What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fleet Diesel Mechanic position at Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.?
Under direct supervision, this position performs routine maintenance and repair services on different types of vehicles. (All safety and DOT related work must be checked off and documented for first three times performed.)
Works with the assistance of a Fleet Maintenance Technicians , Lead Fleet Maintenance Technician, Fleet Supervisor or Fleet Manager, when performing technical and diagnostic type repairs.
The FMT-1 Technician’s task assignments are directed by shop management to encourage skills and experience development. Performs basic vehicle maintenance, component replacements and minor repairs, performs preventive maintenance with training and support, performs facility maintenance duties, uses shop management system and other electronic systems available, diagnoses minor mechanical and electronic problems, uses diagnostic computer when applicable, Identifies root cause of “minor ” failures/conditions and perform repairs as required, interacts with drivers to properly determine nature of complaint once assigned a task, works in accordance with all federal/state and corporate compliance guidelines (i.e., safety, DOT), other support duties as required to support operations. Experience in transportation maintenance in lieu of or, any combination of classroom training or work experience totaling 1 year of mechanical repairs on heavy duty and medium duty equipment.
- Maintain equipment to desired performance levels.
- Complete work orders in a timely manner maintaining high quality standards
- Keep management informed of safety, operator and equipment observations and concerns
- Perform prescribed Preventative Maintenance.
- Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format, and completed with required information.
- Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP’s.
- Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
- Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.
- Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area.
- Follow all required work safe practices. This would include wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.
- Responsible for food safety, pre-requisite programs and food quality related to designated area.
- Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
BENEFITS:
- 401(k) with company contribution
- Competitive pay
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits
- Service recognition and employee rewards
- Employee referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Uniforms provided
- Work for dairy farm families
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
- No experience required with certificate; 1 year experience without certificate required.
- Mechanic Certifications and CDL-A preferred.1 year related experience and/or training; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
- Refrigeration license preferred.
- Must be able to stand, walk, kneel, bend, reach, crawl required for virtually the entire shift.
- Able to lift up to 50 pounds and assist others when lifting is required. Manipulation of tools, equipment and truck component is required.
- Must be computer literate, and have experience with engine, ABS, transmission, etc. diagnostic equipment and software.
An Equal Opportunity Employer