Buffalo
Job Description Join a team that nourishes life from farm to table! Upstate Niagara Cooperative, proudly owned by 200+ local family farms, is one of America’s largest and most stable dairy cooperatives. Guided by farmer- and employee-led values, we process and market high-quality milk, yogurt, dips, sour cream, cottage cheese, and more under our trusted brands: Upstate Farms®, Bison®, Milk for Life®, and Intense Milk®. Here, you’ll support sustainable farming, strong communities, and the mission to deliver fresh, local dairy to families every day. SUMMARY: Repairs and overhauls automobiles, trucks, tractors, trailers, dollies, refrigeration units, power jacks, tow motors, handcarts and other automotive vehicles by performing the following duties: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. • Discusses with delivery drivers and/or fleet manager regarding the nature and extent of malfunction or damage. Prepares and completes a work/repair order along with other forms and paperwork as needed., • Performs all repairs and/or maintenance required utilizing the latest tools and diagnostic equipment available., • Signs-off on the “Driver Vehicle Inspection Report” (DVIR) when work is completed. Attaches work/repair order to DVIR for filing and signs DVIR Book indicating repair is completed., • Works with hydraulic jacks, hoists and other power tools necessary to complete job in a safe and efficient manner., • Services engines, transmissions, differential and refrigeration units after proper diagnosis is performed., • Disassembles and inspects equipment for wear or malfunction after proper diagnosis is performed., • Repairs and/or replaces parts such as pistons, rods, gears, valves, bearings and other parts as needed after proper diagnosis is performed., • Replaces turbos, blowers, alternators, starters, pumps, clutches, differentials, transmissions, compressors and other components as required., • Rewires any electrical part, component or part as required., • Replaces and adjusts brakes and brake components, repairs and replaces front and or rear suspension components as required., • Performs Preventative Maintenance (PM’s) on equipment per Company guidelines. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or one to three months related experience, training or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be a minimum of 18 years of age. LANGUAGE SKILLS: • Ability to read and interpret documents such as: work orders, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals., • Ability to write out routine reports and correspondence. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. REASONING ABILITY: • While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms above shoulder level, climb, balance, stoop, knee, crouch, crawl, talk, see, smell and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk., • The employee must regularly lift and/or move 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and with assistance of other mechanical equipment, may have to occasionally lift and/or move in excess of 100 pounds WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. • While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical equipment. The employee often works in high precarious places and in outside weather conditions. Is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and cleaning chemicals. Personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn per Company guidelines., • Must be available for all shifts (1st,2nd,3rd) along with weekends and holidays., • Working safely, following all Company policies and complying with all Federal, State and County regulations is a condition of employment. Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.