Diesel Mechanic - Farmersville

Support the maintenance and repair of milk trucks and trailers ensuring that equipment is available and in optimal operating condition.

• Respond to maintenance requests from drivers, EHS/DOT Manger, shop foreperson, transportation supervisor, and fleet manager
• Comply with all State, Federal and DFA EHS/DOT policies and procedures
• Maintain, repair inspect and/or replace brakes; steering mechanisms; springs; air bags; lights; air conditioners; water, fuel, oil, and air filters; coolant and chemicals; transmissions; tire air pressure; tire tread; chassis; brakes; drive lines; u-joints; air tanks; batteries; air lines; power cords; wipers; windshields; mirrors; engines; drive train components or other equipment as necessary
• Conduct periodic inspections, diagnose problems, and take action to bring equipment to optimal operating condition and eliminate unsafe operating conditions
• Verify equipment complies with DOT specifications
• Perform annual vehicle inspection in compliance with state regulations
• Conduct annual yearly tests in compliance with state regulations
• Respond to accidents or inoperable vehicles to transport equipment back to garage for repair
• Operates arc and tig welding equipment
• 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
• This is a full-time position