Diesel Mechanic - Enosburg

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.; Enosburg Falls (VT); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and holidays

On-call premium and bonuses

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. in Vermont seeks a full-time Diesel Class 8 Vehicle Mechanic to maintain trucks and trailers per DOT standards and support daily operations.

You will respond to maintenance requests, diagnose issues, and perform inspections with a skilled team. Requires a high school diploma and at least two years of diesel mechanic experience, plus ability to lift 75 lbs and use hand tools.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• At least two years' experience as a diesel Class 8 vehicle mechanic.
• Must read and understand driver inspection reports.
• Must communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Must have knowledge and understanding of DOT regulations.
• Must be able to lift 75 lbs and pass a physical demands analysis.

Responsibilities

• Responds to maintenance requests from drivers, safety coordinator, DOT coordinator, lead mechanic, transportation supervisor, and fleet manager.
• Maintains and repairs trucks and trailers to be in proper operating condition according to DOT specifications.
• Conducts periodic inspections, diagnoses problems, and eliminating unsafe operating conditions.
• Performs annual vehicle inspection and admissions tests in compliance with state regulations.
• Operates arc and MIG welding equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.
• This is a full-time position

Skills

Reading inspection reports

Communication skills

Hand tools use

DOT regulations knowledge

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Two years' diesel Class 8 vehicle mechanic experience

Tools

Personal hand tools

Arc welding

MIG welding

Job description

"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.

• Generous vacation (144 hours, 1st Year) and paid holidays
• Competitive pay - On call premium, OT available and eligible for bonuses
• 401(k) with company match

Schedule

• 8 am to 5 pm and on call hours

General Purpose

Performthe majority oftruck and/or trailer maintenance and repairs, ensuring that equipment is available and inoptimaloperatingcondition, while working under minimal supervision. Work with theassistanceof other mechanics or supervisors when performing highly technical or intricate diagnostic repairs.

Job Responsibilities

• Responds to maintenance requests from drivers, safety coordinator, DOT coordinator, lead mechanic, transportation supervisor, and fleet manager.
• Maintainsand repairs trucks and trailers to be in proper operatingconditionaccording to DOT specifications.
• Conducts periodic inspections, diagnoses problems,andeliminatingunsafe operating conditions.
• Performs annual vehicle inspectionand admissions testsin compliance with state regulations.
• Operates arc andmigweld equipment.
• Other duties as assigned
• This is a full-time position

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalentpreferred
• At least two years' experience as a diesel Class 8 vehicle mechanic

Necessary Knowledge,Skillsand Abilities:

• Must be able to read and understand driver inspectionreports
• Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and inwriting
• Must be able to provide and use personal hand toolsappropriate forworking on heavyequipment
• Must have knowledge and understanding of DOTregulations

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Must be able to lift 75lbs.
• Must be able to pass aphysical demandsanalysis

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

Pay Range

$27-$33/Hour

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

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