Lead Fleet Mechanic

Darling Ingredients is looking to hire a full-time Fleet Mechanic Lead for our production plant in Henderson, KY. Are you ready to take your career to the next level with a stable worldwide company? This diesel truck and heavy equipment mechanic leadership position earns a competitive salary, depending on experience, plus bonus opportunities based on performance We also offer comprehensive full-time benefits, including full medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, vacation time, and more. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you to leverage your leadership ability and skills as a diesel truck and heavy equipment mechanic, apply to join our production team today!

ABOUT DARLING INGREDIENTS

We began as a family business in 1882 and have continued to grow into the world's leading innovative developer and producer of sustainable organic ingredients for a growing population. Headquartered in Irving, TX with regional offices in Cold Spring, KY and Des Moines, IA as well as production facilities across the U.S., we have over 10,000 employees across the globe. We repurpose and reuse rather than discarding what others might consider waste. We capture valuable ingredients and nutrients to help maximize what nature has to offer, providing components for a wide range of products that include pet food, fertilizer, and biofuel. Giving nature a second life is our second nature.

Our greatest assets are our employees. Our inclusive global workforce and their wide variety of skills, abilities, experiences, and perspectives have been critical in helping us consistently deliver best-in-class results around the world. In order to attract and retain employees who share our values of integrity, transparency, and entrepreneurship, we offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, stability, and opportunities for career growth.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A FLEET MECHANIC LEAD

As a Fleet Mechanic Lead, you are the leader in the shop who provides leadership for a team of two other mechanics. Your style of management fosters teamwork, respect, accountability, and trust. You and your team ensure, through regular preventative maintenance, that our fleet of diesel trucks, trailers, forklifts, and other heavy equipment operate as intended. So that operators, shippers, and receivers always have equipment at the ready that is roadworthy and in good working condition, you troubleshoot issues and perform repairs. You accurately interpret repair manuals and work orders.

You ensure that priorities are met on a daily and weekly basis. Regularly, you review driver vehicle inspection reports. On occasion, you need to answer roadside calls for disabled vehicles. You keep your work environment clean and organized. Passionate about safety, you make sure that your team follows all company rules and regulations. Though you do spend a lot of time on the floor, you also keep up on your administrative tasks such as compiling the truck shop's work schedule and completing any maintenance documentation in our repair software program. You take pride in keeping our complex machinery running efficiently!

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR A FLEET MECHANIC LEAD

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Authorized to work in the US.
• Have the following work experience or vocational training:
  • AC certification.
  • Advanced knowledge of vehicle and heavy equipment mechanical maintenance and operations.
  • Ability to service and diagnose brakes.
  • Ability to service and diagnose diesel trucks (tractor/trailers) and power-train mechanics.
  • Ability to service and diagnose hydraulic systems and components.
• Class A CDL with tanker endorsement.

In addition, you need the following:

• Good driving record
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check
• Leadership ability

Vocational training and familiarity with J-Pro and Tech Tool diagnostic software are preferred, but multiple factors will be taken into consideration. Are you detail-oriented? Do you have good communication skills, both written and verbal? Are you a self-starter? Can you effectively prioritize multiple tasks? Do you enjoy coaching and mentoring others? Are you highly organized with superior time management skills? If so, you might just be perfect for this Fleet Mechanic Lead position!

READY TO JOIN OUR PRODUCTION TEAM?

We understand your time is valuable, and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this lead diesel truck and heavy equipment mechanic job in production, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

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