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Dairy Farmers of America Diesel Mechanic - Nights in Fort Morgan, Colorado

Position : Diesel Mechanic - Nights

Location : Fort Morgan, Colorado

Requisition ID: : 27565

General Purpose:

To support the maintenance and repair of milk trucks and trailers ensuring that equipment is available and in optimal operating condition.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Responds to maintenance requests from drivers, safety coordinator, DOT coordinator, shop foreperson, transportation supervisor, and fleet manager.

  • Maintains, repairs or replaces brakes; steering mechanisms; springs; air bags; lights; air conditioners; water, fuel, oil, and air filters; coolant and chemicals; transmissions; tire air pressure; tire tread; chassis; brakes; drive lines; u-joints; air tanks; batteries; air lines; power cords; wipers; windshields; mirrors; engines; drive train components or other equipment as necessary.

  • Conducts periodic inspections, diagnoses problems, and takes action to bring equipment to optimal operating condition and eliminating unsafe operating conditions.

  • Verifies equipment is in compliance with DOT specifications. Performs annual vehicle inspection in compliance with state regulations.

  • Conducts annual yearly admissions tests in compliance with state regulations.

  • Responds to accidents or inoperable vehicles utilizing tow truck to transport equipment back to garage for repair.

  • Operates arc and mig weld equipment.

Pay and Benefits:

  • Competitive pay based on experience (Minimum $25 per hour)

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • 401k Employer Match

  • Life Insurance

  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment

  • Short Term and Long Term Disability

  • Generous vacation

  • Paid Sick Time

  • And more...

Education and Experience:

  • Must have high school diploma or GED

  • At least two years experience as a diesel Class 8 vehicle mechanic

  • CDL desirable, must possess and maintain a current, valid Driver's License.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Must be able to read and understand driver inspection reports

  • Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

  • Must be able to provide and use personal hand tools appropriate for working on heavy equipment Must have knowledge and understanding of DOT regulations.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

  • Must be able to lift 75 lbs and pass a physical requirements analysis.

EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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