Truck Shop Mechanic

Pilgrim's; Arkansas; On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attendance bonus

Certifications included

Job summary

Pilgrim’s Truck Shop Mechanic in De Queen, Arkansas is seeking a skilled second-shift technician (2pm–10pm) to maintain diesel and gasoline trucks across makes and models. Expect inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs to keep equipment in top condition.

Pay starts at $18.15 per hour with an attendance bonus of up to $2.75 per hour if qualifications are met; certifications are included within the pay scale.

Qualifications

• Satisfactory completion of drug and alcohol screen and background check.
• Willing to follow orders and work safely.
• Good communication and leadership abilities for diverse situations.

Responsibilities

• Determines vehicle condition by inspections and diagnostics; identifies worn parts.
• Maintains availability through preventive maintenance and upgrades.
• Repairs major assemblies and systems; tests performance after work.
• Verifies vehicle performance with test drives and adjustments.
• Keeps vehicle records and shop supplies up to date.

Skills

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Leadership skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Job description

Description

Truck Shop Mechanic-2nd Shift 2pm to 10pm

Description

Truck Shop Mechanic-2nd Shift 2pm to 10pm

De Queen Arkansas

Maintains diesel and gasoline powered equipment and trucks, all makes and models, operation by completing inspections and preventive maintenance requirements; correcting vehicle deficiencies; planning and alignments; keeping records.

Pilgrim’s wants YOU to join our hourly Truck Shop Mechanic team! Pay is $18.15/ hour plus attendance bonus if qualifications are met of $2.75per hour. Certifications also included within the pay scale. We are looking for candidates with good employment history that will fit and grow with our team.

Requirements

• Satisfactory completion of the Company’s standard drug and alcohol screen and background check process
• Must be willing to follow orders and be able to work safely.
• Have good communication skills.
• Must be self-motivated.
• Must have good leadership skills and be able to deal with all types of work situations.
• Must be willing to work long hours and over-time where deemed necessary.
• Must be able to work under demanding work conditions.

Responsibilities

• Determines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged parts.
• Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades; controlling corrosion; completing winterization procedures.
• Corrects vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as, power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, hydraulics; completes machine shop operations; making adjustments and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units.
• Verifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.
• Complies with federal and state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.
• Maintains vehicle appearance by cleaning, washing, and painting.
• Maintains vehicle records by annotating services and repairs.
• Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Contains costs by using warranty; evaluating service and parts options.
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical and regulation publications.
• Enhances maintenance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

EOE, including disability/vets