Mechanic 2

Darling Ingredients • Union City, TN

2d

About The Position

The Mechanic 2 is responsible for keeping all vehicles in the fleet roadworthy and ready for service when needed. This role performs all preventive maintenance and repair work necessary on fleet trucks/trailers and other company equipment. The Mechanic 2 is responsible for the general day-to-day operation of vehicle maintenance and repair, may be required to answer roadside calls for disabled vehicles, and interprets repair manuals and work orders to properly repair equipment. A strong emphasis is placed on safety, requiring familiarity with and observance of all company safety rules and regulations, recognizing safety as the top company priority, attending safety meetings, and using all assigned safety equipment.

Requirements

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

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 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.

What This Job Offers

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