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Heavy Truck/Tractor Mechanic

South Mountain Creamery, Inc. • Knoxville, MD 21758 • Posted 11 days ago via ZipRecruiter

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South Mountain Creamery, a family-owned dairy farm and home delivery service based in Middletown, Maryland, is seeking a Heavy Truck/Tractor Mechanic to maintain and repair their fleet of trucks, tractors, and heavy equipment. The role involves performing preventative maintenance, timely repairs, and occasional field work. This full-time position is based in Knoxville, MD.

Responsibilities

  • Perform routine maintenance on all equipment used on the farm
  • Repair equipment as necessary, both in the shop or in the field
  • Establish and implement a preventative maintenance program for all equipment
  • Perform annual DOT inspections of heavy-duty trucks and trailers
  • Maintain the shop in an orderly manner
  • Maintain common parts and hardware inventory

Qualifications

Required

  • Mechanical proficiency
  • Technical aptitude
  • Troubleshooting abilities
  • Ability to troubleshoot and repair heavy-duty trucks, tractors, and heavy equipment
  • Reliability
  • Ability to safely operate trucks and equipment for diagnostics and testing purposes
  • A self-starter that can work independently as well as work with a team
  • At least 2 years of experience as a mechanic or similar role
  • Ability to use various tools and equipment safely and effectively
  • Ability to work in various weather conditions and environments
  • Valid driver's license and clean driving record

Preferred

  • Class A CDL or the ability to obtain license within two years
  • Farm or heavy equipment operating experience
  • Basic welding experience

Full Job Description

Job Description

Job Description
Heavy Truck/Tractor Mechanic - South Mountain Creamery
Join our team and help us keep our equipment running smoothlyOverview
  • South Mountain Creamery is a family-owned dairy farm and home delivery service based in Middletown, Maryland
  • We are looking for a mechanic to maintain and repair our fleet of trucks, tractors, and heavy equipment
  • You will be responsible for performing the preventative maintenance and timely repairs of our equipment
  • You will work closely with our farm crew to schedule maintenance and perform repairs
  • Opportunity to perform occasional field work as needed
  • Full Time – This position is based in Knoxville, MD
Responsibilities
  • Perform routine maintenance on all equipment used on the farm
  • Repair equipment as necessary
    • In the shop or in the field
  • Establish and implement a preventative maintenance program for all equipment
  • Perform annual DOT inspections of heavy-duty trucks and trailers
  • Maintain the shop in an orderly manor
  • Maintain common parts and hardware inventory
Required Qualifications
  • Mechanical Proficiency
  • Technical Aptitude
  • Troubleshooting abilities
    • Must be able to troubleshoot and repair heavy-duty trucks, tractors, and heavy equipment
  • Reliability
  • Ability to safely operate trucks and equipment for diagnostics and testing purposes
  • A self-starter that can work independently as well as work with a team
  • At least 2 years of experience as a mechanic or similar role
  • Ability to use various tools and equipment safely and effectively
  • Ability to work in various weather conditions and environments
  • Valid driver's license and clean driving record
Preferred Qualifications
  • Class A CDL or the ability to obtain license within two years
  • Farm or heavy equipment operating experience
  • Basic welding experience

Benefits:
  • Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
  • 401K Match
  • Paid Time Off
  • Company Funded Lift Insurance
  • Paid Holidays

Pay Based on Experience:

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