Fleet Mechanic 1230p - 9pm with Saturday Rotation 6a - 3p

Dairy Farmers of America • New Britain, CT

102d

About The Position

The position involves performing basic vehicle and preventive maintenance, component replacements, and minor repairs. The mechanic will be responsible for maintaining, repairing, inspecting, and/or replacing various vehicle components such as brakes, steering mechanisms, air conditioners, and more. Additionally, the role includes performing facility maintenance duties and utilizing shop management systems and other electronic systems available. The mechanic will diagnose minor mechanical and electronic problems, identify root causes of failures, and interact with drivers to determine the nature of complaints. Compliance with federal, state, and corporate guidelines is essential, as is maintaining a clean and safe work area.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1 to 3 years of mechanic, maintenance, or related experience
• Mechanic certification, CDL license, refrigeration license, or other relevant certifications or licenses may be required

Responsibilities

• Perform basic vehicle and preventive maintenance, component replacements, and minor repairs
• Maintain, repair, inspect, and/or replace brakes, steering mechanisms, springs, air bags, lights, air conditioners, water, fuel, oil, air filters, coolant and chemicals, transmissions, tire air pressure, tire tread, tires, chassis, drive lines, u-joints, air tanks, batteries, air lines, power cords, wipers, mirrors, drive train components, or other equipment as necessary
• Perform facility maintenance duties
• Use shop management system and other electronic systems available
• Diagnose minor mechanical and electronic problems, using diagnostic computer when applicable
• Identify root cause of 'minor' failures/conditions and perform repairs as required
• Interact with drivers to properly determine nature of complaint once assigned a task
• Work in accordance with all federal, state, and corporate compliance guidelines (e.g., safety, DOT)
• Complete work orders and paperwork in a timely and accurate manner, maintaining high quality standards in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOP’s)
• Respond to accidents or inoperable vehicles to transport equipment back to shop for repair, if appropriate
• Keep management informed of safety, operator, and equipment observations and concerns
• Assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes, utilizing continuous improvement mindset
• Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area which may include wearing of all required personal protective equipment in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees