Truck Mechanic D shift LH Garage (Springdale,)

Tyson Foods•Springdale, AR

About The Position

The Truck Mechanic works across multiple areas of the Springdale L.H. Garage, performing routine preventive maintenance and repairing mechanical or electrical failures on trucks. The role involves diagnosing and repairing truck engines and systems using diagnostic programs, carrying out minor structural welding and cutting, and safely troubleshooting assigned equipment. Mechanics communicate with transportation personnel, including managers, drivers, and clerks, and may make service calls to equipment at remote locations. The mechanic must demonstrate proficiency in standard preventive maintenance, brake inspection, wheel-end work, basic electrical work, and identifying fault codes. Team members are required to advance to ME02 within 12 months of hire. Proficiency is evaluated through completion and review of the preventive maintenance process by the Shop Manager, Shop Supervisor, Lead, and two senior technicians, with official sign-off by the Shop Manager or Supervisor. The employee must provide their own tools by the end of the 90-day probation period. The D shift schedule is Wednesday from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. and Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. The stated hourly rate is $24.60. Relocation assistance is not available. Candidates must meet the stated employment-history and driving requirements and be able to perform the job’s physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

At least 3 months of employment within the last 6 months with a single company.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must have a valid driver's license and pass an MVR check.
Must not have any DUI/DWI convictions within the last 12 months.
Must be able and willing to meet the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must be able to read and interpret instructions, manuals, and schematics and have basic math skills.
Basic computer skills are required.
Must be able and willing to provide their own tools by the end of the 90-day probation period.
Must advance to ME02 within 12 months of hire and demonstrate proficiency in the stated maintenance and inspection tasks.
Prior Tyson team members are eligible for rehire after a 180-day waiting period and cannot have worked for Tyson Foods three or more times.

Responsibilities

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