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Truck Maintenance Mechanic - Orland, IN - Orland Indiana
Company: Pine Manor Inc
Location: Orland, Indiana
Posted On: 04/20/2024
With roots in northeast Indiana, we are a family-owned company that has been raising and processing organic and all-natural chicken with the help of local farm families for over 30 years. We are vertically integrated and oversee every process within the company, from our chicks hatching at our family-owned hatchery, being placed within our community of more than 180 farm families, to owning two feed mills that process our corn and soybean meal mixture. We do our best to source our feed ingredients from local farmers to minimize our carbon footprint. We strive to be a company of dedicated, faithful people who ethically produce naturally grown poultry for consumers who enjoy wholesome, great-tasting food. POSITION SUMMARY Trailer Mechanic to perform a variety of preventative maintenance tasks on our trucking fleet. While we prefer someone with a certificate or technical training in mechanics and truck repair, we are willing to work with any mechanical professional with knowledge of air brakes, hydraulics, electrical, and ABS brake systems. Welding or fabrication experience is also a plus, as these techniques often come in handy when making repairs on trailers. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Reasonable Accommodations Statement To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential Functions Statement(s) Demonstrate proficient technical knowledge of preventative maintenance, replacement of parts/components, more difficult repairs as it pertains tractor maintenance including but not limited to the fuel system, battery, engine, drive train, onboard computer, transmission, air brake systems, and FHWA Inspections - Demonstrate foundational knowledge of preventative maintenance, replacement of parts/components, and basic repairs as it pertains to trailer maintenance, air brake systems, and FHWA Inspections
- Perform Trailer preventative maintenance, including changing out filters, testing fire alarms and fire extinguishers
- Perform brake system repairs, suspension maintenance and structural damage repairs performing routine maintenance and regulatory compliance
- Perform accurate and complete vehicle inspections
- Perform air brake and wheel end repairs
- Perform floor, roof, door and side panel repairs
- Perform ABS diagnostics and repairs
- Diagnose issues in semi-trucks and tractor-trailers
- Perform preventative maintenance on trailers
- Test equipment and systems for performance
- Perform repairs to brakes and electrical systems
- Replace parts
- Document repairs POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Competency Statement(s)
- Knowledge of air brakes, hydraulics, electrical, and ABS brake systems preferred
- Must own their own hand tools
- Valid driver's license
- Physical strength and stamina
- Welding or fabrication experience (preferred)
- Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures.
- Team Builder - Ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal.
- Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
- Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
- Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
- Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
- Energetic - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.
- Enthusiastic - Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.
- Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
- Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal. SKILLS & ABILITIES Education: High School Diploma or GED Certification preferred Experience:
- 2-3 years' minimum of mechanical experience
- 2-3 years' experience minimum performing repairs on Trailer Bodies
- Experience with Welding, preferably MIG welding
- A safety-conscious work style and a positive attitude
- 2-3 years' experience performing repairs on Trailer Bodies
- Class A CDL is a plusCompensation:$24-25 pay based on experience.Schedule: Monday to Friday with Saturdays100% of our operations are in the surrounding communities of northeast Indiana and southern Michigan. At Miller Poultry, our employees enjoy the following:
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