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Maintenance Generalist ($20.90-$29.45 with $1 shift differential) - 2nd shift - Carthage, TX

Tyson Foods
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 13 May 2026
💰 $58,000/yr($40,000/yr$58,000/yr)

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Job Details:

Position Summary: The Maintenance Generalist is a dual-role position responsible for the daily operation, laboratory testing, and mechanical maintenance of wastewater and offal treatment systems. This role ensures the facility remains in constant compliance with ADEM/EPA requirements while performing preventative maintenance and emergency repairs on all associated equipment.  The candidate that best fits this role will be a self-starter, willing to work within a team setting and with third party vendors. This job is a 40 hour per week full time job with required overtime during the weekends or as needed for maintenance to equipment during non-production hours. Willingness to communicate effectively with team leaders and follow instructions.   

Key Responsibilities

Wastewater Operations & Compliance: System Monitoring: Operate and regulate the flow of wastewater systems, including physical, chemical, and biological treatment processes. 

Lab Testing: Conduct process control sampling and laboratory analysis (D.O. levels, chemical draw-downs, etc.); accurately record and file lab data to maintain system stability and obtain required results. 

Chemical Management: Monitor and fill chemical tanks; adjust dosages based on test results to achieve required effluent standards.

Reporting: Complete all computerized reports and paperwork required for state and federal regulatory compliance. 

Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Mechanical/Electrical Repair: Diagnose and repair mechanical malfunctions and basic electrical breakdowns. This includes the ability to perform diagnosis and repairs without direct supervision. 

Preventative Maintenance: Perform scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) on pumps, blowers, aerators, and other company assets to prevent downtime.

System Controls: Manage equipment start-up and shutdown procedures independently before and after production cycles. General Support: Capable of starting all equipment before production startup and shutdown without supervision. Assist other mechanics as needed and maintain facility cleanliness and grounds keeping. 

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:  Environment: Capability to work in extreme conditions including heat, cold, humidity, and wet/dusty environments. Entering confined spaces requiring medical approval for use of air respirators. Working at heights above 20 ft. Physical Demands: Frequent standing, walking, bending, stretching, and climbing (ladders, Safety: Strict adherence to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Confined Space entry protocols, and the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Medical approval for Air Purifying Respirators (APRs) is required. 

Candidate Requirements:  Must possess at least 1 year of industrial maintenance experience within the last 12 months or education (i.e. possess an industrial maintenance diploma or currently enrolled in a technical school) in lieu of experience. 

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation
 

Rehire Consideration:

  • Max of two previous Tyson employments to be considered for hire.

  • 180 days (6 months) waiting period.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

2ND SHIFT (United States of America)

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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.

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

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