Garelick Farms is seeking a 3rd shift fleet maintenance/diesel technician. Come join our team! Applicants must be willing and able to work midnight to 8:30 am.

Garelick Farms has an immediate job opening for a skilled fleet maintenance mechanic to perform routine maintenance and repair services on different types of fleet vehicles under DOT and company regulations. In this role, the person will also perform preventative fleet maintenance and diagnose mechanical and electronic problems using diagnostic systems to identify root causes of fluctuating failures/conditions.

Garelick Farms is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients, and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of dairy brands across the marketplace, and we're passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family-farm owners. At Garelick Farms, we create milk product, and are proud to provide families with fresh, delicious dairy.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Support the maintenance and repair of trucks and/or trailers ensuring that equipment is available and in optimal operating condition. Work with the assistance of other mechanics or supervisors when performing technical and diagnostic repairs.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Perform basic vehicle and preventive maintenance, component replacements, and minor repairs

· Maintain, repair, inspect, and/or replace brakes, steering mechanisms, springs, air bags, lights, air conditioners, water, fuel, oil, air filters, coolant and chemicals, transmissions, tire air pressure, tire tread, tires, chassis, drive lines, u-joints, air tanks, batteries, air lines, power cords, wipers, mirrors, drive train components, or other equipment as necessary

· Perform facility maintenance duties

· Use shop management system and other electronic systems available

· Diagnose minor mechanical and electronic problems, using diagnostic computer when applicable

· Identify root cause of “minor” failures/conditions and perform repairs as required

· Interact with drivers to properly determine nature of complaint once assigned a task

· Work in accordance with all federal, state, and corporate compliance guidelines (e.g., safety, DOT)

· Complete work orders and paperwork in a timely and accurate manner, maintaining high quality standards in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOP’s)

· Respond to accidents or inoperable vehicles to transport equipment back to shop for repair, if appropriate

· Keep management informed of safety, operator, and equipment observations and concerns

· Assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes, utilizing continuous improvement mindset

· Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area which may include wearing of all required personal protective equipment in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.

· The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required