Maintenance Worker

HEARTLAND CO-OP • Boone Township, IA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs a variety of work in the basic maintenance and repair of buildings, facilities, equipment, machinery, trucks and vehicles. Examines vehicles and confers with Management to determine malfunction and repairs desired. Refers major vehicle repairs to appropriate management. Removes and replaces parts of ignition system such as spark plugs, points, coil, or alternator to complete tune-up or replace malfunctioning part of system. Repairs or replaces tires, brakes, belts and hoses. Replaces defective chassis parts such as shock absorbers, ball joint suspension, brake pads, and wheel bearings. Has an excellent understanding of general maintenance of machinery, equipment and vehicles owned and operated. Services vehicles and equipment to maintain best possible condition. Ensures that annual inspections are completed and are accurate. Maintains appropriate documents for DOT truck/equipment files. Has a plan/schedule to perform routine maintenance. Must maintain a valid driver’s license and commercial insurability at all times. Other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Knowledge of accounting software, automotive diagnostic software and Inventory software.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and commercial insurability at all times.
• Associate degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• May be required to maintain a current weighing license and grain grading certificate.

Responsibilities

• Examines vehicles and confers with Management to determine malfunction and repairs desired.
• Refers major vehicle repairs to appropriate management.
• Removes and replaces parts of ignition system such as spark plugs, points, coil, or alternator to complete tune-up or replace malfunctioning part of system.
• Repairs or replaces tires, brakes, belts and hoses.
• Replaces defective chassis parts such as shock absorbers, ball joint suspension, brake pads, and wheel bearings.
• Services vehicles and equipment to maintain best possible condition.
• Ensures that annual inspections are completed and are accurate.
• Maintains appropriate documents for DOT truck/equipment files.
• Has a plan/schedule to perform routine maintenance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED