Fleet Mechanic - Trucks & Trailers

Dairy Farmers of America; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking an experienced mechanic to support maintenance and repair of trucks and trailers. The role involves basic vehicle maintenance, inspections, and timely repair work to keep equipment available and operating safely.

You will work with other mechanics and supervisors, diagnose issues with diagnostic tools, and ensure compliance with safety and DOT guidelines while maintaining accurate paperwork and a clean work area.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Engines and drivetrain

Education

High school diploma

CDL/license eligibility

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking an experienced mechanic to support maintenance and repair of trucks and trailers. The role involves basic vehicle maintenance, inspections, and timely repair work to keep equipment available and operating safely.

You will work with other mechanics and supervisors, diagnose issues with diagnostic tools, and ensure compliance with safety and DOT guidelines while maintaining accurate paperwork and a clean work area.