Power - Tech Iv (Nights)

Foster Farms; Livingston (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Foster Farms in California is seeking a skilled diesel mechanic to maintain and repair heavy equipment. The role covers engines, transmissions, hydraulics, and emission systems with field and shop work.

You will use laptops and diagnostic tools, work a 6:00pm–2:30am shift, and must have tools and a valid CA license. Join a safety‑driven team committed to quality and reliability.

Qualifications

• Experience repairing heavy duty trucks and trailers.
• Own tools to perform repairs.
• Valid California driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Effective English communication.
• Willing to work overtime, weekends, and varied shifts.

Responsibilities

• Repair gas and diesel engines on equipment.
• Diagnose and repair clutches and transmissions.
• Repair suspension, alignment and steering.
• Troubleshoot brakes including ABS.
• Use laptop and diagnostic tools for on/off road equipment.
• Repair electronic systems.
• Diagnose drivability and performance issues.
• Repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Repair emission systems and components.
• Welding and fabrication including aluminum.
• Wear and maintain PPE.
• Service Ag equipment in shop and in field.

Skills

Heavy duty truck repair

Diagnostics tools

Laptop diagnostics

English communication

California driver’s license

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Laptop computer

On-board diagnostics (OBD)

Job description

About Foster Farms

At Foster Farms, our mission is creating great food and serving great moments. Our vision is to be the best and most trusted food company, empowering and nourishing the lives of those we serve. We measure our success by how well we protect and care for our team, our consumers, our animals, and our environment, while delivering operational excellence and exceptional value to our customers.

Essential Functions

Pay Rate: $35.00 per hour.

(Additional $1.00 per hour for hours worked between 7:00pm and 11:59pm. Additional $2.00 per hour for hours worked between 12:00am-4:59am).

Shift: 6:00pm-2:30am

Work Week: Monday - Friday

• Facilitate all repairs on gas and diesel engines (air cooled and water cooled)
• Diagnose and repair clutches and transmissions (automatic and standard)
• Diagnose and repair suspension, alignment and steering
• Troubleshoot and repair air and hydraulic brake systems (including "anti-lock")
• Able to use lap-top computer and other diagnostic tools for on/off road equipment
• Diagnose and repair all electronic systems
• Diagnose and repair drivability and performance problems
• Install, diagnose and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Diagnose and repair all emission systems and related components
• Perform all necessary welding, soldering and fabrication to include aluminum
• Don Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Service and Repair various Ag equipment and implements in shop and in field

Qualifications

• Demonstrated mechanical experience repairing heavy duty trucks and trailers
• Must possess necessary tools to perform repairs
• Must possess a valid California driver's license and driving record must conform to Foster Farms guidelines
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision and be self-motivated
• Must be able to effectively communicate in English, which includes reading and writing and legible penmanship
• Must be able to work safely and help maintain a safe work environment
• Must be able to push, pull and lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to climb in and out of trucks continually throughout the shift
• Must be able to bend over and squat
• Must be able to continuously be on feet throughout the shift
• Must be able to work various shifts, overtime, weekends, and occasional holidays as needed
• Must be able to perform all functions of preceding tech levels
• Must perform to established time standards for commonly performed repairs
• Must maintain a clean and orderly work area
• Must adhere to Foster Farms and State Environmental regulations.
• Must be able to use laptop computer as a diagnostic and repair tool.
• Must be computer literate.
• Must be able to submit and pass a criminal background check
• Must adhere to Foster Farms lone worker program
• Must be able to work adjusted shift and start times dependent upon company needs
• Must be willing and able to assist refer department as needed

Foster Farms ACTION Guiding Principles

• Accountability: Deliver on commitments.
• Collaboration: Achieve more by working as a team.
• Truth-Seeking: Be open-minded and act with humility.
• Initiative: Be proactive and lead with a growth mindset.
• Ownership: Take responsibility for results.
• Nimble: Operate with speed and agility.

Why Join Foster Farms?

This is a high-impact opportunity to shape the future of the ready-to-eat business at a leading food company, directly supporting our mission, vision, and values. You will play a critical role in delivering safe, high-quality food and great moments for millions of families.

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