Senior Fleet Mechanic: Independent, Hands-On Maintenance

Dairy Farmers of America; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 44,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America in Austin, TX is seeking a skilled truck and trailer mechanic to perform maintenance and repairs with minimal supervision, ensuring equipment is available and in optimal condition.

You will diagnose mechanical and electronic problems, service brakes, steering, transmissions, air systems, and other components; interact with drivers to understand issues; complete work orders to SOPs; and support safety and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or preferred.
• 2–4 years of mechanic, maintenance, or related experience.
• Certification and/or license such as mechanic certification or CDL may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic to moderately difficult vehicle maintenance and repairs.
• Maintain, repair, inspect, and replace brakes, steering, springs, air systems, tires, transmissions, and related components.
• Perform facility maintenance duties and use shop management systems.
• Diagnose mechanical and electronic problems using diagnostic equipment.
• Identify root causes and perform repairs as needed.
• Interact with drivers to determine the nature of complaints.
• Comply with safety, DOT, and corporate guidelines.
• Complete work orders and paperwork adhering to SOPs.
• Assist and mentor less experienced mechanics.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Engines

ABS

Transmission

Diagnostic equipment

Software

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2–4 years mechanic/maintenance experience

Mechanic certification/CDL license (and refrigeration/license where applicable)

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America in Austin, TX is seeking a skilled truck and trailer mechanic to perform maintenance and repairs with minimal supervision, ensuring equipment is available and in optimal condition.

You will diagnose mechanical and electronic problems, service brakes, steering, transmissions, air systems, and other components; interact with drivers to understand issues; complete work orders to SOPs; and support safety and continuous improvement initiatives.