Diesel Mechanic- Jerome

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.; Twin Falls (ID); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Employer Match

Generous vacation 144 hours

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America in Twin Falls, ID is seeking a Diesel Class 8 mechanic to maintain and repair milk trucks and trailers, ensuring equipment remains available and in top condition.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, at least two years’ experience as a diesel mechanic, and welding experience (arc and MIG). This full-time, on-site role offers a Monday–Friday schedule with on-call rotation and competitive pay, plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• At least two years experience as a diesel Class 8 vehicle mechanic.
• Experience welding (arc and MIG) is required.

Responsibilities

• Respond to maintenance requests from drivers and fleet staff.
• Repair or replace brakes, steering, springs, tires, transmissions and other heavy equipment components.
• Conduct periodic inspections and diagnose faults to ensure DOT compliance.
• Verify equipment meets state regulations and DOT specifications.
• Possess welding skills to repair and fabricate as needed.

Skills

Reading inspection reports

Effective communication

Using hand tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

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.

Pay and Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• 401k Employer Match
• Generous vacation (144 hours, 1st Year)

Shift: Tentative: Monday - Friday (8am -5pm)

Rotating On Call

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
• Experienced in arc and mig welding equipment.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Must have high school diploma or GED
• At least two years experience as a diesel Class 8 vehicle mechanic
• Must be experience in welding

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

$28-$34 per hour

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

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