutions. Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now! Location: 1133 Kingwood Avenue - Norfolk, Virginia 23502 Job Description: Keep America moving-Maintain and repair essential equipment with a team that values your skills and experience. Responsible to inspect, diagnose and perform preventive and corrective maintenance and repair of diesel semi trucks and trailers. What You'll Do: Assesses the preventive maintenance schedule to ensure equipment maintenance is completed on schedule to avoid major repairs and/or equipment down time Meets with supervisor/lead to discuss work orders and priorities, proactively identifies any issues or conditions which might affect the operation of the equipment Utilizes maintenance systems to ensure timely and accurate documentation of maintenance and repair work performed Identifies and orders replacement parts, ensuring that the parts ordered are correct and complete at the time of order. May assist more junior mechanics with parts ordering Effectively collaborates with other departments as appropriate What You'll Need: High school or equivalent (GED) (Required) Valid Driver’s License (required) CDL-A (Strongly preferred) Basic Mechanic tools and toolbox (strongly preferred) Must be able to demonstrate and obtain SpartanNash certification for the safe driving of material handling equipment, tractors, and trailers (required) Heavy Duty Air Brake Certified (required) DOT Inspector Certified (required) Journeyman Diesel Mechanic card (strongly preferred) with 608 Certificate (strongly preferred) Previous refrigerated trailer (reefer) experience (strongly preferred) Physical Requirements: The physical 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 made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must frequently sit, walk and stand, use hands to handle, grasp, and twist objects, tools, or controls, and use both feet for repetitive movements as in operating foot controls. Must frequently walk, talk, crouch, kneel, bend, stoop, twist, and reach with the hands and arms. Ability to lift up to 75 pounds with assistance as needed. While performing the duties of this position, employees are subject to a warehouse environment and may frequently be exposed to changes in temperature and humidity based on assignment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high. Employees must be able to work weekends, holidays, days and night hours, and overtime as necessary and as assigned, and must be able to work in the condition specified for 8-10 hours shift as assigned. Travel requirements vary by assignment. As part of our People First culture, SpartanNash is proud to offer a robust and competitive Total Rewards benefits package. SpartanNash is an Equal Opportunity Employer that invests in Associate development, recognizes and celebrates success, fosters two-way communication, and promotes a sense of belonging. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities and Veterans. We are not able to sponsor work visas for this position. SpartanNash is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. Committed to fostering a People First culture, the SpartanNash family of Associates is 20,000 strong. SpartanNash operates two complementary business segments – food wholesale and grocery retail. Its global supply chain network serves wholesale customers that include independent and chain grocers, national retail brands, e-commerce platforms, and U.S. military commissaries and exchanges. The Company distributes products for every aisle in the grocery store, from fresh produce to household goods to its OwnBrands, which include the Our Family® portfolio of products. On the retail side, SpartanNash operates nearly 200 brick-and-mortar grocery stores, primarily under the banners of Family Fare, Martin’s Super Markets and D&W Fresh Market, in addition to dozens of pharmacies and fuel centers with convenience stores. Leveraging insights and solutions across its segments, SpartanNash offers a full suite of support services for independent grocers. For more information, visit spartannash.com.