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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

+ Two or more years’ experience as a diesel Class 8 vehicle mechanic; CDL desirable

+ License and certification – certification during employment for state tractor/trailer safety inspection preferred

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

+ Must be able to read, write, and speak English

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