DST Trailer Mechanic Trainee (Russellville, L.H. Garage)

Tyson Foods•Russellville, AR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The DST Trailer Mechanic Trainee will work cross-functionally across multiple areas of the garage. Responsibilities include performing routine preventive maintenance repairs on trucks, and addressing emergency mechanical or electrical failures. The role requires the ability to diagnose and repair truck engines and systems using diagnostic programs, and perform minor structural welding and cutting tasks. The trainee must be able to safely apply knowledge and troubleshooting skills to all assigned equipment and communicate effectively with transportation personnel, including managers, drivers, and clerks. Reading and interpreting instructions, manuals, and schematics is necessary, along with basic math skills. Basic computer skills are required for documenting information, processing daily work orders, and completing required documentation. The truck tech may be required to perform service calls at remote locations, necessitating a current valid driver’s license.

Requirements

3 months experience preferred, but not required
Must be able to advance to ME02 within 12 months of hire date.
Show proficiency on standard preventive maintenance (PM1’s, PM2’s for trucks or trailers depending on mechanic classification).
Brake Inspector Certification
Wheel end class/certification
Basic Electrical knowledge
Ability to identify fault codes
Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Must pass MVR check.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Must not have any DUI/DWI convictions within the last 12 months.
Must have 3 months of employment in the last 6 months with a single company.
Prior Tyson Team members are eligible for rehire after completing a 180-day waiting period.
Prior Tyson Team members cannot have worked 3 times or more for Tyson Foods.

Nice To Haves

3 months experience preferred

Responsibilities

Performing routine preventive maintenance repairs on trucks.
Performing emergency mechanical or electrical failures.
Diagnosing and repairing truck engines and systems with diagnostic programs.
Performing minor structural welding and cutting tasks.
Safely applying knowledge and troubleshooting skills to all assigned equipment.
Effectively communicating with all transportation personnel including managers, drivers, and clerks.
Reading and interpreting instructions, manuals, and schematics.
Performing basic math calculations.
Using basic computer skills to document information, process daily work orders, and complete required documentation.
Performing service calls on equipment at remote locations.