Fleet Mechanic 3

Darling Ingredients Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients Inc. is seeking a Fleet Mechanic III to keep the company fleet roadworthy and ready for service. The role involves preventive maintenance and repair work on trucks, trailers, and related equipment, with occasional roadside assistance.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, vocational training preferred, and 3–5 years of related experience. CDL is a plus but not required, with strong safety and tool-handling skills emphasized.

Qualifications

• Requires HS diploma or GED.
• Three to five years related experience depending on path.
• Capable of servicing brakes and diesel trucks.
• Knowledge of safety rules and company safety program.
• Proficient with basic hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repair on fleet trucks/trailers and other company equipment.
• May respond to roadside calls for disabled vehicles.
• Interpret repair manuals and work orders for proper repairs.
• Adhere to safety rules and attend safety meetings.
• Maintain a clean work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Brake service

Diesel trucks

Powertrain

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational training

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

The Fleet Mechanic 3 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 three (3) years of related work experience OR five (5) 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.