Diesel Mechanic II GL (NIGHTS)

Simmons Foods•Southwest City, MO

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for maintaining the Company fleet in accordance with established schedules and all government regulations. The role involves performing repairs and ensuring the proper functioning of electric, diesel, and gasoline industrial trucks. The mechanic will diagnose issues, perform overhauls, and conduct necessary adjustments and maintenance. Additionally, the role requires active participation in team activities, adherence to company operating systems, and the ability to perform other duties as necessary to support business objectives.

Requirements

Must have at least 1 year diesel mechanic experience.
Must be able to provide tools.
Must have the ability to make good decisions.
Must have the ability to communicate effectively with others and leadership team.

Nice To Haves

Certification from vo-tech or trade school preferred.

Responsibilities

Repairs and keeps electric, diesel, and gasoline industrial trucks running properly, following manuals, and using hand tools, power tools, and knowledge of electrical, power transmission, brake, and other automotive systems.
Reads job orders and observes and listens to trucks in operation to determine malfunction and to plan work procedures.
Installs new ignition systems, aligns front wheels, changes or recharges batteries, and replaces transmissions and other parts, using hand tools.
Overhauls gas or diesel engines, using mechanic's hand tools, welding equipment, standard charts, and hoists.
Examines protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices on trucks, and makes adjustments, using hand tools.
Lubricates moving parts and drives repaired trucks to verify conformance to specifications.
Participates as a member of the Team, fostering strong cohesiveness and coordinating work to ensure best practices.
Attends appropriate team meetings.
Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues.
Maintains familiarity with Simmons’ established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies) and understands the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas.
Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.