Truck Shop Mechanic 2nd shift

Responsibilities

• Determines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests.
• Identifies 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; completing 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.

Qualifications

• Good electrical and electrical troubleshooting abilities.
• CDL (class A)
• High School diploma or GED desired
• 21 years of age
• Must be able to read and write English
• Must have basic computer skills
• Must be able to think and react quickly
• 1 year recent verifiable commercial driving experience operating equipment similar in type to that which would be operated at Pilgrim’s is required.
• No DUI/DWI convictions in the past 5 years
• No more than 3 moving violations nor any major preventable accidents in the last 3 years
• No preventable accidents in the last 12 months
• Must be able to physically perform each essential duty satisfactorily
• Must be able to work 7 days a week

Physical Demands

• Standing, lifting, turning, twisting, stretching, hand-eye coordination, pushing, pulling, walking, squatting, grasping, kneeling, and sitting for extended periods of time.