Fleet Mechanic 2

Darling Ingredients; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients in Jackson, MS is looking for a Mechanic 2 to keep all fleet vehicles roadworthy and ready for service. You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose brakes and diesel powertrains, and handle routine repair work.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, vocational training or experience, and willingness to work in varied environments with safety as a priority. CDL is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 1 year related work experience with vocational training OR 3 years related experience.
• Ability to service and diagnose brakes.
• Ability to service and diagnose diesel trucks and power-train mechanics.
• Basic use of hand-tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs for fleet trucks and trailers.
• Diagnose brakes and diesel powertrain components.
• Respond to roadside calls for disabled vehicles.
• Follow safety rules and participate in safety meetings.
• Maintain a clean work environment.

Skills

Brake service

Diesel trucks

Powertrain

Hand tools

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational training

Tools

CDL

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.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

N/A | Occasionally = up to 20% | Frequently = 21% to 50% | Constantly = at least 51%

Working Environment

• Constantly - Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environments such as high noise level, strong odors, and/or exposure to heat and cold
• Frequently - Exposed to bio hazardous conditions
• Frequently - Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations
• Frequently - Exposed to Electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock
• Frequently - Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment
• N/A - Travels to offsite locations

Physical Demands

• Frequently - Must be able to remain in a stationary position (Sit)
• Frequently - Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location (Walk)
• Frequently - Operates a computer and other office machinery (Use hands to finger, handle or feel)
• Frequently - Must be able to position one's self to maintain computers in the lab, including under desks and in the server closet (Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl)
• Frequently - Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder (Climb or balance)
• Frequently - Must be able to use senses to; effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions (Talk, hear, taste, smell)

Weight and Force Demands

• N/A - Up to 10 pounds
• N/A - Up to 25 pounds
• Frequently - Up to 50 pounds
• N/A - Up to 100 pounds
• N/A - More than 100 pounds

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.

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