Are you a skilled mechanic? Experience a more stable career with consistent hours, steady paycheck (paid weekly) and a unique first-class, private fleet owned by an essential manufacturer.

Darling Ingredients is looking for a Fleet / Vehicle Maintenance Mechanic to join our Linville, VA team.

This position will be scheduled to work Monday – Friday plus the occasional Saturday, from 3:30pm – 11:00pm.

As a member of the team, you can expect:

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Great Benefits – medical, dental, vision, profit sharing, paid time off
• $500-$1000 annual contribution towards healthcare savings account
• Guaranteed contribution to your 401(k) account
• Variety – Work on different trucks every day, and never have a dull moment!
• Advancement opportunities – We are always looking for key players motivated to move up into higher level roles

Job Summary:

Repairs company fleet to meet DOT standards and to be dependable on public highways. Performs preventive maintenance service on company fleet to minimize down time and make modifications to company fleet as directed by management and according to company and manufacturers’ specifications and guidelines to meet employer’s needs. Maintain records on the Company’s mechanic’s console in SAP system.

Qualified candidates will have:

• Minimum of 3 years relevant mechanical experience.
• Possess strong mechanical abilities relative to fleet.
• Knowledge of metal fabrication, cutting and welding.
• Own tools.
• High competence on all truck/trailer systems.

In this critical role, you will be:

• Perform scheduled service on all vehicles.
• Perform inspections.
• Perform major repairs to equipment, including engine, rear end, clutch, brake overhauls, transmission, and hydraulic system overhauls.
• Perform minor repairs to equipment, including but not limited to cutting, welding, changing tires, and replacing lights.
• Perform electrical system repairs on vehicles.
• Maintain clean and organized work area.
• Maintain records of repairs and enter into SAP system for tracking.
• Expected to perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

• Stooping, bending, and squatting
• Climb ladders and work at heights up to 20 feet using all proper PPE
• Climb stairs frequently
• Lift weight up to 50 pounds

Working Environment:

• Typical truck shop environment, noise level can be high, indoor/outdoor environment. Must be willing to work all shifts including over-time and weekends as needed.

About the Company: We began as a family business in 1882 and have continued to grow into the world’s leading innovative developer and producer of sustainable organic ingredients for a growing population. Headquartered in Irving, TX with regional offices in Cold Spring, KY and Des Moines, IA as well as production facilities across the U.S., we have over 10,000 employees across the globe. We repurpose and reuse rather than discarding what others might consider waste. We capture valuable ingredients and nutrients to help maximize what nature has to offer, providing components for a wide range of products that include pet food, fertilizer, and biofuel. Giving nature a second life is our second nature.

Our greatest assets are our employees. Our inclusive global workforce and their wide variety of skills, abilities, experiences, and perspectives have been critical in helping us consistently deliver best-in-class results around the world. In order to attract and retain employees who share our values of integrity, transparency, and entrepreneurship, we offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, stability, and opportunities for career growth.

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