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TRUCK SHOP MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

Location: Tenaha, TX, United States
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Category: Hourly Maintenance

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Description

At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always. 
 JOB DESCRIPTION
 HOURS: 5:00PM-5:00AM Tenaha Truck Shop
Maintains 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
Requirements:
  • Satisfactory completion of the Company’s standard drug and alcohol screen and background check process
  • Must be willing to follow orders and be able to work safely.
  • Have good communication skills.
  • Must be self-motivated.
  • Must have good leadership skills and be able to deal with all types of work situations.
  • Must be willing to work long hours and over-time where deemed necessary.
  • Must be able to work under demanding work conditions.
  • Must provide own tools 
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.

   
EOE/Vets/Disability

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