Diesel Truck Shop Mechanic — CDL Ready, Own Tools

Pilgrim's; Enterprise (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim's in Enterprise, AL is seeking a diesel and gasoline equipment technician to maintain trucks and equipment by inspecting, diagnosing, and performing preventive maintenance, upgrades, and repairs across powertrain, electrical, and hydraulic systems. The role emphasizes record keeping, safety compliance, cost containment, and ensuring vehicles are ready for operation.

Must have own tools, CDL eligibility within 6 months, and strong mechanical/electrical troubleshooting skills; HS diploma

Qualifications

• Must have own tools.
• CDL eligible or willingness to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting abilities.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting abilities.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Determines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged parts.
• Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades; controlling corrosion; completing winterization procedures.
• Corrects vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems.
• Verifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.
• Complies with federal and state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.
• Maintains vehicle appearance by cleaning, washing, and painting.
• Maintains vehicle records by annotating services and repairs.
• Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Contains costs by using warranty; evaluating service and parts options.
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical and regulation publications.
• Enhances maintenance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Skills

Own tools

CDL eligibility

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Pilgrim's in Enterprise, AL is seeking a diesel and gasoline equipment technician to maintain trucks and equipment by inspecting, diagnosing, and performing preventive maintenance, upgrades, and repairs across powertrain, electrical, and hydraulic systems. The role emphasizes record keeping, safety compliance, cost containment, and ensuring vehicles are ready for operation.

Must have own tools, CDL eligibility within 6 months, and strong mechanical/electrical troubleshooting skills; HS diploma