Diesel / Vehicle Mechanic

JBS Foods; Mount Pleasant (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage

Paid Time Off

401(k) company match

Shift differential

Job summary

Pilgrim's in Mount Pleasant, Texas seeks a skilled Diesel/Vehicle Mechanic to maintain diesel and fleet operations. The role covers inspections, diagnostics, repairs, and records, with emphasis on safety and reliability and some weekend shifts.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and owning your own tools. CMMS familiarity and strong communication skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Diesel/vehicle repair experience required.
• Must have own tools and a valid driver's license.
• Experience with diagnostics and system repairs across diesel engines.
• Ability to read repair orders and communicate with supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose vehicle issues via inspections, tests and parts analysis.
• Perform preventive maintenance, part replacements, system overhauls and alignments.
• Ensure compliance with safety, engine and emissions standards.
• Maintain records of repairs, inventory, and shop equipment.
• Support cost control and ongoing training to improve operations.

Skills

Diesel/Vehicle repair

Diagnostics

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

CMMS

Tools ownership

Job description

Description

Diesel/Vehicle Mechanic

At Pilgrim's, Safety Is A Condition. The safety of our team members, products, and facilities is our highest priority. We are seeking a skilled and motivated Diesel/Vehicle Mechanic to join our team in Mount Pleasant, Texas. This role is responsible for maintaining diesel and fleet vehicle operations through inspections, preventive maintenance, diagnostics, repairs, adjustments, alignments, and accurate recordkeeping. The ideal candidate will have strong troubleshooting skills, mechanical aptitude, and a commitment to safety and reliability.

Resume required

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Diagnoses vehicle issues by performing inspections, tests, and identifying worn or damaged parts.
• Performs maintenance and repairs including preventive service, part replacements, system overhauls, adjustments, alignments, and upgrades across all major vehicle systems.
• Ensures compliance and performance through test drives, system checks, and adherence to federal and state safety, engine, and emissions standards.
• Maintains documentation and equipment by recording repairs, managing inventory, troubleshooting shop equipment, and coordinating necessary repairs.
• Supports department goals by controlling costs, staying current through training and technical publications, and proactively adding value to operations.

What You’ll Need:

• Education: High School Diploma/GED preferred;
• Requirements: Valid Driver’s License in good standing; Must possess own tools
• Experience: Diesel/Vehicle repair/diagnostics experience required;
• Skills: Proficiency in diagnosing and repairing diesel engines with an understanding of gasoline engines (for mixed fleet roles). Proficiency in electrical systems, brake systems, suspension/steering systems, Transmission/drivetrain repair, Cooling systems, HVAC systems, and familiarity with CMMS- Computerized Maintenance Man agement System. Proficiency in all fleet maintenance such as oil changes and tire rotations; Ability to communicate with supervisors, customers, and other technicians, including writing repair and service orders.
• Physical requirements: Ability to work in extreme Cold/Hot temperatures, abilty to lift 50-75 pounds while standing, bending and working in tight spaces.

Why Work for Pilgrim’s?

• Schedule: Position does require some weekend work – schedule is based on shift;
• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off: Sick leave, vacation, company observed holidays or, any other statutorily required paid leave;
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Base hourly salary rate of $21.25 - $36.25 with a $1.00 shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shift; based on experience.
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs;
• Better Futures

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

Our vision:

Become the best and most respected company in our industry creating the opportunity of a better future for our team members.

Our core values are:

Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE, including disability/vets

Unsolicited Assistance:

Pilgrim's does not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at Pilgrim's or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by Pilgrim's. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by Pilgrim's because of an unsolicited referral.