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**Description** Truck Shop Mechanic 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 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. **Skills/Qualifications:** ***** Must have own tools *CDL required or willingness to obtain within 6 months of hire *Good mechanical and electrical troubleshooting abilities *High school diploma or GED preferred Pilgrim's Pride is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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