Diesel Mechanic
Dairy Farmers of America
**Job Description**
**General Purpose:**
To support the maintenance and repair of milk trucks and trailers ensuring that equipment is available and in optimal operating condition.
**Shift:** 11PM-7AM
**Schedule:**
Day Shift Available: 8AM-5PM
Swing Shift: 10AM - 7PM
Night Shift: 11PM-7AM
**Duties and Responsibilities:**
+ Responds to maintenance requests from drivers, safety coordinator, DOT coordinator, shop foreperson, transportation supervisor, and fleet manager.
+ Maintains, repairs or replaces 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.
+ Conducts periodic inspections, diagnoses problems, and takes action to bring equipment to optimal operating condition and eliminating unsafe operating conditions.
+ Verifies equipment is in compliance with DOT specifications.
+ Performs annual vehicle inspection in compliance with state regulations.
+ Conducts annual yearly admissions tests in compliance with state regulations.
+ Operates arc and mig weld equipment.
**Compensation:** Based on experience/skill
**Pay and Benefits:**
+ Competitive pay based on experience
+ Medical
+ Dental
+ Vision
+ 401k Employer Match
+ Life Insurance
+ HSA/FSA
+ Short Term and Long-Term Disability
+ Generous vacation
+ Paid Sick Time
**Requirements**
**Education and Experience:**
+ Must have high school diploma or GED
+ At least two years experience as a diesel Class 8 vehicle mechanic
+ CDL-A 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
**Physical Demands and Work Environment:**
+ Must be able to lift 75 lbs
+ Must be able to pass a physical demands analysis
EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran
An Equal Opportunity Employer
**Pay Range** $24-$35
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