Senior Fleet Mechanic – Diesel & Trailer Repair

Darling Ingredients Inc.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

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.