Fleet Mechanic 2

Darling Ingredients Inc.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients Inc. is seeking a Mechanic 2 to keep our fleet in peak condition across our Kentucky operations. You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose issues, and repair diesel trucks, trailers, and related equipment to ensure road readiness.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, vocational training or equivalent experience, and strong hands-on skills with tools. CDL is preferred but not required; safety awareness is essential.

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 on fleet trucks/trailers and other company equipment.
• Maintains day-to-day operation of vehicle maintenance and repair; keeps environment clean.
• May answer roadside calls for disabled vehicles.
• Interprets repair manuals and work orders to properly repair equipment.
• Observes company safety rules and attends safety meetings.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Brake service

Diesel truck maintenance

Powertrain mechanics

Hand tools

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational training

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

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.

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.
• 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

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.