Mechanic Maintenance ME01-ME07, 1st Shift, October, Cullman Truck Shop

Tyson Foods; Cullman (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plans

Health, dental, vision, and Rx

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Cullman, AL is hiring a 1st shift Diesel Mechanic to maintain tractors, trailers, and live production equipment. You will diagnose issues, perform routine maintenance, and ensure compliance with DOT rules while keeping a safe work environment.

This role requires six months of diesel mechanic experience or a diesel mechanic training program, basic tools, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. You must be willing to work weekends/holidays and lift up to 100 pounds.

Qualifications

• Six months of diesel mechanic experience or completion of a diesel mechanic training program.
• Ability to meet DOT and Tyson Fleet Safety Driver Qualifications.
• Must have basic tools and be able to work with supervision.
• Must be able to read shop manuals and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, diagnose and repair equipment to ensure continuous operations.
• Change trailer and tractor tires and install parts with supervision.
• Assemble or reassemble complex equipment requiring maintenance knowledge.
• Keep a clean work area and wear proper PPE.
• Follow safety practices; stand, walk, lift up to 100 pounds.
• Work weekends and holidays if necessary.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.

Skills

Diesel Mechanic experience

Education

Diesel Mechanic Training Program

Tools

Power hand tools

Welder

Test equipment

Forklift

Hydraulic press

Torque wrenches

Job description

Job Details

Job Details: 1st Shift--Monday – Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Times may vary as needed. The Primary Purpose of this job is to maintain all tractors, trailers, and live production equipment in operating condition which requires being able to diagnose issues, adjust, repair, and perform routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment while complying with Department of Transportation rules and regulations, maintaining a safe work environment, and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures. In addition, this position will be responsible for shuttling tractor/trailers to other locations.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Must be able to maintain, diagnose, repair any equipment necessary to assure continuous operations with supervision. Must be able to maintain any support equipment, change trailer and tractor tires, and help in layout and install new and rebuilt parts on equipment with supervision. Must be able to assemble or reassemble complex equipment that requires maintenance knowledge with supervision. Must be willing to maintain clean work area as well as other shop areas. Must be willing to wear proper PPE. Must be willing to follow proper safety practices and procedures. Must be able and willing to stand, walk, bend, stoop, lift, climb and lie on back. Must be able and willing to lift up to 100 pounds with assistance. Must be willing to tolerate temperatures and conditions ranging from cold and damp to hot and humid. Must be willing to perform all other duties assigned by supervisor. The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. Must have Diesel Mechanic experience. Must meet all DOT and Tyson Fleet Safety Driver Qualifications to be approved to drive Tyson fleet vehicles of any kind. Must have basic tools. Must be able to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to understand written and verbal instructions, shop manuals and other written documents. Must have basic computer skills required for data input. Must have experience working with power hand tools, welder, cutting tools, test equipment, forklift, hand tools, hydraulic press, lift equipment, ladder, hydraulic hose crimper, drill press, torque wrenches up to 600 ft/lbs., and any other equipment required to maintain and repair diesel trucks, trailers, and live production equipment. Must be able to work as part of a team. Must be willing to work weekends and holidays if necessary.

(Diesel) Mechanic Maintenance Requirements

Must have six (6) months of Diesel Mechanic experience or be a graduate of a Diesel Mechanic Training Program. Experience must be documented on the application or resume. Experience may be a combination of employers, provided the total documented experience equals at least six (6) months.

Additional Requirement

Must have six (6) months of continuous work history with one (1) employer within the last twenty-four (24) months, regardless of whether the position held was a (Diesel) Mechanic role or another type of position.

Rehire Criteria

Former Tyson Team Members must be separated from the company for a minimum of 180 calendar days. Also, if you have worked at Tyson 3 times or more you will not be eligible for rehire. Applicants that complete an application and do not meet the criteria described in this statement will be removed from the application process.

Relocation Assistance

Eligible: No

Work Shift

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

Background Check Requirement

Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(k) plans
• Affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
• And more

Unsolicited Assistance

Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.

Company Culture

Our team members make the difference. If you are ready to grow your career with an industry leader and want to positively impact the team and community around you, then join us in helping us in raising expectations. Join us on the journey. At Tyson, we feed the world like family. Our Talent Strategy is to Attract, Grow, Reward and Retain the best talent, and we believe that our Culture is the connecting thread that drives that strategy! We strive to be a talent magnet to establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where team members can grow their career while growing the business. We are a high performing organization where team members are rewarded (Pay, Benefits and Recognition) for their contributions, and given the opportunity to support and/or volunteer with programs that help Tyson make a lasting social impact in the communities where we live and work. The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Equal Opportunity Employer (2)

Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.