DST Truck Mechanic Trainee (Sioux City, IA L.H. Garage)

Tyson•Sioux City, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves working cross-functionally within a garage environment, focusing on truck preventive maintenance and repairs. The trainee will learn to perform routine maintenance, diagnose and repair mechanical or electrical failures, and utilize diagnostic programs for truck engines and systems. The position also includes opportunities to learn minor structural welding and cutting tasks. Effective communication with transportation personnel, including managers, drivers, and clerks, is essential. The role requires the ability to read and interpret instructions, manuals, and schematics, along with basic math and computer skills for documentation and work order processing. Service calls at remote locations may be required, necessitating a valid driver's license.

Requirements

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.
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.
Willing and able to meet the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must pass MVR check.
Must be able and willing to provide their own tools by the end of 90-day probation period.

Nice To Haves

Basic computer skills will be necessary to document information, process daily work orders, and complete required documentation.
Ability to safely apply knowledge and troubleshooting skills to all assigned equipment.
Ability to effectively communicate with all transportation personnel including managers, drivers, and clerks.
Must be able to read and interpret instructions, manuals, and schematics.
Along with basic math skills is necessary to perform these tasks at a satisfactory level.

Responsibilities

Performing routine preventive maintenance repairs on trucks.
Diagnosing and repairing mechanical or electrical failures.
Diagnosing and repairing truck engines and systems using 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.
Utilizing basic math skills to perform tasks at a satisfactory level.
Using basic computer skills to document information, process daily work orders, and complete required documentation.
Performing service calls on equipment at remote locations.
Advancing to ME02 within 12 months of hire date.
Showing proficiency in standard preventive maintenance (PM1’s, PM2’s for trucks or trailers depending on mechanic classification).
Obtaining Brake Inspector Certification.
Completing Wheel end class/Certification.
Identifying fault codes.
Showing proficiency with all tasks before advancement, as graded by completing the preventive maintenance process and having work reviewed by Shop Manager, Shop Supervisor, Lead, and two senior technicians.
Providing own tools by the end of the 90-day probation period.