Fleet Mechanic III or IV (La Crosse, WI)

Fleet MechanicUnion Hourly Wage Range: $46.26 - $51.40

PURPOSE: Perform repairs, maintenance, and customization of Dairyland’s fleet (cars, trucks, trailers, track vehicles, ATV’s, groundskeeping equipment, and heavy hydraulic equipment) in a safe and efficient manner.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Perform all duties outline in the job description for Fleet Mechanic II

• Lead pre-job briefing or crew safety meeting

• Operate CDL vehicles

• Complete Hydraulic repairs per OEM recommended protocols and diagnostics

• Perform Electrical repairs and diagnostics

• Work independently without supervision

• Advanced utilization of scanning equipment Attend vendor/manufacturer technical training

• Perform DOT inspections (after one year of experience) – MN certification if required

• Perform intermediate welding and fabrication

• Assist with service calls Complete truck body mounting

• Complete vehicle intake preparation Complete vehicle retirement

• Proficient operation vehicle radio

• Order parts

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience: High School Diploma or GED.  Associate or technical degree in vehicle mechanic program or other mechanical skilled program or equivalent experience. Previous mechanical maintenance experience is preferred.

Skills: Good verbal and written communication skills are required to effectively communicate and interact with co-workers and vendors. Basic computer skills needed. General safety awareness.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Class A CDL Driver’s License without restrictions

• Valid Driver’s License

• First Aid and CPR certification within one (1) year

• Refrigerant Recycling Certification per Wisconsin Admin. Code 136.09

• Forklift Operator Training Course

Physical Demands:  Sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, crouching/stooping, squatting, crawling, twisting upper body, bending, reaching/stretching required to inventory, arrange, and clean parts, pushing/pulling, lifting (weights up to 100 lbs.). Access remote field locations to inspect vehicles.  Work in/around/under vehicle/equipment. Will also test for color blindness.

Environmental Demands: Works mostly indoors, occasionally outdoors in extreme cold or heat. Work around mechanical, electrical, fume/odor, dust, chemical and natural hazards. Work in a high noise environment.    Ability to work in confined spaces.

Other Job Characteristics: Successfully complete medical physical (drug screen, audiogram, heavy work endurance, and pulmonary function). Must complete “Driver’s” Application. Ten-(10) year employment history verification is required per 49CFR391 Qualifications of Drivers – Federal Motor Carrier’s Safety Regulations.  Subject to on-call duties. Some overnight travel.