Lead Mechanic - Salt Lake City

Dairy Farmers of America•Salt Lake City, UT

6h•$30 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

We Haul Wholesome" at Dairy Farmers of America - the leading milk marketing cooperative and dairy food processor within the United States. Our drivers transport raw milk from farm to processing plants. We are passionate about the farmer-owners, the dairy industry, and supplying consumers with safe and nutritious products.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
2 to 4 years of mechanic, maintenance, or related experience
Certification and/or License – Mechanic certification, CDL license, or other relevant certifications or licenses may be required
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
Have experience / ability to lead other individuals with projects to meet objectives

Responsibilities

Responds to maintenance requests from drivers, safety coordinator, DOT coordinator, shop foreperson, transportation supervisor, and fleet manager.
Maintains and repairs trucks and trailers to be in proper operating condition according to DOT specifications.
Conducts periodic inspections, diagnoses problems, and eliminating unsafe operating conditions.
Performs annual vehicle inspection and emissions tests in compliance with state regulations.
Operates arc and mig weld equipment.
Dispatch jobs to mechanics