Diesel Mechanic - Nights

Description

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.

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Requirements

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Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

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EEO / AA / Female / Minority / Disabled / Veteran

An Equal Opportunity Employer