Fleet Diesel Mechanic

Description

Job Summary

Meadow Gold Dairy has immediate job openings for skilled fleet maintenance mechanics to perform routine maintenance and repair services on different types of fleet vehicles under DOT and company regulations. In this role, the person will also perform preventive fleet maintenance and diagnose mechanical and electrical problems using diagnostic tools to identify root causes of failures and conditions.

Meadow Gold Dairy is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we’re passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners. At Meadow Gold Dairy , we create dairy products and are proud to provide families with fresh, delicious dairy.

By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities – come join us!

Compensation

• $ an hour BOE and Certifications
• ASE certification (T2 – T8); extra $ hour per certification ($ max)
• 608 Refrigeration Certification, receive extra $1/hour
• Upon completion of the 7th T2-T8 ASE certification the extra pay will be increased from $ to $

SCHEDULES OPEN:

Rotating 4 day work week 11:00AM - 9:30PM

Sundays off

BENEFITS:

• Union pension plan and 401(k)
• Great Union Healthcare Benefits
• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation and holidays*
• Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!
• Employee referral program
• Uniforms provided
• Work for dairy farm families
• Great work life balance

Requirements

Requirements :

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background, and criminal checks
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Must be able to stand, walk, kneel, bend, reach and crawl and possibly sit for virtually the entire shift
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and assist others.
• Must be able to work in a dusty, greasy environment, with moderate noise and cold and hot temperature ranges
• Must be able to follow all required work safe practices
• Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends, and holidays
• Must be able to obtain a valid CDL license within a year of hire date.
• Must be computer literate and have experience with engine, ABS, transmission, etc., as well as diagnostic equipment and software
• Must have experience with manipulation of tools, equipment, and truck components
• Preferred experience with refrigeration equipment
• Recommended 2–3 years of experience with mechanical repairs and diagnostics on heavy duty and medium duty equipment.
• Two years related experience, or completion of a Diesel Technology Training course, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred experience with INSITE, DL and Navistar service tools
• Experience with FWHA / BIT requirements
• Experienced with brake systems or certified with BENDIX / WABCO

An Equal Opportunity Employer