Fleet Maintenance Mechanic

This position located at Dairy Maid Dairy must be capable of performing the majority of required vehicle maintenance and repairs on with minimal support from others. Works with the assistance of a Fleet Maintenance Technicians (“FMT”) 3, Lead Fleet Maintenance Technician, Fleet Maintenance Supervisor or Fleet Manager, when performing highly technical or intricate diagnostic type repairs. Task assignments are directed by shop management to encourage experience and skills development. The FMT-2 technician works under minimal supervision of Management, exercising some judgment and discretion in resolving issues or making repairs.

Key roles include all technician tasks including, but not limited to the following:

• Interacts with drivers to properly determine root cause of complaint once assigned a task.
• Performs preventive maintenance, facility maintenance duties, utilizes key functions of shop management system and other electronic systems available, works in accordance with all federal/state and corporate compliance guidelines (i.e., safety, DOT), replaces defective components as instructed, other support duties as required.
• Diagnoses complex mechanical and electronic problems utilizing diagnostic computer when applicable, acts as mentor for FMT-1 technicians, completes complex and detailed mechanical inspections and repairs with minimal supervision, demonstrate the ability to access and use internal and external maintenance documents
• Maintain equipment to desired performance levels.
• Complete work orders in a timely manner maintaining high quality standards
• Keep management informed of safety, operator and equipment observations and concerns
• Perform prescribed Preventative Maintenance.
• Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format, and completed with required information.
• Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP’s.
• Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area.
• Follow all required work safe practices. This would include wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.
• Responsible for food safety, pre-requisite programs and food quality related to designated area.
• Report any food safety and food quality-related issues to management immediately.
• Perform other duties as assigned.