Mechanic Maintenance 1st Shift Cullman Truck Shop

Job Details

1st Shift – Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Times may vary as needed.

The primary purpose of this job is to maintain all tractors, trailers, and live production equipment in operating condition. This includes diagnosing issues, adjusting, repairing, and performing routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment while complying with Department of Transportation rules, maintaining a safe work environment, and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures. The position also involves shuttling tractor/trailers to other locations.

• Maintain, diagnose, and repair equipment to ensure continuous operations under supervision.
• Maintain support equipment, change tractor and trailer tires, and help layout and install new and rebuilt parts on equipment with supervision.
• Assemble or reassemble complex equipment requiring maintenance knowledge with supervision.
• Maintain a clean work area and other shop areas.
• Wear proper PPE and follow safety practices and procedures.
• Stand, walk, bend, stoop, lift, climb, and lie on back as required.
• Lift up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Tolerate temperatures and conditions ranging from cold and damp to hot and humid.
• Perform all other duties assigned by supervisor.
• Work weekends and holidays as necessary.

Willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Minimum 6 months of Diesel Mechanic experience or graduation from a Diesel Mechanic training program.
• Meet all DOT and Tyson Fleet Safety Driver Qualifications to drive Tyson fleet vehicles.
• Basic tools, power hand tools, welder, cutting tools, test equipment, forklift, hydraulic press, lift equipment, ladder, hydraulic hose crimper, drill press, and torque wrenches up to 600 ft/lbs.
• Basic computer skills required for data input.
• Understand written and verbal instructions, shop manuals, and other written documents.
• Work as part of a team.
• 6 months continuous work history with one employer within the last 24 months.

Minimum waiting period of 180 days and no more than 3 prior work periods at Tyson Foods.

Paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

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.