Fleet Mechanic

Company Details

Darling Ingredients repurposes and recycles materials from the animal agriculture and food industries – transforming them into essential ingredients that feed animals, fertilize crops, fuel planes, and nourish people. We are the number one publicly traded company of our kind, operating a global family of brands and businesses that span more than 260 facilities in over 15 countries. Our unique scale allows us to make entire industries less wasteful and more sustainable, helping move the world toward a more circular economy.

Darling Ingredients offers full‑time employees a full suite of benefits, including 401(k), health, dental and vision insurance, and paid time off.

The Mechanic is responsible for keeping all vehicles in the fleet roadworthy and ready for service when needed.

• Performs all preventive maintenance and repair work necessary on fleet vehicles.
• Reviews driver vehicle inspection reports.
• Responsible for being familiar with and observing all company safety rules and regulations; recognizes that safety is top company priority; attends regularly scheduled safety meetings.
• Needs to have good understanding of hydraulic systems.
• Needs basic welding knowledge.
• Sweeps, cleans, and organizes shop using 5S principles.
• May be required to answer roadside calls for disabled vehicles.
• All other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or GED.
• One year or more of previous mechanic experience, including operating forklifts or material lifts.
• Must have own tools.

• Class A CDL is a plus.
• Welding/metal fabrication experience or technical schooling.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical wiring.
• Detail‑oriented, self‑motivated.

The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Darling Ingredients.

Darling Ingredients is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military service, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local law. Know Your Rights:
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