BlazerWilkinsonGee, LLC (BWG), a multi-generation strawberry grower and shipper in Salinas, CA, is hiring a Lead Mechanic / Shop Foreman to manage our shop operations and oversee maintenance and repairs for all field and harvest equipment. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for keeping our fleet field-ready and our shop team organized, efficient, and safe.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead daily shop operations and supervise mechanics, welders, and helpers.
- Diagnose and repair diesel, hydraulic, and electrical systems on tractors, trucks, and harvest equipment. Determine which repairs can be done in-house and which need to me outsourced.
- Schedule and prioritize work based on field needs and equipment downtime.
- Oversee parts ordering, vendor relations, and preventative maintenance programs.
- Ensure shop safety, Cal/OSHA compliance, and organized record-keeping.
- Train and mentor junior mechanics and field operators.
What We’re Looking For
- 5+ years of experience in ag or heavy-equipment repair (strawberry/row crop preferred).
- 2+ years in a supervisory or foreman role.
- Proficiency with John Deere, Kubota, or New Holland tractors.
- Welding/fabrication experience.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) required.
- Valid CA Driver’s License (Class A preferred).
Schedule & Compensation
- Full-time, year-round position
- Mostly shop-based with some field service calls
- Saturdays required during peak season (half-days)
- Competitive hourly wage (DOE) or potential salary based on experience, company vehicle or mileage reimbursement, benefits, 401(k), and PTO
Our company is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law.
This policy applies with regard to all aspects of one’s employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits and termination.
