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.

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Qualifications

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

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Fleet Mechanic