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

Tyson Foods•Springdale, AR

19d•Onsite

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, performing mechanical or electrical failures. Ability to diagnose and repair our truck engine and systems with our diagnostic programs. Abilities to perform minor structural welding and cutting tasks. Ability to safely apply knowledge and troubleshooting skills to all assigned equipment and the ability to effectively communicate with all transportation personnel including managers, drivers, and clerks. Must be able to read and interpret instructions, manuals, and schematics. Along with basic math skills is necessary to perform these tasks at a satisfactory level. Basic computer skills will be necessary to document information, process daily work orders, and complete required documentation. Truck tech may be required to perform service calls on equipment at remote locations; 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. (If not obtained then team members will be considered unable to meet job requirements) 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 Identify fault codes Team members will be required to show proficiency with all tasks above before advancement. This will be graded by completing the preventive maintenance process and then work reviewed by Shop Manager, Shop Supervisor, Lead, and two senior technicians) Shop Manager/Supervisor will give official sign off. Must be able and willing to provide their own tools by the end of 90-day probation period

Requirements

Must have 3 months of employment in the last 6 months with a single company
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
Must pass MVR check
Must be 18 years of age or older
Must have a valid driver’s license
Must not have any DUI/DWI convictions within the last 12 months

Nice To Haves

Brake Inspector Certification
Wheel end class/Certification
Basic Electrical
Identify fault codes

Responsibilities

Performing routine preventive maintenance repairs on trucks
Performing mechanical or electrical failures
Diagnose and repair truck engines and systems using diagnostic programs
Perform minor structural welding and cutting tasks
Safely apply knowledge and troubleshooting skills to all assigned equipment
Effectively communicate with all transportation personnel including managers, drivers, and clerks
Read and interpret instructions, manuals, and schematics
Perform basic math
Use basic computer skills to document information, process daily work orders, and complete required documentation
Perform service calls on equipment at remote locations
Advance to ME02 within 12 months of hire date
Show proficiency in standard preventive maintenance (PM1’s, PM2’s for trucks or trailers depending on mechanic classification)
Obtain Brake Inspector Certification
Obtain Wheel end class/Certification
Demonstrate proficiency in Basic Electrical
Identify fault codes
Provide own tools by the end of the 90-day probation period