Diesel Truck Mechanic - 1st Shift (7am–5pm)

Dairy Maid Dairy, Inc.; Frederick (MD); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Maid Dairy, Inc. in Frederick, MD is seeking an experienced maintenance technician to service trucks and trailers, perform preventive maintenance, and handle basic repairs. You will use diagnostic tools and work with drivers to identify issues.

Responsibilities include inspecting brakes and steering, replacing components, keeping records, and ensuring compliance with DOT and safety guidelines. The role requires reading English, good communication, and ability to work in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of mechanic, maintenance, or related experience.
• Certification and/or License – Mechanic certification, CDL license, refrigeration license, or other relevant certifications or licenses may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic vehicle maintenance, component replacements, and minor 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.
• Perform facility maintenance duties.
• Use shop management system and other electronic systems available.
• Diagnose minor mechanical and electronic problems, using diagnostic computer when applicable.
• Identify root cause of “minor” 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.
• Assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes, utilizing continuous improvement mindset.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area which may include wearing of all required personal protective equipment in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

Skills

Engines

ABS brakes

Transmission

Diagnostic equipment

Software

DOT regulations

Reading reports

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Diagnostic software

Job description

Dairy Maid Dairy, Inc. in Frederick, MD is seeking an experienced maintenance technician to service trucks and trailers, perform preventive maintenance, and handle basic repairs. You will use diagnostic tools and work with drivers to identify issues.

Responsibilities include inspecting brakes and steering, replacing components, keeping records, and ensuring compliance with DOT and safety guidelines. The role requires reading English, good communication, and ability to work in a fast-paced