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, shop foreperson, transportation supervisor, 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 takes action to bring equipment to optimal operating condition and eliminating unsafe operating conditions.* Verifies equipment is in compliance with DOT specifications.* Performs annual vehicle inspection in compliance with state regulations.* Conducts annual yearly admissions tests in compliance with state regulations.* Operates arc and mig weld equipment.Pay and Benefits:* Competitive pay based on experience* Medical* Dental* Vision* 401k Employer Match* Life Insurance* Accidental Death and Dismemberment* Short Term and Long Term Disability* Generous vacation* Paid Sick Time* And more...

　　Required Minimum Qualifications:

　　Education and Experience:* Must have high school diploma or GED* At least two years experience as a diesel Class 8 vehicle mechanic* CDL-A desirableNecessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:* Must be able to read and understand driver inspection reports* Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing* Must be able to provide and use personal hand tools appropriate for working on heavy equipment* Must have knowledge and understanding of DOT regulationsPhysical Demands and Work Environment:* Must be able to lift 75 lbs* Must be able to pass a physical demands analysisAn Equal Opportunity Employer

　　EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran