Fleet Mechanic

Description

$3000 Hiring Bonus!

Vivalon is a Marin-based non-profit serving the community for 70 years and has been recognized 8 times as a "Best Place's to Work" in the North Bay, and our most recent 2025 award as "Best Social Organization" from the Marin Independent Journal. 

Join our seasoned mechanic team to perform repairs and maintenance operations on our expanding fleet of cars, vans, trucks, hybrids, and buses. 

Vivalon is looking for a  Fleet Mechanic!   Enjoy full-time hours and a consistent schedule.  Bring your shop experience and automotive technology education to perform repairs and maintenance operations on our expanding fleet of cars, vans, trucks, hybrids, and buses. We provide job training and support to advance your skills by earning ASE's.  The job will also include the writing of repair orders, performing maintenance and repair of electronics; disc brakes and ABS; wheelchair lift operations; MDT (mobile data terminals) servicing; and drive-ability & diagnostic assessments.  Additional duties include accurate data entry into fleet software, entries into compliance reports, and shop logs.

Requirements

• One year or more of experience working as a mechanic at an automotive shop.
• Understand vehicle operating systems and repair procedures.
• Possess a valid California driver’s license and have, or are capable of obtaining a commercial driver's license; have and maintain a clean driving record be insurable.
• Own a toolset commensurate with the requirements of the position.
• Understand the use of hand tools and power tools and their safe operation.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating/maintenance
   instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Able to perform essential preventive maintenance and repair procedures.
• Have a positive, service-oriented approach, be punctual, and maintain a neat and clean workspace.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Able to stand, stoop, bend, and stretch for long periods; able to lift 75 lbs.
• ASE certifications are desired (for example, HVAC, engine performance, brakes, etc.); Ford experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with fleet maintenance software is desired.
• An automotive or technical school diploma or equivalent certification is desired.

Compensation and Benefits

• $36 - $46/hour (75k to 95k annually) depending on experience.
• A hiring bonus of $ 3,000 (paid after the first 90 days of employment and upon receipt of CDL).
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, life, retirement, paid time off and holidays, and more.