Truck Technician

McKee Foods Corporation • Stuarts Draft, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join America’s favorite family bakery since 1934—home of Little Debbie®, Drake’s® Cakes, and Sunbelt Bakery® Granola Bars. Work with legacy brands that bring smiles to faces nationwide, including yours. You’ll experience a culture committed to work-life balance, guaranteed time off, and supportive health and wellness offerings. Enjoy profit sharing, long-term job security, and a range of exciting career paths. When you join McKee Foods, you’ll discover a better way to live and work. McKee Foods is seeking a Truck Technician to join our Fleet Maintenance team. In this role, you will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining heavy-duty trucks, trailers, yard tractors, cars, pickups, vans, and garage equipment. Your expertise will help ensure the safety and reliability of our fleet, keeping our operations running smoothly.

Requirements

• 6-12 months experience in a garage setting or relevant vocational training
• Skilled in reading schematics, wiring diagrams, and blueprints
• Experience with tire/wheel breakdown, assembly, balancing, and alignment
• Able to perform diagnostics on electrical, fuel, lubrication, and brake systems
• Able to perform repairs on differentials, clutches, suspensions, transmissions, and steering
• Familiar with trailer repair procedures
• Must have tools to support general Class 8 truck and trailer repairs
• Able to lift 50+ pounds regularly
• Effective oral and written communication skills for team collaboration
• Competent in processing and documenting information
• ASE Medium/Heavy Duty certification (within one year of hire)
• EPA air conditioning certification (within 30 days of hire)
• McKee Foods LTO (Lift Truck Operator) license (within 90 days of hire)
• Willing to work overtime, alternative shifts, and travel for training or improvement events

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience performing heavy duty truck and trailer maintenance or equivalent education with a Diploma in Diesel and Truck Technology from an accredited Technical School
• General computer knowledge and skills
• Certified Welder
• A Class A CDL may be required based on business needs

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing heavy-duty trucks, trailers, yard tractors, cars, pickups, vans, and garage equipment
• Repairing heavy-duty trucks, trailers, yard tractors, cars, pickups, vans, and garage equipment
• Maintaining heavy-duty trucks, trailers, yard tractors, cars, pickups, vans, and garage equipment
• Ensuring the safety and reliability of the fleet

Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay
• Profit-sharing cash bonus program
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Paid Time Off (for vacation, holidays, sick time, personal time, etc.)
• Medical insurance, including health, dental, vision and prescription drug plan
• Supplemental plans, including life insurance
• Fully-paid parental leave
• Health Center and Pharmacy
• Mental wellness counseling (on-site in TN, virtual elsewhere)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Credit Union
• Exercise and recreation facility
• Wellness programs with incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short-term and long-term disability (company-paid)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees