Garage Technician Level I

Primary Purpose:

Safe and efficient repair and maintenance on company fleet of storage and over the road trailers

Supervision:

• Reports to DTI Leadership
• Executes work under direction or established procedures 90% of the time.
• Works independently setting work schedule priorities 10% of the time.
• Does not supervise others.

Essential Duties:

• Maintain proficiency in the diagnosis and repair of company fleet of trailers.
• Maintain proficiency in all aspects of preventative maintenance procedures on company fleet of trailers.
• Tests, repairs, and/or replaces electrical and lighting components per established procedures.
• Diagnose, repair, and overhaul brake systems per established guidelines.
• Ability to professionally interact with customers, vendors, and other employees regarding equipment repairs and other shop business.
• Completes required paperwork including equipment write-ups, work orders on a daily basis.
• Assists in the compiling and maintaining all documents necessary to comply with the requirements of local, state, and federal regulatory agencies.
• Applies lean tools and thinking to identify and eliminate waste
• Follows and applies standard work and work instructions

Occasional Work Performed:

• Temporary assignments in other areas of the garage as needed.

Safety Responsibility:

Assumes responsibility for the workplace safety of self and co-workers, and for the safety conditions of the work location.

Working Conditions:

• Minimal overtime may be required to fulfill responsibilities. No overnight travel expected.
• Extensive standing and/or walking on concrete asphalt in outdoor environment.
• Temperature extremes (Winter Summer working conditions) working in both indoor and outdoor weather conditions as required for maintaining trailers and associated equipment.

Requirements:

*High school diploma or general equivalency degree required.

*Previous experience performing semi-trailer repairs, 2 years preferred.  

*Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) preferred, 

*Be able to read/comprehend service information.  

*Must meet D.O.T. safety-sensitive position requirements.  

*Good attitude toward work place and fellow employees.  

*Demonstrated aptitude in PC / laptop computer skills.  

*Excellent verbal, written communication skills including excellent organizational skills.  

*Ability to effectively communicate and interact with diverse group of personnel and    function as a team player.  

*Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.  

WHO WE ARE 

Dot Foods makes products more accessible and affordable to the food industry. We add efficiency to the supply chain and build strong partnerships with distributors, suppliers, and operators. Our company was created on a foundation of respect and dependability. People who are open to input, ask questions, embrace diversity, and seek innovative solutions thrive here.

WHAT DOT CAN OFFER YOU

As a family-owned and -operated company since 1960, Dot Foods has created a strong family culture. We make everyone feel included and respected. In addition to an inclusive working environment, we will provide you with:

• Competitive compensation package, including bonuses for successful performance
• Extensive benefits including medical, dental, 401k, and profit-sharing
• Significant advancement opportunities

Safety: This position assumes responsibility for the workplace safety of self and co-workers, and for the safety conditions of the work locations, exercise and promotes safe behaviors and show unyielding support of programs, rules and policies regarding safety.

EOE/AA Employer: Dot believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities. Dot will not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status or other basic classes protected by applicable federal or state law provided they are qualified for employment or for existing positions.