Heavy-Duty Truck & Trailer Technician - 2nd Shift

McKee Foods; Collegedale (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Profit-sharing bonus program

401(k) with matching contributions

Paid Time Off (vacation/holidays)

Medical, dental, vision, prescription

Job summary

McKee Foods is seeking a Class 8 Truck Technician to join our Fleet Maintenance team at the Collegedale, TN facility. The role involves repairing and maintaining heavy duty trucks, trailers, yard tractors and related equipment.

You’ll diagnose electrical issues, brake systems, transmissions and drive lines while working on-site in a team environment. The position offers a second shift schedule with pay in the $25.42–$42.43/hour range plus a $1.00/hour shift premium, plus strong benefits and

Qualifications

• 6-12 months experience in a garage environment or vocational school.
• Capable of reading schematics, wiring diagrams, blue prints, 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 (includes a good driving record and meeting vision requirements to drive a lift truck at McKee Foods).
• 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.
• The required certification must be obtained within one year of the hire date.
• 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 events

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain heavy duty trucks, trailers, yard tractors, cars and vans.
• Communicate effectively with team and document work performed.
• Perform diagnostic checks on electrical systems and brakes.
• Troubleshoot and repair ABS, air brake systems, transmissions and steering.
• Travel for training and process improvement events.

Skills

Reading schematics

Good perception/ judgment

Oral and written communication

Teamwork

Documenting information

Heavy lifting 50+ lbs

Ability to work overtime

Travel for training

Education

Diploma in Diesel/Truck Technology

Tools

LTO license

ASE Medium/Heavy Duty certifications

EPA air conditioning certification

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

Job description

McKee Foods is seeking a Class 8 Truck Technician to join our Fleet Maintenance team at the Collegedale, TN facility. The role involves repairing and maintaining heavy duty trucks, trailers, yard tractors and related equipment.

You’ll diagnose electrical issues, brake systems, transmissions and drive lines while working on-site in a team environment. The position offers a second shift schedule with pay in the $25.42–$42.43/hour range plus a $1.00/hour shift premium, plus strong benefits and