22.00-28.00 per hour Competitive Pay Based on Experience | Sleepy Eye, MN, USA | Hourly | Feed - NPC | Full Time Christensen Farms is one of the largest, family-owned pork producers in the United States, marketing approximately 3 million hogs per year. Headquartered in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, the company operates throughout the Midwest with facilities in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois and South Dakota. Christensen Farms owns four feed mills, manages 145,000 sows on 44 farms, and oversees more than 350 nurseries and grow-finish sites. The company employees nearly 1,000 people and maintains 1,500 contract partnerships. From Our Manager "This position is a great opportunity to grow in your maintenance tech career in an organization that believes in growing its employees and promoting from within. You'll get hands-on growth opportunities to work on a variety of heavy equipment in a large fleet of trailers and trucks. We'll support you in your job-related training and your CDL/DOT certifications. Position Overview & Responsibilities: The position of Maintenance Technician has immediate responsibility for the service, maintenance and upkeep of Company Commercial Fleet Vehicles and Equipment. This position must maintain complete timely and accurate records on all maintenance performed. What You Will Do:
Diagnose any mechanical, electrical, or other breakdown or failure of a motor vehicle or related equipment.
Troubleshoot and perform failure analysis of the component parts and systems on the truck-tractor, or the component parts and systems of a cargo tank (feed) semi-trailers.
Inspect, repair, and perform routine maintenance on Company vehicle fleet, including component parts.
Make proper use of both power and hand tools to repair or replace defective components of Company fleet and other equipment.
When applicable, use welding skills and knowledge of metals to complete vehicle repairs.
Prepare and maintain maintenance records in accordance with Company policies, and state and federal regulations.
Make entries on reports and record entries on maintenance records and fleet data records to ensure compliance with regulations.
Read reports, technical manuals, and other documents to keep abreast of changes in company fleet, including all component parts.
Provide a safe work environment for coworkers at all times.
Assure that the cargo tank entry procedures are followed at all times.
Test drive trucks to diagnose malfunctions or to ensure that they are working properly
Must be able to follow diagnostic trouble charts, hydraulic schematics, use standard automotive tools, electronic diagnostic equipment, hydraulic pressure gauges, and flow meters.
Mechanics must utilize a computer to input work orders, time and related computer tasks.
Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and machinery.
Maintain stock shop supply inventories, placing orders and verifying receipt of orders.
Perform other duties as required or designated by supervisor.
What You Bring To Us
Education: High school diploma required; some college preferred.
3 or more years of heavy-duty vehicle maintenance knowledge required BUT which could include time in trade school for entry-level applicants.
Computer skills: fleet maintenance tracking database entry (Plus: parts inventory and hours tracking experience).
Detail-oriented and self-motivated to ensure a productive and, most importantly, safe workplace.
Pluses: Welding and/or Diesel experience.
The employee must have experience with Heavy Duty commercial vehicles.
Candidate must possess a DOT-certification OR have the willingness to obtain DOT certification upon hire to perform commercial DOT inspections of equipment.
Class A CDL (Commercial Driver's License) required. Candidates without a CDL may apply but must demonstrate a willingness to obtain a CDL if offered the position. CDL training assistance would be provided.
What We Offer You
No Tools Required-we provide shared tool access for our maintenance techs!
We pay for your CDL and DOT if needed!
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, a flexible spending account (FSA), life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, paid time off bank, an employee assistance program (EAP), and more.
Be part of an organization that gives back to the community in many ways-including feed programs that support local farms, food shelf programs, support for veterans, agriculture education and promotion, FFA/4H support, charitable contributions, etc.
A company that has a passionate purpose for food safety, animal welfare, and for living its core values every dayrespect, integrity, excellence, adaptability, and innovation.
A culture that fosters employee growth, promotion from within, and a highly team-oriented workplace environment.
Reports to:
Truck Shop Manager