Mechanic - Diesel - Greeley, United States - Dairy Farmers of America

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    Description

    General Purpose:

    To support the maintenance and repair of milk trucks and trailers ensuring that equipment is available and in optimal operating condition.


    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.
    • Responds to accidents or inoperable vehicles utilizing tow truck to transport equipment back to garage for repair.
    • Operates arc and mig weld equipment.

    Pay and Benefits:

    • Competitive pay based on experience (Minimum $25 per hour)
    • Medical
    • Dental
    • Vision
    • 401k Employer Match
    • Life Insurance
    • Accidental Death and Dismemberment
    • Short Term and Long Term Disability
    • Generous vacation
    • Paid Sick Time
    • And more...
    EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran