DST Trailer Mechanic D shift (Russellville, L.H. Garage)

About the role

Truck preventive maintenance technician will work cross-functionally across multiple areas of the garage. Responsibilities include performing routine preventive maintenance repairs on trucks and performing emergency mechanical or electrical failures.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive maintenance repairs on trucks
• Perform emergency mechanical or electrical failures
• Diagnose and repair truck engine and systems with diagnostic programs
• Perform minor structural welding and cutting tasks
• Safely apply knowledge and troubleshooting skills to all assigned equipment
• Effectively communicate with all transportation personnel including managers, drivers, and clerks
• Read and interpret instructions, manuals, and schematics
• Apply basic math skills to perform tasks at a satisfactory level
• Use basic computer skills to document information, process daily work orders, and complete required documentation
• Perform service calls on equipment at remote locations as required

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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
• 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

Pay & benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(k) plans
• Affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits

Work Shift: D Shift