Fleet Mechanic

Country Fresh Dairy

Grand Rapids (MI)

On-site

USD 39,000 - 52,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

401K
Benefits after 60 days

Job summary

Country Fresh Dairy is seeking a Fleet Maintenance Technician to perform the majority of required vehicle maintenance and repairs with minimal supervision. The role involves diagnosing complex mechanical and electronic problems, mentoring FMT-1 technicians, and ensuring safety and quality standards across daily tasks.

The position is 1st shift in Grand Rapids, MI. A High School Diploma and 2 years of hands-on experience are required, with CDL-A and mechanic certifications preferred.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience with mechanical repairs and diagnostics on heavy- and medium-duty equipment.
  • Mechanic certifications and CDL-A preferred.
  • Must be able to stand, walk, kneel, bend, reach, and crawl for virtually the entire shift.
  • Able to lift up to 50 pounds and assist others when lifting is required.

Responsibilities

  • Interacts with drivers to properly determine root cause of complaint once assigned a task.
  • Performs preventive maintenance and facility maintenance duties, uses shop management system and other electronic systems per guidelines.
  • Diagnoses complex mechanical and electronic problems using diagnostic tools and acts as mentor for younger technicians.
  • Maintain equipment to desired performance levels.
  • Complete work orders in a timely manner maintaining high quality standards.
  • Keep management informed of safety, operator and equipment observations and concerns.
  • Perform prescribed Preventative Maintenance and follow SOPs.
  • Follow Good Manufacturing Practices and maintain a clean, safe work area.
  • Report food safety and food quality issues to management immediately.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting
Diagnostics
Heavy/medium duty equipment

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent
CDL-A preferred
Mechanic certifications preferred

Job description

T his position must be capable of performing the majority of required vehicle maintenance and repairs on with minimal support from others.Works with the assistance of a Fleet Maintenance Technicians (“FMT”) 3, Lead Fleet Maintenance Technician, Fleet Maintenance Supervisor or Fleet Manager, when performing highly technical or intricate diagnostic type repairs. Task assignments are directed by shop management to encourage experience and skills development. The FMT-2 technician works under minimal supervision of Management, exercising some judgment and discretion in resolving issues or making repairs.

Key roles include all technician tasks including, but not limited to the following:

  • Interacts with drivers to properly determine root cause of complaint once assigned a task.
  • Performs preventive maintenance, facility maintenance duties, utilizes key functions of shop management system and other electronic systems available, works in accordance with all federal/state and corporate compliance guidelines (i.e., safety, DOT), replaces defective components as instructed, other support duties as required.
  • Diagnoses complex mechanical and electronic problems utilizing diagnostic computer when applicable, acts as mentor for FMT-1 technicians, completes complex and detailed mechanical inspections and repairs with minimal supervision, demonstrate the ability to access and use internal and external maintenance documents
  • Maintain equipment to desired performance levels.
  • Complete work orders in a timely manner maintaining high quality standards
  • Keep management informed of safety, operator and equipment observations and concerns
  • Perform prescribed Preventative Maintenance.
  • Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format, and completed with required information.
  • Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP’s.
  • Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
  • Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.
  • Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area.
  • Follow all required work safe practices. This would include wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.
  • Responsible for food safety, pre-requisite programs and food quality related to designated area.
  • Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

1st Shift

$33.39 per hour

401K

Benefits after 60 days

Requirements

An Equal Opportunity Employer

  • High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience with mechanical repairs and diagnostics on heavy duty and medium duty equipment.
  • Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
  • Mechanic Certifications and CDL-A preferred.
  • Must be able to stand, walk, kneel, bend, reach, crawl required for virtually the entire shift.
  • Able to lift up to 50 pounds and assist others when lifting is required. Manipulation of tools, equipment and truck component is required.
Pay Range

33.39

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