Diesel Technician

Essential Functions:

This position is responsible for:

• Approaching work with a Continuous Improvement (CI) mindset, and engaging in Model Dairy's Mission Statement to identify, value, prioritize, resource, and sustain improvement opportunities.
• Owning and promoting a Safety Culture by ensuring a safe work environment and promoting proper safety behavior.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this position.
• First point of contact for truck and tractor problems and concerns
• Responsible for troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of class 7 & 8 diesel trucks and tractors
• Performs 90-day A and B PM services as per DOT guidelines
• Complete necessary repairs on all systems on Class 7 & 8 diesel trucks
• Service and repair brake, powertrain, and suspension components
• Troubleshoot electrical and pneumatic circuits and systems
• Service and repair cold box and lift-gate assemblies on class 7 trucks
• Use technical information and publications to repair equipment and systems
• Work with other technicians and leadership from multiple departments to ensure necessary equipment is safe and ready for use.
• Keep paperwork updated and properly entered upon completion of repairs
• Communicate effectively and in a timely manner with affected departments
• Work safely and follow all company safety standards
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness
• Possible night and weekend shifts (Rotating)
• On Call every other week for afterhours road service calls
• Perform various other duties as assigned by supervisor
• Welding and fabrication of necessary repairs on boxes and structural components
• Repair of electric and hydraulic lift-gates
• Computer aided troubleshooting and diagnostics

Minimum:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Demonstrated organization and accuracy skills; self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to handle multiple projects/tasks with competing deadlines. Must demonstrate the ability to solve problems, accept constructive feedback and show flexibility should priorities and/or deadlines change.
• Excellent verbal and written skills and a high degree of emotional intelligence. Must be able to build productive relationships across all levels of an organization.
• 2 years’ experience on Diesel Truck and Tractor Repair

Preferred:

• ASE Certification T8

Model Dairy offers its employees a team-oriented work environment, competitive salary, and an excellent benefit package including medical/dental/vision benefits and 401(k) retirement plan.