Mechanic - Des Moines Iowa

Company: Darling International
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Posted On: 04/28/2024

Come join us at Darling Ingredients www.darlingii.com/ -- we repurpose & reuse rather than discarding what others might consider as waste. We capture valuable ingredients and nutrients to help maximize what nature has to offer, providing components for a wide range of products, including pet food, fertilizer and biofuel.
Please check out our story to find out more about all we do at Darling Ingredients!
Job Summary
The Fleet Mechanic / Oil & Lube Technician is responsible for keeping all vehicles in the fleet roadworthy and ready for service when needed.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• Performs all preventive maintenance and repair work necessary on fleet vehicles.
  
• Reviews driver vehicle inspection reports.
  
• Responsible for being familiar with and observing all company safety rules and regulations; recognizes that safety is top company priority; attends regularly scheduled safety meetings.
  
• Need to have good understanding of hydraulic systems.
  
• Sweeps, cleans, organizes shop using 5S principles.
  
• Maybe required to answer roadside calls for disabled vehicles.
  
• All other duties as assigned.
  
  Minimum Qualifications
  
  
  
  • High School diploma or GED.
    
  • 2 years or more of previous mechanic experience or schooling.
    
    Preferred Qualifications
    
    
    
    • Scheduled Shift - 1st with flexible start time
      
    • CDL A or B
      
    • Own tools specialized tools provider
      
    • 1 year welding/metal fabrication.
      
    • 1 year electrical troubleshooting.
      
    • Detail-oriented, self-motivated.
      
    • Excellent work attendance history.
      
      Physical Demands
      
      
      
      • Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
        
      • Frequently required to sit for extended periods.
        
      • Occasionally required to walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch.
        
      • Regularly required reach with hands and arms.
        
        Work Environment
        
        
        
        • Job functions will be carried out in a rendering facility which requires tolerance for wet and/or slippery floors and high heat and cold temperatures.
          
          Darling Ingredients is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or, protected veteran status. Know Your Rights: If you would like more information, please click on the link and paste into your browser: https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal-poster More...

              

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