3rd-Shift Truck Technician – Heavy-Duty Repair

McKee Foods; Gentry (AR); On-site; USD 3,419,000 - 5,729,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Profit-sharing cash bonus program

401(k) with matching contributions

Paid Time Off

Job summary

McKee Foods is seeking a Truck Technician to join our Fleet Maintenance team. You will repair and maintain heavy duty trucks, trailers, yard tractors, cars, pickups, vans and the truck garage and equipment on-site at our Gentry, AR facility.

Required: 6–12 months garage or vocational school experience, ability to read schematics, strong teamwork and documentation skills, and the ability to obtain McKee Foods LTO license within 90 days; ASE/MHD certifications may be required based on pay level.

Qualifications

• 6–12 months experience in a garage environment or vocational school.
• Capable of reading schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, etc.
• Good perception, judgment and decision-making skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to document and process information.
• Must have tools to support general Class 8 truck and trailer repairs.
• Capable of performing tire and wheel break down, build up, balancing and alignment.
• Knowledgeable in performing diagnostic checks on electrical systems.
• Able to diagnose fuel and lubrication system problems and make repairs.
• Capable of performing repairs and adjustments on tractor, trailer ABS and air brake systems, differentials, clutches, drive line, suspensions, transmissions and steering.
• Experience in performing trailer repairs.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting 50+ pounds on a regular basis.
• Must have or be able to obtain McKee Foods LTO (Lift Truck Operator) license within 90 days on the job.
• Must have or be able to obtain ASE Medium/Heavy Duty certifications based on the pay level at the time of hire as prescribed in the technician’s syllabus.
• Must have EPA approved air conditioning certification or obtain within 30 days on the job.
• Must be able to work overtime, or other shifts when necessary.
• Willing to travel for training, and other process improvement event.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain heavy duty trucks, trailers, yard tractors, cars, pickups, vans and the truck garage and equipment.

Skills

Schematics reading

Teamwork

Communication

Documentation

Diagnostic checks

Heavy truck repair

Education

Vocational school or Diesel/Truck Tech Diploma

ASE/MHD certifications (preferred)

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

McKee Foods is seeking a Truck Technician to join our Fleet Maintenance team. You will repair and maintain heavy duty trucks, trailers, yard tractors, cars, pickups, vans and the truck garage and equipment on-site at our Gentry, AR facility.

Required: 6–12 months garage or vocational school experience, ability to read schematics, strong teamwork and documentation skills, and the ability to obtain McKee Foods LTO license within 90 days; ASE/MHD certifications may be required based on pay level.