• Enosburg Mechanic

    Dairy Farmers of America (Enosburg Falls, VT)


    Job Description

    General Purpose:

    Support the maintenance and repair of milk trucks and trailers ensuring that equipment is available and in optimal operating condition.

    Job Duties and Responsibilities:

    + Respond to maintenance requests from drivers, EHS/DOT Manger, shop foreperson, transportation supervisor, and fleet manager

    + Comply with all State, Federal and DFA EHS/DOT policies and procedures

    + Maintain, repair inspect and/or replace brakes; steering mechanisms; springs; air bags; lights; air conditioners; water, fuel, oil, and air filters; coolant and chemicals; transmissions; tire air pressure; tire tread; chassis; brakes; drive lines; u-joints; air tanks; batteries; air lines; power cords; wipers; windshields; mirrors; engines; drive train components or other equipment as necessary

    + Conduct periodic inspections, diagnose problems, and take action to bring equipment to optimal operating condition and eliminate unsafe operating conditions

    + Verify equipment complies with DOT specifications

    + Perform annual vehicle inspection in compliance with state regulations

    + Conduct annual yearly tests in compliance with state regulations

    + Respond to accidents or inoperable vehicles to transport equipment back to garage for repair

    + Operates arc and tig welding equipment

    + The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned.

    + This is a full-time position

    Requirements

    Education and Experience

    + High school diploma or GED preferred

    + At least two years' experience as a diesel Class 8 vehicle mechanic; CDL desirable

    Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

    + 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

    Pay and Benefit:

    + Competitive pay

    + Eligible for Quarterly bonuses

    + Medical

    + Dental

    + Vision

    + 401k Employer Match

    + Generous vacation

    + We are proud to offer access to your wages on-demand, no need to wait for pay day!

    + And more...

    _An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans_

    **Pay Range** $27-$29/Hour