Dairy Farmers of America

Diesel Mechanic- Jerome

Dairy Farmers of America  •  Twin Falls, ID (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

"We Haul Wholesome" at Dairy Farmers of America - the leading milk marketing cooperative and dairy food processor within the United States. Our drivers transport raw milk from farm to processing plants. We are passionate about the farmer-owners, the dairy industry, and supplying consumers with safe and nutritious products.

Pay and Benefits:

  • Competitive pay
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 401k Employer Match
  • Generous vacation (144 hours, 1st Year)

Shift: Block Schedule AM and PM start times available

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, supervisors, 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 eliminating unsafe operating conditions.
  • Verifies equipment is in compliance with DOT specifications and state regulations
  • Operates arc and mig weld equipment.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

  • Must have high school diploma or GED
  • At least two years experience as a diesel Class 8 vehicle mechanic
  • CDL-A desirable

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
  • Must be able to pass a physical demands analysis

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Dairy Farmers of America

About Dairy Farmers of America

At Dairy Farmers of America, our 19,000 employees work with one goal in mind – to bring value to our family farm-owners.

As a farmer-owned cooperative, DFA offers rewarding jobs across the nation in a variety of fields, including manufacturing, accounting, communications, marketing, economics, on-farm field services, and more.

We value our employees and reward them with competitive benefits, a supportive working environment, and growth opportunities. We capitalize on the strengths of each individual and ensure that each employee is challenged in their role. Through Dairy University, employees receive online training and job enhancement, classes. Employees also have the opportunity to grow within DFA.

We also want our employees to live a healthy lifestyle and offer a health and wellness program that provides access to online classes and materials tailored to help our employees make healthier choices, as well as an Employee Assistance Program that helps employees with legal and health issues, such as advice on parenting or stress management, and free counseling sessions.

At DFA, we understand that our employees provide value within our organization and in our community. We cultivate a culture of openness, transparency, and integrity where employees are encouraged to voice their opinions and share their ideas. We also believe we have a responsibility to give back the communities in which we operate and work to do so through the DFA Cares Foundation.

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. is an equal employment employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans, and disabled individuals.

Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Kansas City, KS
Year Founded
1998
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