Fleet Mechanic III or IV (La Crosse, WI)

About the role

Perform repairs, maintenance, and customization of Dairyland’s fleet (cars, trucks, trailers, track vehicles, ATV’s, groundskeeping equipment, and heavy hydraulic equipment) in a safe and efficient manner.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties outlined in the job description for Fleet Mechanic II
• Lead pre-job briefing or crew safety meeting
• Operate CDL vehicles
• Complete hydraulic repairs per OEM recommended protocols and diagnostics
• Perform electrical repairs and diagnostics
• Work independently without supervision
• Advanced utilization of scanning equipment
• Attend vendor/manufacturer technical training
• Perform DOT inspections (after one year of experience) – MN certification if required
• Perform intermediate welding and fabrication
• Assist with service calls
• Complete truck body mounting
• Complete vehicle intake preparation
• Complete vehicle retirement
• Proficient operation of vehicle radio
• Order parts

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associate or technical degree in vehicle mechanic program or other mechanical skilled program or equivalent experience
• Previous mechanical maintenance experience is preferred

Skills

• Good verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate and interact with co-workers and vendors
• Basic computer skills
• General safety awareness

Licenses and Certifications

• Class A CDL Driver’s License without restrictions
• Valid Driver’s License
• First Aid and CPR certification within one (1) year
• Refrigerant Recycling Certification per Wisconsin Admin. Code 136.09
• Forklift Operator Training Course

Physical Demands

• Sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, crouching/stooping, squatting, crawling, twisting upper body, bending, reaching/stretching required to inventory, arrange, and clean parts
• Pushing/pulling and lifting (weights up to 100 lbs.)
• Access remote field locations to inspect vehicles
• Work in/around/under vehicle/equipment
• Test for color blindness

Environmental Demands

• Works mostly indoors, occasionally outdoors in extreme cold or heat
• Work around mechanical, electrical, fume/odor, dust, chemical and natural hazards
• Work in a high noise environment
• Ability to work in confined spaces

Other Job Characteristics

• Successfully complete medical physical (drug screen, audiogram, heavy work endurance, and pulmonary function)
• Must complete “Driver’s” Application
• Ten-(10)-year employment history verification is required per 49CFR391 Qualifications of Drivers – Federal Motor Carrier’s Safety Regulations
• Subject to on-call duties
• Some overnight travel