Lead Mechanic - Salt Lake City

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)
• Tuition reimbursement

Lead roles earn an additional $1 per hour from current pay rate for internal candidates. Pay Range $30-$40 per hour.

Tentative Schedule: 7am - 3pm, Monday-Friday (Rotating On-Call Required)

General Purpose:

Lead Mechanic performing the majority of truck and/or trailer maintenance and repairs, ensuring that equipment is available and in optimal operating condition, while working under minimal supervision. Work with the assistance of other mechanics or supervisors when performing highly technical or intricate diagnostic repairs.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responds to maintenance requests from drivers, safety coordinator, DOT coordinator, shop foreperson, transportation supervisor, and fleet manager.
• Maintains and repairs trucks and trailers to be in proper operating condition according to DOT specifications.
• Conducts periodic inspections, diagnoses problems, and eliminating unsafe operating conditions.
• Performs annual vehicle inspection and emissions tests in compliance with state regulations.
• Operates arc and mig weld equipment.
• Dispatch jobs to mechanics