Truck Technician

McKee

  • Gentry, AR
  • $24.92-41.59 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 14 days ago
Join America’s favorite family bakery since 1934—home of Little Debbie®, Drake’s® Cakes, and Sunbelt Bakery® Granola Bars. Work with legacy brands that bring smiles to faces nationwide, including yours. You’ll experience a culture committed to work-life balance, guaranteed time off, and supportive health and wellness offerings. Enjoy profit sharing, long-term job security, and a range of exciting career paths. When you join McKee Foods, you’ll discover a better way to live and work.Pay$24.92-$41.59 / hour, depending on experience and qualifications
Plus $2.hr shift premium for 3rd shift hoursSchedule3rd Shift Alternating Weeks8:00pm-6:30 Sunday – Wednesday8:00pm-6:30am Monday-ThursdayOnsiteLocation555 McKee Drive, Gentry AR 72734Job SummaryMcKee Foods is seeking a Truck Technician to join our Fleet Maintenance team. This role involves the repair and maintenance of heavy-duty trucks, trailers, yard tractors, cars, pickups, vans, and truck garage equipment.Key Responsibilities
  • Diagnose and repair Class 8 trucks, trailers, and various fleet vehicles
  • Perform tire and wheel breakdown, build-up, balancing, and alignment
  • Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems, fuel systems, and lubrication systems
  • Conduct adjustments and repairs to brakes (air and ABS), clutches, transmissions, differentials, suspensions, and steering systems
  • Execute trailer repairs and preventative maintenance as needed
  • Maintain documentation and follow company processes for vehicle maintenance.
Required Qualifications
  • Experience: 6-12 months in a garage environment or vocational school
  • Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams, and blueprints
  • Strong decision-making, perception, and judgment skills
  • Good verbal and written communication; teamwork-oriented
  • Own tools for general truck and trailer repairs
  • Able to lift 50+ pounds regularly
  • Willingness to obtain a McKee Foods LTO license within 90 days
  • Must acquire ASE Medium/Heavy Duty certifications within one year
  • EPA air conditioning certification required within 30 days of employment
  • Flexibility for overtime, shift changes, and travel for training
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience: 2+ years in heavy-duty truck and trailer maintenance or a Diesel and Truck Technology diploma
  • Basic computer skills
  • Certified welder
  • Class A CDL is a plus (may be required based on business needs)
Join McKee Foods and become an essential part of our team in keeping our fleet running efficiently!Benefits
  • Competitive weekly pay
  • Profit-sharing cash bonus program
  • 401(k) with matching contributions
  • Paid Time Off (for vacation, holidays, sick time, personal time, etc.)
  • Medical insurance, including health, dental, vision and prescription drug plan
  • Supplemental plans, including life insurance
  • Fully-paid parental leave
  • Health Center and Pharmacy
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Credit Union
  • Exercise and recreation facility
  • Wellness programs with incentives
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Short-term and long-term disability (company-paid)
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

McKee