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Fleet - Mechanic

The Minnesota Star Tribune
Minneapolis, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 5/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/27/2026
MN Star Tribune is seeking to hire a full-time Mechanic for our Fleet Department.

  • The Mechanic performs scheduled preventative maintenance and necessary repairs to the trucks (light and heavy) and cargo vans.
    • Disassembles and overhauls motors, transmissions, rear ends, electrical systems, and all other assemblies.
    • The Mechanic works with a high degree of independence.
Key Responsibilities

  • Diagnose failures
  • Perform preventative maintenance
  • Maintain vehicle records and completes necessary documents
  • Answer road calls from drivers
  • Review driver’s daily inspection slips (pre-trip & post-trip)
  • The schedule includes nights and weekends

Qualifications

  • MUST - Driver’s license: CDL - A or CDL - B
  • Mechanical knowledge of gas, propane, and diesel repair
  • Experience with hydraulic and air brake systems
  • Knowledge of internal combustible engines
  • Proficient in using diagnostic equipment, scan tools, and personal computer
  • ASE Certification/Technical School a plus, but it’s not required.
  • Welding and fabrication experience is a plus, but it’s not required.

Schedule: 40-hour work week

Starting pay: This is a union position with a starting pay of $‎33.96

  • Mechanic offers are contingent on the successful completion of a pre-employment physical, pre-employment drug screen, pre-employment employment verification, and pre-employment criminal background check.

Benefits

  • Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and more!
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • On-site fitness center
  • Uniforms provided
  • Stable, year‑round work with a long-standing company
  • Work for a company that values diversity, growth, and YOU.

MN Star Tribune is committed to creating a more diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages qualified applicants of all backgrounds to apply. We’re about building an inclusive workplace. If you’re eager and ready to grow, we want to hear from you!

MN Star Tribune is a Veteran Friendly Employer.

APPLY NOW – Your next great opportunity starts here! Here is the link to our job openings, you may copy the link into your computer’s browser: https://jobs.startribune.com/

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