Truck and Vehicle Maintenance Mechanic

About the Role

As a Truck and Vehicle Maintenance Mechanic at Bonterra Organic Estates, you will perform maintenance and repair of our vehicle fleet and vineyard equipment to support our 830-acre farming operation. This includes completing work orders based on priorities, performing DOT BIT inspections, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and preventative maintenance on vehicles, trucks, tools, and implements.
• Travel to estate ranches in Hopland and Ukiah to provide mechanical support and perform repairs at remote field locations.
• Inspect equipment requiring major repairs or overhauls and determine necessary work.
• Load and transport farming equipment between ranch locations.
• Perform minor repairs, including welding, cutting, fabrication, hydraulics, and electrical wiring.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in vehicle/heavy truck/vineyard equipment maintenance (candidates from trade school programs with less experience encouraged to apply).
• Certifications to operate specific equipment, machinery, and plant vehicles.
• Valid Driver’s License (Class C) with a clean DMV record; Class A license preferred.
• Ability to work in maintenance shop and outdoor environments, including dirt, pavement, and all weather conditions.
• Experience reading equipment manuals, drawings, and electrical schematics to diagnose and resolve issues.
• Thorough knowledge of mechanics, including tractor, vehicle, and equipment mechanics; diesel and propane engines.

Qualifications

• Trade school or apprenticeship program in maintenance preferred.
• ASE certification a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 lbs. frequently and 51-100 lbs. occasionally.
• Constantly walk, stand, climb, crawl, squat, kneel, bend, and reach outward/upward.
• Occasionally sit and work at a computer.
• Constant hand and finger dexterity.
• Visual acuity and ability to distinguish colors.
• PPE required: safety toe footwear, hearing protection, safety glasses, HiVis vest, gloves, and hard hat.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. Occasional overtime, weekends, and emergency call-ins required.

Benefits

• First-day Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability.
• 401k with company match.
• STD and LTD.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays.
• Health Care and Dependent Care FSA.

Pay

Compensation target: $32 to $45 per hour. Actual rates vary based on education, qualifications, experience, skillset, internal equity, location, and market data.

Location

Onsite role at 12901 Old River Rd, Hopland, CA 95449.

About Bonterra Organic Estates

Part of the Viña Concha y Toro family since 2011, our California operation includes a Mendocino County winery, production facility, and approximately 830 acres of vineyards.