Fleet Mechanic

JOB SUMMARY

Fleet Maintenance Mechanic

Overview

Lehigh Valley Dairy Farms, a DFA Dairy Brands company located in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, is seeking a Fleet Maintenance Mechanic to join our team.

In this position, you will perform preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on a fleet of tractors, refrigerated trailers, straight trucks, and transport refrigeration equipment.

We offer competitive starting pay, zero-cost monthly healthcare premiums, a pension program, an annual tool allowance, career advancement opportunities, and a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Compensation and Incentives

• Competitive starting pay
• Additional hourly premiums available for:




• Class A CDL
• EPA Section 608 refrigeration certification




• $1,300 annual tool allowance, with the allowance increasing each year
• $5,000 sign-on bonus, paid in three installments:




• $1,250 after three months of employment
• $1,250 after six months of employment
• $2,500 after completing one year of employment

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Perform preventative maintenance inspections and repairs on fleet vehicles and transport refrigeration equipment.
• Complete routine maintenance, including oil changes, lubrication, electrical repairs, and scheduled services.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair tractors, refrigerated trailers, straight trucks, and refrigeration units.
• Repair and replace components related to engines, transmissions, braking systems, steering systems, differentials, drivelines, suspensions, lighting systems, DEF systems, and exhaust systems.
• Disassemble and inspect equipment to identify worn, damaged, or faulty parts.
• Install, adjust, and test new or repaired components.
• Assist with completing pending vehicle repairs and returning equipment to service.
• Maintain fleet equipment at established safety, reliability, and performance standards.
• Accurately record labor time, parts usage, repairs, and preventative maintenance inspection results.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Zero-cost monthly healthcare premiums
• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation and holidays*
• Pension program
• Career growth opportunities-we promote from within
• Service recognition and employee rewards*
• Employee referral program
• Company-provided uniforms
• Annual tool allowance that increases each year
• Opportunity to work for and support dairy farm families

*Benefits may vary by company and governing collective bargaining agreements.

^{*varies by company and governing CBAs}

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Mechanical repair and diagnostic experience on heavy-duty vehicles preferred
• Transport refrigeration experience is a plus
• Must own and maintain a basic set of personal mechanic's tools required to perform the job
• Must be able to pass all required pre-employment screenings, including drug, background, and criminal checks
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to stand, walk, kneel, bend, reach, crawl, and sit for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and assist others with heavier components
• Ability to work in dusty and greasy conditions, moderate noise levels, and hot or cold temperatures
• Ability to follow all required safety procedures and work practices
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends, and holidays when required

An Equal Opportunity Employer