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Charlie's Produce

Supplies fresh produce to stores and restaurants

Fleet Mechanic

Full-Time
No salary listed
Senior
Seattle, WA, USA
In Person
Automotive Service & RepairHeavy Duty & Diesel Vehicle Maintenance
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • Five or more years of relevant heavy-duty fleet maintenance experience, with strong trailer repair skills.
  • Demonstrated welding ability.
  • A broad mechanical background, including electrical troubleshooting, air brakes, suspension, and hydraulics.
  • Ability to diagnose problems independently and complete dependable repairs.
  • Experience using diagnostic tools and interpreting service information.
  • Professional mechanic’s tools.
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Responsibilities
  • Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, diagnostics, and repairs, primarily on trailers.
  • Diagnose and repair trailer brakes, anti-lock braking systems, air systems, suspension, wheel ends, lighting, and electrical systems.
  • Repair trailer doors, floors, roofs, body components, and related hardware.
  • Perform welding and fabrication for equipment repairs.
  • Diagnose and repair liftgates and hydraulic systems.
  • Support maintenance and repairs on diesel trucks and other fleet equipment.
  • Use diagnostic software, scan tools, and service information to troubleshoot equipment.
  • Accurately document repairs, parts usage, and labor time on work orders.
  • Follow safe work practices and communicate repair needs that affect equipment safety or downtime.
Desired Qualifications
  • A Commercial Driver’s License, with Class A preferred.
  • Refrigerated trailer and refrigeration unit maintenance experience.
  • Diesel engine, transmission, and air-conditioning diagnostic experience.
  • Cummins, Detroit, or other relevant manufacturer training or certifications.

About the company

Charlie's Produce buys and distributes fresh produce to grocery retailers, restaurants, institutions and other wholesale customers across the western United States. Its Fresh Solutions business processes fruits and vegetables into ready-to-eat salads, snack trays and other prepared foods for retail shelves and commercial kitchens. The company earns money through product sales, combining local and international sourcing with refrigerated warehouses, delivery fleets and customer support that includes store merchandising and menu planning. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Charlie's also sells floral products and operates brands covering organic produce and cold-pressed juices.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Seattle, WA

Founded

1978

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What believers are saying

  • Employees share in ownership: Charlie's retirement program includes an Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
  • College costs get prepaid: Charlie's covers American Public University tuition for employees and dependent children, through master's degrees.
  • Medical coverage starts promptly: Charlie's Seattle operations support role includes insurance from the month following hire.

What critics are saying

  • Seattle support specialists work evenings: Charlie's lists 5pm starts, with weekends, holidays and overtime as needed.
  • Food safety adds operational exposure: Charlie's maintains a recall plan and tracks all products through its warehouse system.
  • Supply disruptions complicate sourcing: Charlie's October 2026 market report flagged shipper delays and disease-reduced lettuce yields.

What makes Charlie's Produce unique

  • Distribution extends beyond produce sales: Charlie's CP Logistics business sells third-party cold-chain services across Alaska and western markets.
  • Growers reach broader markets: Charlie's trading division brokers produce throughout the United States and parts of Canada.
  • Food handling follows external standards: Charlie's holds Safe Quality Food certification for its food safety and quality systems.

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