• Welder/Trailer Mechanic

    Dairy Farmers of America (Salt Lake City, UT)


    Job Description

    Overview:

    _"We Haul Wholesome" at Dairy Farmers of America - the leading milk marketing cooperative and dairy food processor within the United States. Our drivers transport raw milk from farm to processing plants. We are passionate about the farmer-owners, the dairy industry, and supplying consumers with safe and nutritious products._

    Pay and Benefits:

    + Competitive pay

    + Medical, Dental, Vision

    + 401k Employer Match

    + Generous vacation (144 hours, 1st Year)

    **Schedule:** 6AM-2PM

    General Purpose:

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

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    + Responds to maintenance requests from drivers, safety coordinator, DOT coordinator, supervisors, and fleet manager.

    + Maintains, repairs or replaces 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.

    + Conducts periodic inspections, diagnoses problems, and eliminating unsafe operating conditions.

    + Verifies equipment is in compliance with DOT specifications and state regulations

    + Operates arc and mig weld equipment.

    Requirements

    Education and Experience:

    + Must have high school diploma or GED

    + At least two years experience as a diesel Class 8 vehicle mechanic

    + CDL-A 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

    Physical Demands and Work Environment:

    + Must be able to lift 75 lbs

    + Must be able to pass a physical demands analysis

    An Equal Opportunity Employer

    **Pay Range** $25-$35 based