Mechanic Maintenance 1st Shift Cullman Truck Shop

Tyson Foods•Cullman, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Primary Purpose of this job is to maintain all tractors, trailers, and live production equipment in operating condition which requires being able to diagnose issues, adjust, repair, and perform routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment while complying with Department of Transportation rules and regulations, maintaining a safe work environment, and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures. In addition, this position will be responsible for shuttling tractor/trailers to other locations.

Requirements

Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation
Must have Diesel Mechanic experience.
Must meet all DOT and Tyson Fleet Safety Driver Qualifications to be approved to drive Tyson fleet vehicles of any kind.
Must have basic tools.
Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to understand written and verbal instructions, shop manuals and other written documents.
Must have basic computer skills required for data input.
Must have experience working with power hand tools, welder, cutting tools, test equipment, forklift, hand tools, hydraulic press, lift equipment, ladder, hydraulic hose crimper, drill press, torque wrenches up to 600 ft/lbs., and any other equipment required to maintain and repair diesel trucks, trailers, and live production equipment.
Must be able to work as part of a team.
Must be willing to work weekends and holidays if necessary.
Must have 6 months of Diesel Mechanic experience or can be a graduate of a Diesel Mechanic training program. Experience must be documented on application or resume. (Experience can be a combination of employers as long as experience is at least a total of 6 months)
Must have 6 months of continuous work history with one employer within the last 24 months regardless of whether job preformed was for a (Diesel) mechanic position or not.
Rehire criteria is a minimum waiting period of 180 days.
Rehire Rule of no more than 3 times worked at Tyson Foods.

Responsibilities

Maintain, diagnose, repair any equipment necessary to assure continuous operations with supervision.
Maintain any support equipment, change trailer and tractor tires, and help in layout and install new and rebuilt parts on equipment with supervision.
Assemble or reassemble complex equipment that requires maintenance knowledge with supervision.
Maintain clean work area as well as other shop areas.
Wear proper PPE.
Follow proper safety practices and procedures.
Stand, walk, bend, stoop, lift, climb and lie on back.
Lift up to 100 pounds with assistance.
Tolerate temperatures and conditions ranging from cold and damp to hot and humid.
Perform all other duties assigned by supervisor.