Truck Shop Mechanic

JBS Foods; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim's Pride is seeking a Truck Shop Mechanic to service diesel and gasoline trucks of all makes and models. You will perform inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs to powertrains, electrical, fuel, and emission systems. You must maintain records of services and ensure compliance with regulations.

The role requires owning your tools, CDL within 6 months, and strong mechanical/electrical troubleshooting abilities. A high school diploma or GED is preferred.

Qualifications

• Inspects and tests vehicles to identify defects and worn parts.
• Performs mechanical and electrical troubleshooting.
• Keeps records of services and repairs.

Responsibilities

• Deter mines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests.
• Maintains vehicle availability by completing preventive maintenance schedules and updates.
• Repairs and replaces major assemblies and components, including powertrain, electrical, brakes, and hydraulics.
• Verifies performance by test drives and adjusting controls.

Skills

Own tools

CDL required

Troubleshooting

High school diploma or GED

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Truck Shop Mechanic

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

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.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Must have own tools
• CDL required or willingness to obtain within 6 months of hire
• Good mechanical and electrical troubleshooting abilities
• High school diploma or GED preferred

Pilgrim's Pride is an Equal Opportunity Employer