Truck Mechanic D shift (Springdale, L.H.Garage)

Tyson•Springdale, AR

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Truck Mechanic performs preventive maintenance and repairs on trucks and trailers, including diagnosing and repairing engine and system problems using diagnostic programs. The role may involve mechanical or electrical troubleshooting, minor structural welding and cutting, and service calls at remote locations. The mechanic documents work, processes daily work orders, and completes required documentation using basic computer skills. The role requires effective communication with transportation personnel and the ability to read and interpret instructions, manuals, and schematics. Basic math skills are also necessary. Within 12 months of hire, team members must advance to ME02. Before advancement, they must demonstrate proficiency in standard preventive maintenance (PM1s and PM2s for trucks or trailers, depending on classification), brake inspection, wheel-end class/certification, basic electrical work, and identifying fault codes. Proficiency is evaluated through the preventive maintenance process and review by the Shop Manager, Shop Supervisor, Lead, and two senior technicians; the Shop Manager or Supervisor provides official sign-off. Team members must be able and willing to provide their own tools by the end of the 90-day probation period. The position pays $24.60 per hour and follows the D shift schedule: Wednesday from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. and Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Relocation assistance is not available. Candidates must be at least 18, hold a valid driver’s license, pass an MVR check, and have no DUI/DWI convictions within the last 12 months. Applicants must have at least three months of employment with a single company in the last six months. Former Tyson team members may be rehired after a 180-day waiting period and cannot have worked for Tyson Foods three or more times. Physical requirements must be met with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age.
Current, valid driver’s license.
Pass an MVR check.
No DUI/DWI convictions within the last 12 months.
At least three months of employment with a single company in the last six months.
Former Tyson team members must complete a 180-day waiting period before rehire and cannot have worked for Tyson Foods three or more times.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to read and interpret instructions, manuals, and schematics.
Basic math and computer skills.
Ability and willingness to provide own tools by the end of the 90-day probation period.
Must advance to ME02 within 12 months of hire and demonstrate required task proficiency.

Responsibilities

Perform routine preventive maintenance and repairs on trucks and trailers.
Diagnose and repair truck engines and systems using diagnostic programs.
Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical failures.
Perform minor structural welding and cutting tasks.
Apply troubleshooting skills safely to assigned equipment.
Communicate effectively with transportation personnel, including managers, drivers, and clerks.
Read and interpret instructions, manuals, and schematics; use basic math skills to complete work.
Use basic computer skills to document information, process daily work orders, and complete required documentation.
Perform service calls on equipment at remote locations when required.
Demonstrate proficiency in required preventive maintenance, brake inspection, wheel-end, basic electrical, and fault-code tasks before advancement to ME02.
Provide own tools by the end of the 90-day probation period.