Lead Fleet Mechanic

Meadow Gold has immediate job openings for a skilled Lead Fleet Maintenance Mechanic to perform routine maintenance and repair services on different types of fleet vehicles under DOT and company regulations. In this role, the person will also perform preventive fleet maintenance and diagnose mechanical and electronic problems using diagnostic systems to identify root causes of fluctuating failures/conditions.

Meadow Gold is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands.

OUR MECHANICS FOR THIS POSITION CAN MAKE:

• $39.56/hr

SCHEDULE: Shift: Monday-Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm  

BENEFITS:

• Union pension plan
• Competitive pay
• Paid Sick Leave
• Career growth opportunities – we promote from within
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
  
  

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicate work order requirements to shop employees, directing and redirecting activities as needed to successfully manage the daily schedule
• Monitor that all repair and maintenance work is performed in a safe, efficient, and timely manner. Verify all jobs are performed to the highest levels of quality and professionalism
• Work alongside mechanics when appropriate and/or as time allows. Identify root cause of failures/conditions and perform vehicle and preventive maintenance, component replacements, and repairs
• Serve as an escalation point for unusual or difficult situations or repair activities
• Advise management and other mechanics on shop repairs
• Diagnose mechanical and electronic problems, using diagnostic computer when applicable
• Interact with drivers to properly determine nature of complaint
• Assist team when needed to pull parts being used on jobs
• Coordinate with the appropriate individual to monitor and control inventory, supplies, and equipment levels; maintain levels as required to assure completion of all work orders without delay
• Review the daily sheets or electronic records for accuracy of labor and material being charged to jobs and make corrections when needed
• Ensure completion of or complete work orders and paperwork in a timely and accurate manner, maintaining high quality standards in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOP's)
• Keep management informed of safety, operator, and equipment observations and concerns
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and assist in implementing changes or improvements
• Aid the team to reach performance expectations through training and coaching to continually develop and improve the workforce
• Actively promote adherence to safety procedures and established company policies in general
• Ensure inspections and certifications of equipment are conducted as required and work in accordance with all federal, state, and corporate compliance guidelines (e.g., safety, DOT)
• 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.
• Maintain advanced knowledge of truck and/or trailer components (brakes, electrical systems, suspensions, structural components, etc.) and the direct repair and maintenance of
• 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

*varies by company and governing CBAs  

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Refrigeration license preferred 
• Preferred experience with INSITE, DL and NAVSTAR service tools
• Experience with FWHA / BIT requirements
• Experienced with brake systems or certified with BENDIX /WABCO.
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checks
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
• Must be able to stand, walk, kneel, bend, reach and crawl and possibly sit for virtually the entire shift
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and assist others
• Must have EPA 609 certification and TIA tire certification
• Must be able to work in a dusty, greasy environment, with moderate noise and cold and hot temperature ranges
• Must be able to follow all required work safe practices
• Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends, and holidays

An Equal Opportunity Employer