Diesel / Vehicle Mechanic

Pilgrim's; Mount Pleasant (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision insurance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Pilgrim's in Mount Pleasant, Texas is hiring a Diesel/Vehicle Mechanic to maintain diesel and fleet vehicles. The role involves inspections, preventive maintenance, diagnostics, repairs, adjustments, alignments, and accurate recordkeeping to keep operations safe and reliable.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, system overhauls, and ensuring compliance with safety and emissions standards. Candidates should have a valid license, own tools, and experience with CMMS for maintenance tracking.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License in good standing; must possess own tools.
• Diesel/vehicle repair and diagnostics experience required.
• Proficiency in diagnosing and repairing diesel engines; knowledge of gasoline engines for mixed fleets.
• Proficiency in electrical, brake, suspension/steering, transmission/drivetrain, cooling and HVAC systems; familiarity with CMMS.
• Ability to communicate with supervisors, customers, and other technicians; write repair orders.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose vehicle issues by inspections, tests, and identifying worn or damaged parts.
• Perform preventive maintenance, repairs, system overhauls, alignments, and upgrades across major vehicle systems.
• Ensure compliance and performance through tests and adherence to safety standards.
• Maintain documentation by recording repairs, managing inventory, and coordinating repairs.
• Support department goals by controlling costs, staying current through training, and adding value to operations.

Skills

Diesel repair

Diagnostics

Electrical systems

Brake systems

Transmission/drivetrain

Cooling systems

HVAC systems

Safety compliance

Recordkeeping

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

CMMS

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.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Diagnoses vehicle issuesby performing inspections, tests, and identifying worn or damaged parts.
• Performs maintenance and repairsincluding preventive service, part replacements, system overhauls, adjustments, alignments, and upgrades across all major vehicle systems.
• Ensures compliance and performancethrough test drives, system checks, and adherence to federal and state safety, engine, and emissions standards.
• Maintains documentation and equipmentby recording repairs, managing inventory, troubleshooting shop equipment, and coordinating necessary repairs.
• Supports department goalsby 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 Management 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, ability 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.