Senior Fleet Mechanic – Diesel & Trailer Repair

Darling Ingredients Inc.

Kentucky

On-site

USD 42,000 - 56,000

Full time

14 days+
Application generator

An application made for this job — a tailored resume and cover letter that speak straight to the posting.

Get past ATS filters

Job summary

Darling Ingredients, a leader in transforming animal byproducts into valuable ingredients, seeks a Mechanic 3 in Kentucky to keep the fleet roadworthy and ready for service. You will perform preventive maintenance and repairs on trucks, trailers, and related equipment to ensure reliable operation in our rendering facility environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, vocational training or five years of related experience, and the ability to diagnose brakes and diesel powertrains.

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.

Responsibilities

  • Performs all preventive maintenance and repair work necessary on fleet trucks/ trailers and other company equipment.
  • 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.

Skills

Brake diagnostics
Diesel truck service
Power-train mechanics
Hand-tools

Education

High School Diploma or GED
Vocational training

Tools

Diagnostic tools
Power-train diagnostics

Job description

Darling Ingredients, a leader in transforming animal byproducts into valuable ingredients, seeks a Mechanic 3 in Kentucky to keep the fleet roadworthy and ready for service. You will perform preventive maintenance and repairs on trucks, trailers, and related equipment to ensure reliable operation in our rendering facility environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, vocational training or five years of related experience, and the ability to diagnose brakes and diesel powertrains.

Get your free, confidential resume review.

or drag and drop your file here.

Similar jobs

Similar jobs worth comparing

Fleet Mechanic II: Keep Our Trucks Rolling
Fleet Mechanic II: Keep Our Trucks Rolling

Darling Ingredients Inc. • Kentucky

On-site
USD 42,000 - 63,000
Senior Fleet Mechanic: Diesel Trucks & PM
Senior Fleet Mechanic: Diesel Trucks & PM

Darling Ingredients Inc. • Boise (ID)

On-site
USD 55,000 - 75,000
Junior Fleet Mechanic: Diesel & Equipment Maintenance
Junior Fleet Mechanic: Diesel & Equipment Maintenance

Darling Ingredients • Wadesboro (NC)

On-site
USD 35,000 - 60,000
Fleet Mechanic I: Diesel & Equipment Maintenance
Fleet Mechanic I: Diesel & Equipment Maintenance

Darling Ingredients Inc. • Blue Earth (MN)

On-site
USD 50,000 - 60,000
401(k)
Health insurance
Dental insurance
+2
Entry-Level Fleet Mechanic: Diesel & Equipment
Entry-Level Fleet Mechanic: Diesel & Equipment

Darling Ingredients Inc. • Marshville (NC)

On-site
USD 42,000 - 54,000
Senior Fleet Mechanic: Keep the Fleet Rolling Safely
Senior Fleet Mechanic: Keep the Fleet Rolling Safely

Darling Ingredients Inc. • Union City (TN)

On-site
USD 42,000 - 62,000
Junior Fleet Mechanic: Diesel & Trailer Maintenance
Junior Fleet Mechanic: Diesel & Trailer Maintenance

Darling Ingredients • Fayetteville (NC)

On-site
USD 42,000 - 54,000
Senior Fleet Mechanic 2: Diesel & Diagnostics Expert
Senior Fleet Mechanic 2: Diesel & Diagnostics Expert

Darling Ingredients Inc. • East Earl Township (PA)

On-site
USD 52,000 - 78,000
Fleet Mechanic I: Hands-On Diesel and Equipment Tech
Fleet Mechanic I: Hands-On Diesel and Equipment Tech

Darling Ingredients • Jackson (MS)

On-site
USD 32,000 - 52,000
Fleet Mechanic II — Roadworthy Truck & Trailer Repair
Fleet Mechanic II — Roadworthy Truck & Trailer Repair

Darling Ingredients • East St. Louis (IL)

On-site
USD 52,000 - 75,000
401(k)
Health insurance
Dental insurance
+2