Truck Shop Mechanic

JBS Foods; De Queen (AR); On-site; USD 52,073,000 - 59,926,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Certifications included

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Truck Shop Mechanic for the 2nd shift (2pm to 10pm) in De Queen, Arkansas. You will maintain diesel and gasoline powered equipment, perform inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs to various systems, and keep detailed service records. Certifications are included within the pay scale and attendance bonuses may apply.

We value candidates with solid employment history, good communication, and leadership skills. Willingness to work overtime and long hours is required.

Qualifications

• Drug and alcohol screen and background check per company policy.
• Follow orders and work safely.
• Strong communication skills.
• Self-motivated with reliable work history.
• Leadership abilities and ability to handle varied work situations.
• Willingness to work long hours and overtime as needed.
• Ability to operate under demanding conditions.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and diagnose vehicle condition; identify worn or damaged parts.
• Keep equipment ready by completing preventive maintenance and upgrades.
• Repair and overhaul major systems including powertrain, electrical, and hydraulics.
• Test drive and adjust vehicle controls to ensure performance.
• Ensure compliance with vehicle safety and emissions standards.
• Maintain vehicle appearance and clean records of services.
• Troubleshoot shop equipment and manage supplies and inventory.
• Seek cost-effective parts options and manage warranty usage.
• Stay updated with latest maintenance knowledge and regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Self-motivated

Safety-conscious

Job description

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.