Mechanic - Garage/Diesel - Nights

Smithfield Foods•Rocky Mount, NC

About The Position

Provides day-to-day maintenance and repairs to keep the company fleet operating safely and at the lowest cost. Maintains company-owned light, medium, and heavy vehicles and trailers by reviewing shop orders and DVIR reports or listening to operators describe problems. Repairs mechanical failures by removing, replacing, assembling, and installing parts and components in areas including sheet metal, frames, suspensions, electrical, ignition, fuel, steering, hydraulic, and braking systems; heating and air-conditioning units; axles, hubs, tires, wheels; and coupling units. Compensation is $24.65 or based on experience and knowledge. The mechanic performs vehicle diagnostics, repairs, preventive maintenance, and DOT inspections; documents time and parts; supports other mechanics; and follows company safety, environmental, and operational policies and procedures. The role requires supplying hand tools and may involve occasional weekend work and on-call emergency response.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of related experience and/or training in industrial mechanical maintenance or a food manufacturing environment, or 4 years of direct diesel mechanic experience.
Advanced knowledge of vehicle electrical systems and diesel engine mechanisms.
Ability to run vehicle diagnostic tests, test-drive vehicles to assess performance, and maintain detailed service records.
Proficiency with diesel engine diagnostic software.
Ability to perform hard physical labor.
Strong commitment to teamwork and ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
Basic computer skills.
Appropriate inventory of hand tools.
Ability to operate hoisting and jacking equipment.
Willingness to work occasional weekends as needed.
Ability to be on call for emergencies, including power outages or personnel shortages.
Ability to be respectful, approachable, and team-oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
Ability to lift 100 pounds and lift 50 pounds on a limited basis.
Ability to frequently climb over and under vehicles and walk and stand on concrete for 9 to 12 hours per day.
Ability to walk an average of 2 to 4 miles per day, occasionally up to 5 or 6 miles.
Ability to occasionally work about two feet above the floor in a leaned-over or squatted position.
Ability to work amid loud noise and fumes, around heavy and moving machinery, and with hand tools.
Ability to work outdoors in extreme all-weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Vocational diploma, technical diploma, or associate degree from a technical maintenance or vocational school.
CDL-A.
Welding experience.

Responsibilities

Perform repair and maintenance work productively, efficiently, and safely.
Notify the lead technician when an assignment is complete and another assignment is needed.
Identify and report necessary repairs that were not previously assigned.
Provide the lead technician with a list of required parts.
Record time spent and parts used on the appropriate forms.
Maintain clean and orderly tools, equipment, and facilities as part of the safety awareness program.
Follow company policies and procedures.
Diagnose problems and test repairs.
Assist and train other mechanics as required.
Diagnose and repair mechanical systems incorporated in truck chassis.
Remove and replace vehicle components.
Provide the hand tools needed to perform assigned repairs safely and efficiently.
Perform all aspects of Class II Vehicle Technician work.
Perform all phases of preventive maintenance and conduct DOT inspections.
Comply with applicable environmental laws and procedures, including company EMS, SIPS, and BMS policies and procedures.
Report environmental issues immediately to a supervisor.
Understand the company emergency notification process and how it applies to the worksite.
Understand and comply with all job safety requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.