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Job Details:

Job Description:

You will be required to perform preventative maintenance on vehicles, diagnose failures of vehicles and disassemble, repair and reassemble parts as necessary, must be able to drive tractors with or without trailers into and out of the Truck Shop and on the grounds, clean up tools, parts and the truck shop including spills. Maintain vehicle records as required, both on paper and computerized, maintain and repair all fleet equipment, fill out all necessary documents legibly, maintain D.O.T. records daily, communicate with drivers to diagnose malfunction. Maintain compliance with OSHA, D.O.T and EPA regulations. Must have own hand tools (sets of wrenches, sockets, pliers and screw drivers) or be able to get them within 90 days. Temperatures will vary with the external environment to include heat, cold, wet, dry and damp conditions with high concentrations of allergens at times. All other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Work Schedule: 2nd Shift - Monday through Friday 2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. (approximately)

Occasional weekend work if the plant is scheduled to work.

Requirements:

Previous experience working with diesel engines, heavy equipment, knowledge of D.O.T. requirements relating to equipment maintenance is preferred, but not required. Have the ability to read and understand service manuals, the ability to repair heavy duty trucks (tractor-trailers, brakes and tires, have the ability to repair forklifts.

Must have a flexible work schedule, be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with all Team Members including management.

Be able to maintain operational records, be able to operate a moffet/forklift or possess the ability to obtain the proper license.

Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record will be moving equipment on property, eventually making service calls.

Must not own, possess, or otherwise maintain any domestic, wild or exotic fowl to be considered.

 Animal Welfare Background check required.

Applicants will only be considered from the following counties in Arkansas: Carroll, Newton and Boone, Stone County in Missouri or within a 50-mile radius of the Green Forest Truck Shop.

NOTE: Job Grade/Pay will be based on level of experience and skillset.

 Starting base pay range: $19.30 up to $27.90 per hour. depending on experience and skill set.

Sign-On Bonus for newly hired mechanic $5,000. Pay out for Sign-On  $1,500 at hire,  $1000 Paid at 90 days and $2500 paid at 180 days.  (Only if applicant has not received Sign-On/Hiring bonus previously.

Benefits include:

• Health and Life Insurance starting on your first day!
• Free Education starting your first day on 175-degree programs!
• Free Telemedicine Visits
• Citizenship Assistance
• 401k and Stock Options
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Time
• Earned Time Off
• And Much More! (See below) 

More Benefits:

• Voluntary and Company Paid Life and Disability Insurances
• Full Medical, Vision, Dental, and Prescription Insurance
• Protection Pack (Roadside Assistance, Identity Theft, Financial Advice, and Global Travel Assistance)
• Health Savings and Flex Spend Accounts
• Boot Reimbursement (in-network sources or provided)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Time
• Free Mental Health Services
• Wellness Services
• Free Chaplain Services
• Discounts on thousands of programs and services through Bene place
• Discounted Home and Auto Insurance
• Voluntary Legal Assistance

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