Sr. Fleet Mechanic

About the role

Oak Farms Dairy, a DFA Company, is seeking a Senior Refrigeration Mechanic to join their team. This position offers a 5k sign-on bonus!

Responsibilities

• Perform the majority of truck and/or trailer maintenance and repairs with minimal support of others, ensuring that equipment is available and in optimal operating condition.
• Work with the assistance of other mechanics or supervisors when performing highly technical or intricate diagnostic repairs.
• Work under minimal supervision, exercising some judgment and discretion in resolving issues or making repairs.
• Maintain, repair, inspect, and/or replace brakes, steering mechanisms, springs, air bags, lights, air conditioners, water, fuel, oil, air filters, coolant and chemicals, transmissions, tire air pressure, tire tread, tires, chassis, drive lines, u-joints, air tanks, batteries, air lines, power cords, wipers, mirrors, drive train components, or other equipment as necessary.
• Maintain and repair facility maintenance duties.
• Use shop management system and other electronic systems available.
• Diagnose mechanical and electronic problems, using diagnostic computer when applicable.
• Identify root cause of failures/conditions and perform repairs as required.
• Interact with drivers to properly determine nature of complaint once assigned a task.
• Work in accordance with all federal, state, and corporate compliance guidelines (e.g., safety, DOT).
• Complete work orders and paperwork in a timely and accurate manner, maintaining high quality standards in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOP’s).
• Respond to accidents or inoperable vehicles to transport equipment back to shop for repair, if appropriate.
• Keep management informed of safety, operator, and equipment observations and concerns.
• Absorb and mentor less experienced mechanics.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2 to 4 years of mechanic, maintenance, or related experience

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2 to 4 years of mechanic, maintenance, or related experience

Skills

• Engineer knowledge
• Anti-lock braking system knowledge
• Transmission knowledge
• Diagnostic equipment and software knowledge
• Basic computer skills
• DOT regulations knowledge
• Driver inspection report reading and understanding ability
• Ability to assist other mechanics on complex repairs
• Tool and equipment operation ability
• Access and use of internal and external maintenance documents ability
• Teamwork ability
• Independence in task performance ability
• Clear and effective communication ability (verbal and written)
• Problem solving ability
• Fast-paced environment adaptability

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

$32.00/hr

Schedule

Not specified

Company Information

Oak Farms Dairy, a DFA Company