Fleet Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

Join a team that nourishes life from farm to table! Upstate Niagara Cooperative, proudly owned by 200+ local family farms, is one of America’s largest and most stable dairy cooperatives. Guided by farmer- and employee-led values, we process and market high-quality milk, yogurt, dips, sour cream, cottage cheese, and more under our trusted brands : Upstate Farms®, Bison®, Milk for Life®, and Intense Milk®. Here, you’ll support sustainable farming, strong communities, and the mission to deliver fresh, local dairy to families every day.

SUMMARY : Repairs and overhauls automobiles, trucks, tractors, trailers, dollies, refrigeration units, power jacks, tow motors, handcarts and other automotive vehicles by performing the following duties :

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Discusses with delivery drivers and / or fleet manager regarding the nature and extent of malfunction or damage. Prepares and completes a work / repair order along with other forms and paperwork as needed.
• Performs all repairs and / or maintenance required utilizing the latest tools and diagnostic equipment available.
• Signs-off on the “Driver Vehicle Inspection Report” (DVIR) when work is completed. Attaches work / repair order to DVIR for filing and signs DVIR Book indicating repair is completed.
• Works with hydraulic jacks, hoists and other power tools necessary to complete job in a safe and efficient manner.
• Services engines, transmissions, differential and refrigeration units after proper diagnosis is performed.
• Disassembles and inspects equipment for wear or malfunction after proper diagnosis is performed.
• Repairs and / or replaces parts such as pistons, rods, gears, valves, bearings and other parts as needed after proper diagnosis is performed.
• Replaces turbos, blowers, alternators, starters, pumps, clutches, differentials, transmissions, compressors and other components as required.
• Rewires any electrical part, component or part as required.
• Replaces and adjusts brakes and brake components, repairs and replaces front and or rear suspension components as required.
• Performs Preventative Maintenance (PM’s) on equipment per Company guidelines.
• Replaces and adjusts all lighting wiring and components. Installs and repairs accessories such as radios, heaters, mirrors and windshield wipers etc.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, must complete training courses offered by the Company and demonstrate the ability to utilize the latest diagnostic equipment including, but not limited to, hand held computers. Training may consist of in house, off site and / or web based.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE :

Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.

LANGUAGE SKILLS :

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS :

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY :

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

H= Heavy Work (Job exertion classification from the Dictionary of Occupational Titles) - Exerting 55 to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and / or 25 to 55 lbs. of force frequently, and / or 10 to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

WORK SCHEDULES

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pay : $27.69-$30.89 / hr.

Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.