Overview:
"We Haul Wholesome" at Dairy Farmers of America - the leading milk marketing cooperative and dairy food processor within the United States. Our drivers transport raw milk from farm to processing plants. We are passionate about the farmer-owners, the dairy industry, and supplying consumers with safe and nutritious products.
Pay and Benefits:
- Competitive pay
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401k Employer Match
- Generous vacation (144 hours, 1st Year)
General Purpose:
To support the maintenance and repair of milk trucks and trailers ensuring that equipment is available and in optimal operating condition.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responds to maintenance requests from drivers, safety coordinator, DOT coordinator, supervisors, and fleet manager.
- Maintains, repairs or replaces 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.
- Conducts periodic inspections, diagnoses problems, and eliminating unsafe operating conditions.
- Verifies equipment is in compliance with DOT specifications and state regulations
- Operates arc and mig weld equipment.