Truck/Diesel Mechanic

Darling Ingredients • Chicago, IL

3d

About The Position

The Fleet Mechanic is responsible for keeping all vehicles in the fleet roadworthy and ready for service when needed. Need to have own tools. Essential Duties/Responsibilities Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 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. Must have own tools. Required to use all safety equipment as assigned. All other duties as assigned.

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 powertrain mechanics.
• Basic use of hand-tools required.
• Must have own 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.
• Knowledge of JPRO system preferred.

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
• Attends regularly scheduled safety meetings.
• Required to use all safety equipment as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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