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

Tyson Foods•Springdale, AR

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Truck Mechanic performs preventive maintenance and repairs on trucks, including diagnosing and repairing mechanical or electrical failures. The role uses diagnostic programs to troubleshoot truck engines and systems and may include minor structural welding and cutting. The mechanic must safely troubleshoot assigned equipment, communicate effectively with transportation personnel, read instructions, manuals, and schematics, use basic math and computer skills, and document work orders and required information. Service calls at remote locations may be required. Upon hire, team members must advance to ME02 within 12 months. They must demonstrate proficiency in standard preventive maintenance, brake inspection, wheel-end work, basic electrical tasks, and identifying fault codes. Proficiency is evaluated 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. Team members must be able and willing to provide their own tools by the end of the 90-day probation period. The role pays $24.60 per hour and follows D shift hours: Wednesday, 12 a.m.–6 a.m.; Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 6 p.m.–6 a.m. Relocation assistance is not available. Candidates must meet the stated physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation, and pass an MVR check. Applicants must be at least 18 and have a valid driver's license; they must not have had a DUI/DWI conviction in the preceding 12 months.

Requirements

At least 3 months of employment within the last 6 months with a single company.
At least 18 years of age.
A current, valid driver's license.
Pass an MVR check.
No DUI/DWI convictions within the last 12 months.
Advance to ME02 within 12 months of hire.
Demonstrate proficiency in preventive maintenance, brake inspection, wheel-end work, basic electrical tasks, and fault-code identification before advancement.
Be able and willing to provide own tools by the end of the 90-day probation period.
Meet the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Read and interpret instructions, manuals, and schematics; have basic math and computer skills.

Responsibilities

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