Senior Fleet Mechanic: Keep the Fleet Rolling Safely

Darling Ingredients Inc.; Union City (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients Inc. is seeking a Mechanic 3 to maintain and repair our fleet of trucks and trailers at the Union City facility. You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose brakes and diesel systems, and ensure safety standards are met to keep vehicles roadworthy.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, vocational training with experience, and strong mechanical skills with hand-tools. CDL is preferred but not required, and you will join a safety‑driven team in a wet,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Vocational training plus related work experience preferred.
• Brake service and diesel truck diagnostics experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance and repair on fleet trucks/trailers and other equipment.
• Responds to roadside calls for disabled vehicles when needed.
• Interprets repair manuals and work orders for proper equipment repair.
• Follows all safety rules, attends safety meetings, and uses safety equipment as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Brake service

Diesel truck diagnosis

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational training

Tools

Hand-tools

Job description

Darling Ingredients Inc. is seeking a Mechanic 3 to maintain and repair our fleet of trucks and trailers at the Union City facility. You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose brakes and diesel systems, and ensure safety standards are met to keep vehicles roadworthy.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, vocational training with experience, and strong mechanical skills with hand-tools. CDL is preferred but not required, and you will join a safety‑driven team in a wet,