Fleet Mechanic: Preventive Maintenance & Diagnostics

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. is seeking a skilled maintenance technician in Houston to perform vehicle and facility maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs.

The role requires reading and interpreting inspection reports, using diagnostic equipment, and working under safety and regulatory guidelines. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, coordinating with drivers, completing work orders, and maintaining a safe, clean work environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 to 3 years of mechanic, maintenance, or related experience.
• Certification and/or License – Mechanic certification, CDL license, refrigeration license, or other relevant certifications or licenses may be required

Responsibilities

• Perform basic vehicle and preventive maintenance, component replacements, and minor repairs.
• Maintain, repair, inspect, and/or replace brakes, steering mechanisms, springs, air bags, lights, air conditioners, water, fuel, oil, air filters, coolant and chemicals, transmissions, tire air pressure, tire tread, tires, chassis, drive lines, u-joints, air tanks, batteries, air lines, power cords, wipers, mirrors, drive train components, or other equipment as necessary
• Perform facility maintenance duties
• Use shop management system and other electronic systems available
• Diagnose minor mechanical and electronic problems, using diagnostic computer when applicable
• Identify root cause of "minor" failures/conditions and perform repairs as required
• Interact with drivers to properly determine nature of complaint once assigned a task
• Work in accordance with all federal, state, and corporate compliance guidelines (e.g., safety, DOT)
• Complete work orders and paperwork in a timely and accurate manner, maintaining high quality standards in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOP's)
• Respond to accidents or inoperable vehicles to transport equipment back to shop for repair, if appropriate
• Keep management informed of safety, operator, and equipment observations and concerns
• Assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes, utilizing continuous improvement mindset
• Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area which may include wearing of all required personal protective equipment in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.

Skills

Engines

Anti-lock braking system

Transmission

Diagnostic equipment

Software

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Mechanic certification

CDL license

Refrigeration license

Tools

Diagnostic software

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. is seeking a skilled maintenance technician in Houston to perform vehicle and facility maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs.

The role requires reading and interpreting inspection reports, using diagnostic equipment, and working under safety and regulatory guidelines. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, coordinating with drivers, completing work orders, and maintaining a safe, clean work environment.