Fleet Mechanic 2

Darling Ingredients; East St. Louis (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Darling Ingredients seeks a Mechanic 2 to keep all fleet vehicles roadworthy and ready for service. You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose brakes and diesel systems, and handle general repairs to trucks, trailers, and equipment.

Responsibilities include interpreting manuals, maintaining safety, and occasionally responding to roadside calls. A high school diploma or GED is required, with vocational training or relevant experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Vocational training plus one year of related work experience OR three years of related work experience.
• Ability to service and diagnose brakes.
• Ability to service and diagnose diesel trucks, (tractor/trailers) and power-train mechanics.
• Basic use of hand-tools required.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance and repair work on fleet trucks/trailers and other equipment.
• Maintain day-to-day operation of vehicle maintenance and repair.
• May answer roadside calls for disabled vehicles.
• Observe safety rules and attend safety meetings.

Skills

Brake service

Diesel maintenance

Diagnostics

Safety rules

Equipment inspection

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational training / related experience

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Job Description

The Mechanic 2 is responsible for keeping all vehicles in the fleet roadworthy and ready for service when needed.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Job Description

The Mechanic 2 is responsible for keeping all vehicles in the fleet roadworthy and ready for service when needed.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Performs all preventive maintenance and repair work necessary on fleet trucks/ trailers and other company equipment. Responsible for general day-to-day operation of vehicle maintenance and repair of all company trucks/trailers and other company equipment. Maintains clean environment.

• May be required to answer roadside calls for disabled vehicles.
• Interprets repair manuals and work orders as to properly repair the equipment.
• Responsible for being familiar with and observing all company safety rules and regulations; recognizes that safety is top company priority; attends regularly scheduled safety meetings.
• Required to use all safety equipment as assigned.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Vocational training plus one (1) year of related work experience OR three (3) years of related work experience required.
• Ability to service and diagnose brakes.
• Ability to service and diagnose diesel trucks, (tractor/trailers) and power-train mechanics.
• Basic use of hand-tools required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Vocational training preferred.
• Detail oriented; highly organized.
• CDL preferred, not required
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Self-starter; self-motivated.
• Good math and computer skills.

Darling Ingredients offers full time employees a full suite of benefits including but not limited to the following: 401(k), Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, and Paid Time Off.

About Us

We’re one of the world’s leading practitioners of circularity, transforming materials from the animal agriculture and food industries into valuable ingredients. Ingredients that nourish people, feed animals and crops, and fuel the world with renewable energy.

About The Team

Darling Ingredients is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military service, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local law. Know Your Rights: If you would like more information, please click on the link and paste into your browser: https://www.eeoc.gov/poster of this job.