Truck Mechanic D shift LH Garage (Springdale,)

Tyson•Springdale, AR

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Truck Mechanic works in the Springdale L.H. Garage and performs preventive maintenance and repairs on trucks and related systems. The role requires diagnosing mechanical and electrical failures using diagnostic programs, carrying out minor structural welding and cutting, and safely troubleshooting assigned equipment. Mechanics communicate with transportation personnel, read and interpret instructions, manuals, and schematics, use basic math and computer skills, and document work orders and other required information. Service calls at remote locations may be required. A valid driver’s license is required. Team members must advance to ME02 within 12 months of hire and demonstrate proficiency in the specified maintenance, inspection, electrical, and diagnostic tasks. Candidates 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 listed pay rate is $24.60 per hour. The successful candidate must be able to meet the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must have a current, valid driver’s license and pass an MVR check.
Must not have any DUI/DWI convictions within the last 12 months.
Must have 3 months of employment in the last 6 months with a single company.
Must advance to ME02 within 12 months of hire; failure to do so means the team member is considered unable to meet job requirements.
Must demonstrate proficiency in standard preventive maintenance (PM1s and PM2s for trucks or trailers, depending on mechanic classification), brake inspection, wheel-end work, basic electrical work, and identifying fault codes.
Proficiency must be demonstrated through the preventive maintenance process and work review by the Shop Manager, Shop Supervisor, Lead, and two senior technicians, with official sign-off by the Shop Manager or Supervisor.
Must be able and willing to provide their own tools by the end of the 90-day probation period.
Must be willing and able to meet the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Prior Tyson team members are eligible for rehire after a 180-day waiting period and cannot have worked for Tyson Foods three times or more.

Responsibilities

Perform routine preventive maintenance and repairs on trucks.
Diagnose and repair truck engines and systems using diagnostic programs.
Address mechanical or electrical failures.
Perform minor structural welding and cutting tasks.
Safely apply troubleshooting skills and technical 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.
Perform service calls on equipment at remote locations when required.
Demonstrate proficiency in preventive maintenance, brake inspection, wheel-end work, basic electrical tasks, and identifying fault codes.