Diesel Mechanic & Welder -SLC

Dairy Farmers of America; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k Employer Match

Generous vacation

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a skilled diesel Class 8 mechanic to maintain and repair our milk truck fleet in Utah. You will diagnose issues, perform preventive maintenance, and ensure DOT compliance to keep equipment safe and available.

Key duties include responding to maintenance requests, repairing brakes, steering, tires, engines, and welding with arc and MIG equipment. A high school diploma or GED is required; welding experience is necessary; CDL-A is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least two years experience as a diesel Class 8 mechanic.
• Welding experience required.
• CDL-A desirable.

Responsibilities

• Respond to maintenance requests from drivers, safety coordinator, DOT coordinator, supervisors, and fleet manager.
• Repairs or replaces brakes, steering mechanisms, springs, tires, transmissions, engines, and other heavy equipment as necessary.
• Conducts periodic inspections, diagnoses problems, and eliminates unsafe operating conditions.
• Verifies equipment compliance with DOT specifications and state regulations.
• Must be able to operate arc and MIG weld equipment.

Skills

Reading driver inspection reports

Effective communication

Hand tools proficiency

DOT regulations knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Arc welding

MIG welding

Heavy equipment tools

Job description

Overview:

\"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
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401k Employer Match
• Generous vacation (144 hours, 1st Year)

Shift:

2:00pm - 10:30pm (Tentative Hours)

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
• Must be able to operates arc and mig weld equipment.

Education and Experience:

• Must have high school diploma or GED
• At least two years experience as a diesel Class 8 vehicle mechanic
• Welding Experience required
• CDL-A desirable

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