Truck Technician

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 hours

Schedule

3rd Shift Alternating Weeks

8:00pm-6:30 Sunday - Wednesday

8:00pm-6:30am Monday-Thursday

Onsite

Location

555 McKee Drive, Gentry AR 72734

Job Summary

McKee 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.

• 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)

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