Dairy Farmers of America

Fleet Mechanic

Dairy Farmers of America  •  Lansdale, PA (Onsite)  •  4 days ago
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Job Description

Fleet Maintenance Mechanic

Lehigh Valley Dairy Farms, a DFA Dairy Brands company located in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, is seeking a Fleet Maintenance Mechanic to join our team.

In this position, you will perform preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on a fleet of tractors, refrigerated trailers, straight trucks, and transport refrigeration equipment.

We offer competitive starting pay, zero-cost monthly healthcare premiums, a pension program, an annual tool allowance, career advancement opportunities, and a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Compensation and Incentives

  • Competitive starting pay
  • Additional hourly premiums available for:
    • Class A CDL
    • EPA Section 608 refrigeration certification
  • $1,300 annual tool allowance, with the allowance increasing each year
  • $5,000 sign-on bonus, paid in three installments:
    • $1,250 after three months of employment
    • $1,250 after six months of employment
    • $2,500 after completing one year of employment

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Perform preventative maintenance inspections and repairs on fleet vehicles and transport refrigeration equipment.
  • Complete routine maintenance, including oil changes, lubrication, electrical repairs, and scheduled services.
  • Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair tractors, refrigerated trailers, straight trucks, and refrigeration units.
  • Repair and replace components related to engines, transmissions, braking systems, steering systems, differentials, drivelines, suspensions, lighting systems, DEF systems, and exhaust systems.
  • Disassemble and inspect equipment to identify worn, damaged, or faulty parts.
  • Install, adjust, and test new or repaired components.
  • Assist with completing pending vehicle repairs and returning equipment to service.
  • Maintain fleet equipment at established safety, reliability, and performance standards.
  • Accurately record labor time, parts usage, repairs, and preventative maintenance inspection results.
  • Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.
  • Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by management.

Benefits

  • Zero-cost monthly healthcare premiums
  • Competitive pay
  • Paid vacation and holidays*
  • Pension program
  • Career growth opportunities—we promote from within
  • Service recognition and employee rewards*
  • Employee referral program
  • Company-provided uniforms
  • Annual tool allowance that increases each year
  • Opportunity to work for and support dairy farm families

*Benefits may vary by company and governing collective bargaining agreements.

*varies by company and governing CBAs

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED preferred
  • Mechanical repair and diagnostic experience on heavy-duty vehicles preferred
  • Transport refrigeration experience is a plus
  • Must own and maintain a basic set of personal mechanic’s tools required to perform the job
  • Must be able to pass all required pre-employment screenings, including drug, background, and criminal checks
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
  • Ability to stand, walk, kneel, bend, reach, crawl, and sit for extended periods
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and assist others with heavier components
  • Ability to work in dusty and greasy conditions, moderate noise levels, and hot or cold temperatures
  • Ability to follow all required safety procedures and work practices
  • Willingness to work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends, and holidays when required

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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