Mechanic 4 bei Darling Ingredients Inc.

Job Summary

The Mechanic 4 is responsible for general day to day operation of vehicle maintenance and repair of all company trucks/trailers/forklifts and other company equipment. This position reports to the Fleet Manager.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• Performs all preventive maintenance and repair work necessary on fleet trucks/ trailers/ forklifts and other company equipment.
• Responsible for general day to day operation of vehicle maintenance and repair of all company trucks/trailers/forklifts and other company equipment.
• Responsible for compiling the work schedule in the truck shop and complete any documentation on maintenance records.
• Reviews driver vehicle inspection reports.
• Maintains clean environment.
• Maybe required to answer roadside calls for disabled vehicles.
• Interprets repair manuals and work orders as to properly repair the equipment.
• Responsible for being familiar with and observing all company safety rules and regulations; recognizes that safety is top company priority; attends regularly scheduled safety meetings.
• Required to use all safety equipment as assigned.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Class A CDL, with Tanker Endorsement with clean driving record.
• Ten (10) years experience in vehicular mechanical maintenance. Must include:
  • Ability to service and diagnose brakes.
  • Ability to service and diagnose diesel trucks, (tractor/trailers) and power-train mechanics.
  • Ability to service and diagnose hydraulic systems and components
• AC Certification Required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Vocational school training preferred.
• Familiar with J-Pro and Tech Tool diagnostic software
• Ability to lead a team, highly organized with superior time management skills.
• Advanced knowledge of vehicle maintenance and operations.
• Self-motivated; self-starter.
• Good math and computer skills.
• Ability to read, interpret and comply with all company polices rules, safety manuals and procedures.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to walk, stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch.
• Must be capable of lifting 70 lbs.; Occasionally lifting up to 100 lbs.
• Frequently required to sit for extended periods.
• Regularly required reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment

Job functions will be carried out in a rendering facility which requires tolerance for wet and/or slippery floors and high heat and cold temperatures.