Job Description

Job Details:

The starting pay for this position is $21.50/hr. with a shift increase for night shifts. This is a 2nd shift position.

If you are looking to make an impact in a meaningful way, join us at Tyson Foods where we feed the world like family! We create quality products in a safe environment for our team members. We offer advancement opportunities and steady work. This facility operates 7/days a week.

JOB SUMMARY: The Diesel Mechanic is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing diesel-powered vehicles, trailers, and equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation. This position supports fleet operations by performing preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs while adhering to company safety policies, DOT regulations, and maintenance standards.

The Team Member must maintain a safe work environment, follow Tyson policies and procedures, and demonstrate a willingness to learn the skills needed to support truck shop operations.

This role helps maintain a safe, efficient, and reliable work environment by following Tyson policies and procedures, supporting the Tyson safety culture, completing assigned mechanical tasks, and responding to operational needs as directed by supervision. The position requires mechanical aptitude, basic mechanical experience, effective communication skills, and the ability to work in a shop environment that may include physical demands, varying temperatures, and exposure to adverse conditions, while maintaining quality, safety, sanitation, and company policy standards.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include basic diesel mechanic duties. The position may also require operating a operating a forklift, using equipment or tools, performing physical/manual tasks, working as part of a team, completing paperwork, or other role-specific expectations.

• Perform preventative maintenance on diesel trucks, trailers, forklifts, and mobile equipment.
• Diagnose and repair diesel engines, transmissions, brakes, steering systems, suspensions, and electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
• Conduct DOT inspections and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Inspect vehicles and equipment for safety, operational performance, and maintenance needs.
• Replace or repair components including engines, belts, hoses, bearings, pumps, seals, starters, alternators, and fuel systems.
• Utilize diagnostic software, testing equipment, and hand tools to identify equipment failures.
• Complete accurate maintenance records, repair orders, and inspection reports.
• Maintain inventory of parts and communicate parts requirements to management.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and perform emergency repairs as needed.
• Operate service vehicles, lifts, cranes, and shop equipment safely.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Follow all company safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervision.

Physical Requirements: Must be willing and able to perform the following:

• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crawl, and climb for extended periods.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures and weather conditions.
• Ability to safely operate shop equipment and work around moving machinery.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and on-call schedules as required.
• Must be able to read and understand assignments, communicate both orally and in writing, and perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

External Education and Experience: Minimum

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 1 years of diesel mechanic experience or equivalent technical training.
• 6 months of continuous employment within the last 2 years
• Valid driver's license.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to obtain forklift and equipment certifications as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• ASE Diesel Certification.
• CDL License.
• Experience maintaining Class 8 trucks and trailers.
• Welding and fabrication experience.
• Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

Rehire Criteria:

• Waiting Period of 180-days since last employment before being considered
• You will not be considered for this role if you have worked 3 or more times with us.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

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The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

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