TRUCK SHOP SUPERVISOR

Pilgrim; Tolleson (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim in Tolleson, AZ seeks an experienced maintenance technician to inspect, diagnose, and repair diesel and gasoline powered equipment. You will perform preventive maintenance, upgrades, and record-keeping to ensure reliability and safety across all plant machinery.

Candidates should have 3–5 years in industrial maintenance, strong English communication, and the ability to lead and motivate a team. The role emphasizes prioritization of work orders and adherence to safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3–5 years background in general industrial maintenance.
• General knowledge of machinery used in the plant industry.
• Ability to communicate fluently in English (written and verbal).
• Bilingual preferred, not required.
• Ability to prioritize activities.
• Capable of providing leadership and motivating employees.

Responsibilities

• Determine vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests.
• Keep equipment available by completing preventive maintenance schedules and upgrades.
• Correct vehicle deficiencies by repairing and replacing major assemblies and systems.
• Verify vehicle performance by test drives and system adjustments.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state vehicle requirements through testing and standards.
• Maintain vehicle records by documenting services and repairs.
• Keep shop equipment operating by following procedures and troubleshooting.
• Contain costs by using warranty options and evaluating parts.

Skills

Leadership

Prioritization

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.
• Prioritize work orders and schedule mechanics according to immediacy and necessity of orders.

REQUIREMENTS

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 3-5 years background experience in general industrial maintenance
• General knowledge of machinery in plant that applies to the industry
• Ability to communicate fluently in English, both written and verbal. Bilingual preferred not required.
• Ability to prioritize activities.
• Capable to provide leadership/motivation to engage employees in the business.