JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Perform basic vehicle and preventive maintenance, component replacements, and minor repairs
· Maintain, repair, inspect, and/or replace brakes, steering mechanisms, springs, air bags, lights, air conditioners, water, fuel, oil, air filters, coolant and chemicals, transmissions, tire air pressure, tire tread, tires, chassis, drive lines, u-joints, air tanks, batteries, air lines, power cords, wipers, mirrors, drive train components, or other equipment as necessary
· Perform facility maintenance duties
· Use shop management system and other electronic systems available
· Diagnose minor mechanical and electronic problems, using diagnostic computer when applicable
· Identify root cause of “minor” failures/conditions and perform repairs as required
· Interact with drivers to properly determine nature of complaint once assigned a task
· Work in accordance with all federal, state, and corporate compliance guidelines (e.g., safety, DOT)
· Complete work orders and paperwork in a timely and accurate manner, maintaining high quality standards in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOP’s)
· Respond to accidents or inoperable vehicles to transport equipment back to shop for repair, if appropriate
· Keep management informed of safety, operator, and equipment observations and concerns
· Assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes, utilizing continuous improvement mindset
· Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area which may include wearing of all required personal protective equipment in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.
· The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required.
Qualifications
An Equal Opportunity Employer
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
· High school diploma or equivalent
· 1 to 3 years of mechanic, maintenance, or related experience
· Certification and/or License – Mechanic certification, CDL license, refrigeration license, or other relevant certifications or licenses may be required
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.
