Fleet Mechanic 2

Darling Ingredients Inc.; Honey Brook (Chester County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients Inc. is seeking a Mechanic 2 to keep all vehicles in the fleet roadworthy and ready for service. You will perform preventive maintenance and repairs on fleet trucks, trailers, and other company equipment, ensuring operational readiness and a clean work environment.

The role requires knowledge of brakes, diesel trucks, and powertrains, plus basic hand-tool use; safety rules must be followed, and occasional roadside calls may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year related work experience or 3 years related work experience.
• Able to service and diagnose brakes.
• Able to service and diagnose diesel trucks and powertrains.
• Basic use of hand-tools required.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance and repair on fleet trucks/trailers and equipment.
• Responds to roadside calls for disabled vehicles (if required).
• Interprets repair manuals and work orders to repair equipment.
• Follows safety rules and attends safety meetings.
• Uses safety equipment as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Brake diagnosis

Diesel truck service

Power-train mechanics

Hand tools

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational training or equivalent

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.

• 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.
• Other duties as assigned

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.

• 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.
• 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.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Frequently exposed to high noise levels, strong odors, varying temperatures, and biohazardous conditions.
• Requires prolonged sitting and movement throughout office/work locations, as well as occasional use of computers and office equipment.
• Must frequently stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb or balance.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and identify potential workplace hazards.
• Requires the ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 100lbs.

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.