Fleet Maintenance Mechanic I

Hiland Dairy Foods Company, LLC

Job Description

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 basic preventative maintenance inspections and service on mechanical transportation equipment in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications and company guidelines.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and minor repair on mechanical transportation equipment including but not limited to electrical systems, powertrain, air, and brake systems, and suspension systems, and maintain fleet tires.
• 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
• Must be able to work on mechanical transportation equipment.

Qualifications and Experience:
• One year certificate from college or technical school; or one-year related experience and/or training in general transportation equipment maintenance and repair; or an equivalent combination of continued education and experience.
• 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 are 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 possess a valid Class CDL-A or B and Medical Examiner’s Certificate in accordance with FMCSA Part 391.41 prior to operating a commercial motor vehicle on public roadways).
• 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/or move 1-50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds using equipment.
• 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.

Hiland Dairy Foods Company is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.