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Fleet Maintenance Mechanic I - 6660

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc.
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 2 Feb 2024

About the role

The Fleet Mechanic I maintains and repairs mechanical transportation equipment to aid in the distribution of all company products in a safe manner.  

 

Responsibilities:

  • Perform in-depth preventative maintenance inspection and service on all mechanical transportation equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications and company guidelines.
  • Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain equipment to the desired company performance standards including but not limited to electrical systems, drive train, air, and brake systems, suspension systems, and maintain tires.
  • Interface, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electronic computerized power trains and vehicle components. 
  • Utilizing a continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
  • Comply with all company work and safety rules and regulatory compliance rules and regulations.
  • Use all personal protective equipment in compliance with OSHA regulations.
  • Possess the necessary personal tools to perform duties. Be able to work on transportation equipment.

 

Qualifications and Experience: 

  • One year certificate from college or technical school; or five years related experience and/or training in general transportation equipment maintenance and repair; or equivalent combination of continued education and experience.
  • Knowledge and/or experience with transport refrigeration preferred.
  • Ability to read, write, perform basic mathematical calculations, and accurately record data required.
  • Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and varying shifts, as required.
  • Must be able to work independently and on a team in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong analytical skills and a systematic approach to troubleshooting and problem-solving is required.
  • Minimum age: 18
  • Must be able to pass a drug screen and physical.

 

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations:

  • Must have or be able to obtain a Class A or B commercial driver’s license permit within 6 months of hire.
  • Must have or be able to obtain all EPA licensing and/or certifications consistent with field requirements including but not limited to EPA Clean Air Act Section 608 Type II and EPA Clean Air Act Section 609 MVAC certifications within 3 months.
  • Must have or be able to obtain Brake Inspector Certification as defined in FMCSA Part 396.25 within 3 months.
  • Must have or be able to obtain Annual Inspector Certification as defined in FMCSA Part 396.19 within 3 months.

 

Physical Demand/Working Conditions:

  • Must be able to frequently lift and move 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move more than 100 pounds.
  • Must be able to work in very hot (more than 100 degrees) and very cold (less than 20 degrees below zero) and in a very wet and humid environment for extended periods. Exposed to noise/vibration, and chemicals. 
  • Required to Stand, walk, climb, bend, twist, push and pull, and reach above and below the shoulder.
  • Repetition-Hand/Wrist Simple Grasping, Firm grasping.

 

I understand the description of this job and the essential functions, as given above.  I also understand that all of the duties are not described above and that I will perform those above and other related duties as directed by my supervisor and management.


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Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc.

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