General Purpose:
Support the maintenance and repair of milk trucks and trailers ensuring that equipment is available and in optimal operating condition.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Respond to maintenance requests from drivers, EHS/DOT Manger, shop foreperson, transportation supervisor, and fleet manager
- Comply with all State, Federal and DFA EHS/DOT policies and procedures
- Maintain, repair inspect and/or replace brakes; steering mechanisms; springs; air bags; lights; air conditioners; water, fuel, oil, and air filters; coolant and chemicals; transmissions; tire air pressure; tire tread; chassis; brakes; drive lines; u-joints; air tanks; batteries; air lines; power cords; wipers; windshields; mirrors; engines; drive train components or other equipment as necessary
- Conduct periodic inspections, diagnose problems, and take action to bring equipment to optimal operating condition and eliminate unsafe operating conditions
- Verify equipment complies with DOT specifications
- Perform annual vehicle inspection in compliance with state regulations
- Conduct annual yearly tests in compliance with state regulations
- Respond to accidents or inoperable vehicles to transport equipment back to garage for repair
- Operates arc and tig welding equipment
- 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.
- This is a Full time position
Education and Experience - High school diploma or GED preferred
- At least two years' experience as a diesel Class 8 vehicle mechanic; CDL desirable
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Must be able to read and understand driver inspection reports
- Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Must be able to provide and use personal hand tools appropriate for working on heavy equipment
- Must have knowledge and understanding of DOT regulations
Pay and Benefit:
- Competitive pay
- Eligible for Quarterly bonuses
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k Employer Match
- Generous vacation
- We are proud to offer access to your wages on-demand, no need to wait for pay day.
- And more .
An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans
Required
Preferred
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