Trailer Mechanic D shift (Springdale, L.H. Garage)

Tyson Foods; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Springdale, AR, is seeking a Trailer Mechanic for the D shift at the LH Garage. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, diagnosing engine and system issues, and performing emergency repairs on trucks and trailers.

You may also perform minor welding and remote service calls with a valid driver’s license. The role requires reading manuals and schematics, basic math, and documenting work orders.

Qualifications

• 3 months of employment with a single company in the last 6 months.
• Must be willing to advance from ME01 to ME02 within 12 months of hire.
• Physically capable of performing tasks with or without accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive maintenance and repairs on trucks and trailers.
• Diagnose and repair truck engines and systems using diagnostic programs.
• Handle emergency mechanical or electrical failures and minor welding/cutting tasks.
• Document daily work orders and maintain accurate records; may perform service calls at remote locations.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Diagnostic abilities

Reading manuals/schematics

Strong communication

Safety awareness

Education

Driver's license required

No formal degree required

Tools

Brake Inspector Certification

Wheel end class/certification

Basic Electrical

Identify fault codes

Job description

Job Details:

Job Description

Trailer Mechanic D shift (Springdale, LH Garage)

Shop Personnel Job Descriptions/Responsibilities:

Truck preventive maintenance technician will work cross-functionally across multiple areas of the garage, responsibilities include but are not limited to performing routine preventive maintenance repairs on trucks, performing emergency mechanical or electrical failures.

Ability to diagnose and repair our truck engine and systems with our diagnostic programs. Abilities to perform minor structural welding and cutting task.

Ability to safely apply knowledge and troubleshooting skills to all assigned equipment and the ability to effectively communicate with all transportation personnel including managers, drivers, and clerks.

Must be able to read and interpret instructions, manuals, and schematics. Along with basic math skills are necessary to perform these tasks at a satisfactory level.

Basic computer skills will be necessary to document information, process daily work orders, and complete required documentation.

Truck tech may be required to perform service calls on equipment at remote locations; a current valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications:

• ME01: (Trainee)
  • Tools Required
  • 3 months experience preferred, but not required
  • Upon hire, team member will be required to advance to ME02 within 12 months of hire date. (If not obtained then team member will be considered unable to meet job requirements)
  • Show proficiency on standard preventive maintenance (PM1’s, PM2’s for trucks or trailers depending on mechanic classification)
  • Brake Inspector Certification
  • Wheel end class/certification
  • Basic Electrical
  • Identify fault codes
  • Team member will be required to show proficiency with all tasks above before advancement. This will be graded by completing the preventive maintenance process and then work reviewed by Shop Manager, Shop Supervisor, Lead, and two senior technicians) Shop Manager/Supervisor will give official sign off.

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Must pass MVR check:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must not have any DUI/DWI convictions within the last 12 months

Qualifications:

• Must have 3 months of employment in the last 6 months with a single company.

*Prior Tyson Team members are eligible for rehire after completing a 180-day waiting period.

*Prior Tyson Team members cannot have worked 3 times or more for Tyson Foods.

Relocation Assistance Eligible: No

Work Shift: D Shift (United States of America)

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We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

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