Trailer Mechanic (Russellville L.H. Garage)

Tyson Foods
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled TradesSkills: ["Diagnostic troubleshooting","Communication","Ability to read schematics","Preventive maintenance","Problem-solving"]

Maintain and repair trucks and trailers at the Russellville LH Garage, performing routine preventive maintenance and responding to mechanical or electrical failures. Diagnose and repair engine and system issues using diagnostic programs, and complete minor welding and cutting tasks. Read manuals/schematics, use basic computer skills for documentation and work orders, and communicate effectively with transportation personnel. Must advance from trainee classification within specified timelines.

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Tyson Foods
Tyson Foods
13 hours ago

Trailer Mechanic (Russellville L.H. Garage)

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Job Summary

Maintain and repair trucks and trailers at the Russellville LH Garage, performing routine preventive maintenance and responding to mechanical or electrical failures. Diagnose and repair engine and system issues using diagnostic programs, and complete minor welding and cutting tasks. Read manuals/schematics, use basic computer skills for documentation and work orders, and communicate effectively with transportation personnel. Must advance from trainee classification within specified timelines.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades
Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Perform routine preventive maintenance repairs on trucks and trailers.
  • •Diagnose and repair truck engine and system issues using diagnostic programs.
  • •Respond to emergency mechanical or electrical failures.
  • •Perform minor structural welding and cutting tasks.
  • •Document daily work orders and complete required documentation while communicating with managers, drivers, and clerks.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Paid Leave401kHealth InsuranceLife InsuranceDentalVision

Key Requirements

  • •Advance from ME01 (Trainee) to ME02 within 12 months of hire date, demonstrating proficiency on required preventive maintenance and tasks.
  • •Perform standard preventive maintenance (PM1’s/PM2’s) for trucks or trailers depending on mechanic classification.
  • •Brake Inspector Certification and Wheel end class/certification, plus Basic Electrical and ability to identify fault codes.
  • •Read and interpret instructions, manuals, and schematics, and use basic math to perform tasks at a satisfactory level.
  • •Must be 18+ and have a valid driver’s license; must pass MVR check and have no DUI/DWI convictions within the last 12 months.
Experience:TrucksTrailersPreventive maintenance
Skills:Diagnostic troubleshootingCommunicationAbility to read schematicsPreventive maintenanceProblem-solving
Licenses:Valid driver’s license
Certifications:Brake Inspector CertificationWheel end class/certification
Tech Stack:Diagnostic programsManualsWork ordersComputer skills

Company Brief

Tyson Foods
Tyson Foods is a global food company that produces and markets chicken, beef, and pork products, along with prepared foods and packaged protein brands for retail and foodservice customers.
Industry: Food Production
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Springdale, United States
Founded: 1935
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