HIL - Fleet Maintenance Mechanic

The Fleet Maintenance Mechanic II maintains and repairs mechanical transportation equipment to aid in the distribution of all company products in a safe manner.

Responsibilities:

• Perform complete preventative maintenance inspection and service on all mechanical transportation equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications and company guidelines.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain equipment to the desired company performance standards including, but not limited to, electrical systems, drive train, air, and brake systems, suspension systems, and maintain fleet tires.
• Utilizing a continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
• Comply with all company work and safety rules and regulatory compliance rules and regulations.
• Use all personal protective equipment in compliance with OSHA regulations.
• Possess the necessary personal tools to perform duties.

Qualifications and Experience:

• One year certificate from college or technical school; or three years related experience and/or training in general transportation equipment maintenance and repair; or equivalent combination of continued education and experience.
• Knowledge and/or experience with transport refrigeration preferred.
• Ability to read, write, perform basic mathematical calculations, and accurately record data required.
• Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and varying shifts, as required.
• Must be able to work independently and on a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills and a systematic approach to troubleshooting and problem-solving are required.
• Minimum age: 18
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and physical.

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations:

• Must have or be able to obtain a Class A or B commercial driver's license permit within 6 months of hire (must possess a valid Class CDL-A or B and Medical Examiner's Certificate in accordance with FMCSA Part 391.41 prior to operating a commercial motor vehicle on public roadways).
• Must have or be able to obtain all EPA licensing and/or certifications consistent with field requirements including but not limited to EPA Clean Air Act Section 608 Type II and EPA Clean Air Act Section 609 MVAC certifications within 3 months.
• Must have or be able to obtain Brake Inspector Certification as defined in FMCSA Part 396.25 within 3 months.
• Must have or be able to obtain Annual Inspector Certification as defined in FMCSA Part 396.19 within 3 months.
• Must be able to work in hot and cold climates, both indoors and outdoors, and on mechanical transportation equipment.

Physical Demand/Working Conditions:

• Must be able to frequently lift and move 10 pounds and occasionally lift and more than 100 pounds.
• Must be able to work in both very hot (more than 100 degrees) and very cold (less than 20 degrees below zero) and in a very wet and humid environment for extended periods of time. Exposed to noise/vibration, and chemicals.
• Required to Stand, walk, climb, bend, twist, push and pull, and reach above and below the shoulder.
• Repetition-Hand/Wrist Simple Grasping, Firm grasping

Hiland Dairy Foods Company is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.