Fleet Mechanic

About Us: Bernick's is a 5th generation family-owned provider of beverages, vending and food solutions, representing leading brands such as Pepsi, Dr Pepper, Miller Brewing Company and New England Coffee. We service locations in greater MN and western WI.

Job Summary: In this role, you will be responsible for diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, and other vehicle issues, as well as performing regular maintenance to ensure our fleet operates safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and repair a variety of vehicles and equipment, including two-wheel carts, sales cars, service vans, and primarily tractors and trailers with liftgates
• Work closely with our load crew to ensure sufficient trucks and trailers are available for daily routes
• Manage and track parts usage, whether from stocked inventory or outsourced vendors, and accurately charge them to the appropriate work tickets
• Maintain accountability for direct and indirect labor hours to track daily and weekly productivity

Hours: Full-time (40 hours per week)

• Monday-Friday
• 9:00AM-5:30PM
• Associate's degree or technical certificate in a related field, or 2+ years of relevant work experience
• Valid driver's license with a driving record that meets Bernick's standards (CDL preferred, but we're willing to train)
• DOT inspection certification preferred (training available if needed)
• Availability for on-call responsibilities
• Experience with forklifts, material handling, or in a warehouse environment is a plus
• Strong time-management and prioritization skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Basic arithmetic and computer skills
• Comfort with reading instructions and completing routine reports
• Travel may be required as part of this role to support various Bernick's locations, events, or business needs. A Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) will be conducted as part of the hiring process and evaluated in relation to the requirements of the role.
• Team members in this position may be required to handle, move, and work with a variety of products, including alcoholic beverages, nicotine products, pork products, and other regulated consumer goods.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), 401(K) & Company Match, and more
• Full-Time Team Members earn PTO up front, and they are eligible for insurance benefits the first of the month following their start date.

Perks from the Bernick's Team:

• Branded apparel to wear
• Access to complimentary beverages during your work day
• Team Members can earn discounts on Bernick's products, gift cards, and branded apparel

Base Compensation:

$26-$32/hr

Potential Other Compensation (based on position eligibility):

Various bonuses, commissions, incentive pay, mileage reimbursement, etc.

Bernick's is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected characteristics. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please email hr@bernicks.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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