Truck Mechanic D shift (Springdale, L.H.Garage)
About The Position
Truck preventive maintenance technicians will work cross-functionally across multiple areas of the garage. Responsibilities include but are not limited to performing routine preventive maintenance repairs on trucks, and addressing mechanical or electrical failures. The role requires the ability to diagnose and repair truck engines and systems using diagnostic programs. Additionally, the technician will perform minor structural welding and cutting tasks. A key aspect of the job is the ability to safely apply knowledge and troubleshooting skills to all assigned equipment and to effectively communicate with all transportation personnel, including managers, drivers, and clerks. The technician must be able to read and interpret instructions, manuals, and schematics. Basic math and computer skills are necessary for performing tasks, documenting information, processing daily work orders, and completing required documentation. Truck technicians may be required to perform service calls on equipment at remote locations, and a current valid driver's license is required. Upon hire, team members will be required to advance to ME02 within 12 months of hire date. Failure to obtain this advancement will result in the team member being considered unable to meet job requirements. Team members will be required to show proficiency in standard preventive maintenance (PM1’s, PM2’s for trucks or trailers depending on mechanic classification), Brake Inspector Certification, Wheel end class/Certification, Basic Electrical, and Identify fault codes before advancement. This proficiency will be assessed by completing the preventive maintenance process, with work reviewed by the Shop Manager, Shop Supervisor, Lead, and two senior technicians. The Shop Manager/Supervisor will provide the official sign-off. The technician must be able and willing to provide their own tools by the end of the 90-day probation period.
Requirements
- 3 months of employment in the last 6 months with a single company
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Must have a current valid driver's license
- Must not have any DUI/DWI convictions within the last 12 months
- Ability to read and interpret instructions, manuals, and schematics
- Basic math skills
- Basic computer skills
- Willing and able to meet the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
- Must pass MVR check
Nice To Haves
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Performing routine preventive maintenance repairs on trucks
- Addressing 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
- Performing basic math and computer skills for documentation, work orders, and 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
- Obtaining Wheel end class/Certification
- Demonstrating Basic Electrical skills
- Identifying fault codes
- Providing own tools by the end of the 90-day probation period
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 401(k) plans
- Affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
