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Truck Shop Mechanic

SUPERVISOR: BEN CHASTAINPAY: depends on experience

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIRED: **class A CDL required

REQUIREMENTS*:

• Working as a mechanic, candidate must:

Maintain 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.

*Perform any other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:                              

Hot/Cold Weather or Wet/Icy Weather (driving in all weather conditions)/Dust, dirt, grime, and working with live animals/ Working along roadside or at the farm, or processing plant dock environment or other uncontrolled environments 

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*** (usually 5 days a week)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

[The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions]:

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

**If not possessed and if candidate signs a 2-year contract, candidate may be eligible for Pilgrim’s-sponsored CDL school (dependent on management’s discretion).

   EOE, including disability/vets