Fleet Mechanic III or IV (La Crosse, WI)

Fleet Mechanic Union Hourly Wage Range: $46.26 - $51.40

PURPOSE : Perform repairs, maintenance, and customization of Dairyland’s fleet (cars, trucks, trailers, track vehicles, ATV’s, groundskeeping equipment, and heavy hydraulic equipment) in a safe and efficient manner.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

• Perform all duties outline in the job description for Fleet Mechanic II

• Lead pre-job briefing or crew safety meeting

• Operate CDL vehicles

• Complete Hydraulic repairs per OEM recommended protocols and diagnostics

• Perform Electrical repairs and diagnostics

• Work independently without supervision

• Advanced utilization of scanning equipment Attend vendor/manufacturer technical training

• Perform DOT inspections (after one year of experience) – MN certification if required

• Perform intermediate welding and fabrication

• Assist with service calls Complete truck body mounting

• Complete vehicle intake preparation Complete vehicle retirement

• Proficient operation vehicle radio

• Order parts

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Education & Experience: High School Diploma or GED. Associate or technical degree in vehicle mechanic program or other mechanical skilled program or equivalent experience. Previous mechanical maintenance experience is preferred.

Skills: Good verbal and written communication skills are required to effectively communicate and interact with co-workers and vendors. Basic computer skills needed. General safety awareness.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Class A CDL Driver’s License without restrictions

• Valid Driver’s License

• First Aid and CPR certification within one (1) year

• Refrigerant Recycling Certification per Wisconsin Admin. Code 136.09

• Forklift Operator Training Course

Physical Demands: Sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, crouching/stooping, squatting, crawling, twisting upper body, bending, reaching/stretching required to inventory, arrange, and clean parts, pushing/pulling, lifting (weights up to 100 lbs.). Access remote field locations to inspect vehicles. Work in/around/under vehicle/equipment. Will also test for color blindness.

Environmental Demands: Works mostly indoors, occasionally outdoors in extreme cold or heat. Work around mechanical, electrical, fume/odor, dust, chemical and natural hazards. Work in a high noise environment. Ability to work in confined spaces.

Other Job Characteristics: Successfully complete medical physical (drug screen, audiogram, heavy work endurance, and pulmonary function). Must complete “Driver’s” Application. Ten-(10) year employment history verification is required per 49CFR391 Qualifications of Drivers – Federal Motor Carrier’s Safety Regulations. Subject to on-call duties. Some overnight travel.

With headquarters in La Crosse, Wis., Dairyland is a generation and transmission cooperative that provides wholesale energy for 24 electric distribution cooperatives and 17 municipal utilities in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and Illinois.

At Dairyland, we know that happy employees are the backbone of any good organization. By offering an excellent compensation and benefits package, opportunities for career growth and a supportive environment, Dairyland helps ensure a quality business and premier workplace.

Dairyland Power Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.