Diesel Truck Shop Mechanic — Diagnostics & PM

JBS Foods; Nacogdoches (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim's is seeking a skilled Truck Shop Mechanic to service diesel and gasoline-powered trucks of all makes and models, performing inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs to keep the fleet safe and productive. You will document services, install upgrades, diagnose mechanical and electrical systems, and maintain shop records while complying with regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include conducting diagnostic tests, performing repairs, test drives, and ensuring equipment remains

Qualifications

• Must have your own tools.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting abilities.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• 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, such as, power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, hydraulics; completes machine shop operations; making adjustments and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units.
• 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

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Pilgrim's is seeking a skilled Truck Shop Mechanic to service diesel and gasoline-powered trucks of all makes and models, performing inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs to keep the fleet safe and productive. You will document services, install upgrades, diagnose mechanical and electrical systems, and maintain shop records while complying with regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include conducting diagnostic tests, performing repairs, test drives, and ensuring equipment remains