Mechanic 2

Darling Ingredients Inc.•Henderson, KY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanic 2 is responsible for keeping all vehicles in the fleet roadworthy and ready for service when needed. Darling Ingredients repurposes and recycles materials from the animal agriculture and food industries - transforming them into essential ingredients that do everything from feeding animals to fertilizing crops to fueling planes and nourishing people. We're the number one publicly traded company of our kind, operating a global family of brands and businesses that span more than 260 facilities in over 15 countries. Our unique scale allows us to make entire industries less wasteful and more sustainable, helping move the world toward a more circular economy.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Vocational training plus one (1) year of related work experience OR three (3) years of related work experience required.
Ability to service and diagnose brakes.
Ability to service and diagnose diesel trucks, (tractor/trailers) and power-train mechanics.
Basic use of hand-tools required.

Nice To Haves

Vocational training preferred.
Detail oriented; highly organized.
CDL preferred, not required
Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
Self-starter; self-motivated.
Good math and computer skills.

Responsibilities

Performs all preventive maintenance and repair work necessary on fleet trucks/ trailers and other company equipment.
Responsible for general day-to-day operation of vehicle maintenance and repair of all company trucks/trailers and other company equipment.
Maintains clean environment.
May be required to answer roadside calls for disabled vehicles.
Interprets repair manuals and work orders as to properly repair the equipment.
Responsible for being familiar with and observing all company safety rules and regulations; recognizes that safety is top company priority; attends regularly scheduled safety meetings.
Required to use all safety equipment as assigned.
All other duties as assigned.