What are the responsibilities and job description for the MECHANIC - NEW Higher Starting Pay! position at Darling Ingredients Inc.?
Job Summary
The Mechanic position is responsible for keeping all vehicles & yard equipment in the fleet roadworthy and ready for service when needed. Would also be required to enter and maintain records in a company designed website that tracks PM and repair progress.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
- Performs all preventive maintenance and repair work necessary on fleet trucks/ trailers and other company equipment. Responsible for general day-to-day operation of vehicle maintenance and repair of all company trucks/trailers and other company equipment. Maintains clean environment.
- May be required to answer roadside calls for disabled vehicles.
- Interprets repair manuals and work orders as to properly repair the equipment.
- Responsible for being familiar with and observing all company safety rules and regulations; recognizes that safety is top company priority; attends regularly scheduled safety meetings.
- Required to use all safety equipment as assigned.
- All other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Ability to service and diagnose brakes.
- Ability to service and diagnose diesel trucks, (tractor/trailers) and power-train mechanics.
- Basic use of hand-tools required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Vocational training preferred.
- Detail oriented; highly organized.
- CDL preferred, not required.
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
- Self-starter; self-motivated.
- Good math and computer skills.
Physical Demands
- Frequently required to walk, stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch.
- Frequently must push, pull, move or lift up to 50 lbs.
- Regularly required reach with hands and arms.
Work Environment
Normal shop environment. Could be exposed to some dust. Could be exposed to heat and cold
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