Diesel / Vehicle Mechanic Jobs

At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.

We have implemented safety measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We are working to ensure social distancing guidelines are followed within our facility. Each day, temperature screens are performed for each employee and visitor before entering the facility. Face coverings are available to all team members and enhanced cleaning and sanitation is regularly performed

Maintains diesel equipment operation by completing inspections and preventive maintenance requirements; correcting vehicle deficiencies; making adjustments and alignments; keeping records.

Resume required

• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
• 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.
• Complies with federal and state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.
• Verifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical and regulation publications.
• Contains costs by using warranty; evaluating service and parts options.
• 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.
• Determines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged parts.
• Maintains vehicle appearance by cleaning, washing, and painting.
• Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades; controlling corrosion; completing winterization procedures.
• 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: Tooling, Supply Management, Mechanical Inspection Tools, Technical Understanding, Attention to Detail, Dependability, Thoroughness, Verbal Communication, Documentation Skills, Inventory Control, Job Knowledge
Resume preferred

Benefits include:

• 401K contributions
• Better Futures Program –2 Year Community College tuition paid for you or your dependents!
• Pay range $34,840- $49,400
• Medical, dental and vision insurance