Fleet Mechanic

Dairy Farmers of America; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 37,195 - 50,971; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Benefits after 60 days

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a skilled Fleet Maintenance Technician II to perform the majority of vehicle repairs with limited supervision on the second shift at our Grand Rapids facility. You will work with FMT-3, Lead Technician, Supervisor, or Manager for highly technical tasks.

Key duties include diagnosing root causes with drivers, performing preventive maintenance, using shop management and diagnostic systems, and ensuring safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience with mechanical repairs and diagnostics on heavy- and medium-duty equipment.
• Refrigeration license required.
• CDL-A preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with drivers to determine root cause of a complaint.
• Performs preventive maintenance and facility maintenance duties.
• Diagnoses complex problems using diagnostic equipment and mentor FMT-1 technicians.
• Maintain equipment to desired performance levels.
• Complete work orders accurately and on time.
• Follow safety and SOP guidelines.

Skills

Mechanical repairs

Diagnostics

Mentoring

Preventive maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Diagnostic computer

Shop management system

Job description

This 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.

2nd Shift

$31.80 per hour

401K

Benefits after 60 days

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.
• Refrigeration license required.
• 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.