Fleet Mechanic

Empire Livestock LLC.; Grand Rapids, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Benefits after 60 days

Job summary

Empire Livestock LLC is seeking a Fleet Maintenance Technician capable of performing the majority of vehicle maintenance with minimal supervision in a Grand Rapids area facility. You will diagnose root causes with drivers, perform preventive maintenance, and use shop systems to document work with high standards.

The role requires 2 years of relevant experience and a HS diploma, with CDL-A preferred. The position is on first shift with a pay rate of $33.39 per hour, offering a 401K and benefits

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with mechanical repairs and diagnostics on heavy and medium duty equipment.
• Ability to perform calculations in all units of measure (fractions decimals).
• CDL-A preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with drivers to determine root cause of complaints after task assignment.
• Performs preventive maintenance and uses shop management systems while complying with safety, DOT, and corporate guidelines.
• Diagnoses complex mechanical and electronic problems using diagnostic equipment; mentors less experienced technicians.
• Maintains equipment to desired performance levels and completes work orders promptly with high quality.
• Keeps management informed of safety, operator, and equipment observations and concerns.
• Ensures paperwork is complete, legible, and accurate; documents in SOPs.
• Assists in identifying opportunities to improve processes and follows good manufacturing practices.

Skills

Heavy duty diagnostics

Mechanical repairs

Preventive maintenance

Forklift/vehicle systems knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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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