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

Tyson Foods•Springdale, AR

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Truck Mechanic performs preventive maintenance and repairs on trucks and related equipment at the Springdale L.H. Garage. The role works across multiple areas of the garage, diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical failures, using diagnostic programs, and completing minor structural welding and cutting tasks. Mechanics may also be called on to service equipment at remote locations and must document work, process daily work orders, and complete required records. The schedule is C shift: Wednesday, 12 p.m.–6 p.m., and Thursday through Saturday, 6 a.m.–6 p.m. Team members must advance to ME02 within 12 months of hire. Before advancement, they must demonstrate proficiency in preventive maintenance, brake inspection, wheel-end work, basic electrical tasks, and fault-code identification. Proficiency is evaluated through the preventive maintenance process and reviewed 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 willing and able to provide their own tools by the end of the 90-day probation period. Candidates must be at least 18 years old, hold a valid driver’s license, pass an MVR check, and have no DUI/DWI convictions within the previous 12 months. Candidates must also have at least three months of employment with a single company in the last six months. Former Tyson team members are eligible for rehire 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. Tyson provides paid time off, 401(k) plans, and health, life, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits. Relocation assistance is not available.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must have a current, valid driver’s license and pass an MVR check.
Must not have a DUI/DWI conviction within the last 12 months.
Must have at least three months of employment in the last six months with a single company.
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.
Must demonstrate proficiency in preventive maintenance, brake inspection, wheel-end work, basic electrical tasks, and fault-code identification before advancement.
Must be able to read and interpret instructions, manuals, and schematics and use basic math.
Must have basic computer skills for documentation and work orders.
Must meet the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Former Tyson team members must complete a 180-day waiting period before rehire and cannot have worked for Tyson Foods three or more times.

Responsibilities

Perform routine preventive maintenance and repairs on trucks and related equipment.
Diagnose and repair truck engines and systems using diagnostic programs.
Address mechanical and electrical failures.
Perform minor structural welding and cutting tasks.
Safely apply troubleshooting skills and 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 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 standard preventive maintenance, including applicable PM1 and PM2 work for trucks or trailers.
Demonstrate proficiency in brake inspection, wheel-end work, basic electrical tasks, and fault-code identification.
Advance to ME02 within 12 months of hire and provide required tools by the end of the 90-day probation period.