Equipment Mechanic III

EQUIPMENT MECHANIC III

LOCATION: MALAGA - CONSTRUCTION

SHIFT: DAY (MONDAY-FRIDAY 6:00AM-2:30PM)

(TUESDAY-SATURDAY 6:00AM-2:30PM)

About the Opportunity:

Grimmway Produce Group is seeking an Equipment Mechanic III responsible to perform repairs and maintenance on light / medium truck vehicles and various equipment needed for farms and processing plants. Areas of repair and maintenance will be centered on air conditioning & heating systems brakes shocks and struts steering components cooling systems tire mounting and balancing DTC diagnostics hydraulic systems engine tune-up and routine preventative maintenance servicing. Whether you are a current GPG team member looking to grow your career or a professional seeking a rewarding opportunity in agriculture this position offers the chance to contribute to one of the worlds largest carrot and organic vegetable grower packer and shippers. At GPG we take pride in delivering fresh healthy and safe products to communities while caring for the earths natural resources and investing in our family of employeescome grow with us!

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What You Will Need:

• Possess or be able to acquire a Forklift Certification.
• 5-10 years experience working in operating a medium-duty service truck for repair and maintenance of light medium and heavy-duty vehicles and farm equipment.
• Must have the mechanical experience and working knowledge of industrial power-driven equipment including yard trucks various branded on-road power units electrical/diesel/LP warehouse and rough terrain forklifts aerial man lifts utility vehicle and heavy earth moving equipment.
• Competent in assembly of equipment using both machinery and hand tools in the shop and the field.
• Must have the ability to successfully perform diagnostics and repairs in the following areas of automotive light/medium trucks and heavy-duty farm equipment repair:

o Advanced automotive climate control systems

o 12V AND 24V electrical systems

o Brake systems - including antilock brake diagnostics and repairs

o Airbag systems

o Computer diagnostics

o Cooling systems (radiator hoses heater cores water pumps etc.)

o Suspension & Chassis (i.e. shocks struts springs airbag suspension etc.)

o Steering systems (including electric steering components and alignments)

o Proper use of automotive scan equipment and diagnostic tools

o Engine tune-ups

o Differentials and transfer case

o Emissions systems

o Routine preventative maintenance

o Light and medium-duty diesel engine trucks

o Hydraulic systems and the components (i.e. Pumps motors valves hoses etc.)

• All tools and diagnostic equipment will be provided by the company.
• Ability to interpret repair manual procedures and hydraulic and electrical schematics.
• Understand and follow prescribed shop and field safety regulations and procedures.
• Previous experience in performing all levels of PM service procedures.
• Capable of working with minimum supervision. Must have strong decision-making skills that promote safe working conditions timely/efficient repairs and accurate accounting of labor and materials.
• Must be computer literate to foster clear communication with coworkers supervisors and outside vendors over various forms of technology.
• Available to be on-call and work weekends and after hours if required.
• Remote work not available for this position.
• Willing to travel to facility and field location on an as-needed basis.
• Willing to train/mentor up and coming mechanics and technicians within the company.
• Working understanding of English. Bi-lingual English/Spanish is a plus.
• Must have a valid drivers license with a clean DMV driving record.
• Must pass pre-placement drug/alcohol screen physical and functional capacity evaluation.

Total Rewards: $25.20 / HOUR

Filling Deadline: February 11 2026

• Subsidized benefits package including Medical and Dental coverage

• Generous vision reimbursement allowance for each covered family member per calendar year

• 401(k) plan

• Paid Time Off/Paid Sick and Safe Time

• Employer-paid life insurance

• Subsidized gym membership

• Discounted tickets to major theme parks throughout California