Truck Technician (2nd Shift)

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

$24.43-$40.77 / hour, depending on experience and qualifications
Plus $1.00 / hr. shift premium for 2nd shift hours

Schedule

2nd Shift, Rotating Schedule
Sunday through Thursday, 3 PM - 1:30 AM
4-day workweeks, rotating number of days off with 2- and 4-day weekends

Location

555 McKee Drive, Gentry AR 72734

Job Summary

McKee Foods is seeking a Truck Technician to join our Fleet Maintenance team. Job responsibility include repairs and maintains heavy duty trucks, trailers, yard tractors, cars, pickups, vans and the truck garage and equipment

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 6-12 months in a garage setting or relevant vocational training

• Technical Proficiency:
  • Skilled in reading schematics, wiring diagrams, and blueprints
  • Experience with tire/wheel breakdown, assembly, balancing, and alignment
  • Able to perform diagnostics on electrical, fuel, lubrication, and brake systems, as well as repairs on differentials, clutches, suspensions, transmissions, and steering
  • Familiar with trailer repair procedures
• Tools: Must have tools to support general Class 8 truck and trailer repairs
• Physical Requirements: Able to lift 50+ pounds regularly
• Communication: Effective oral and written skills for team collaboration
• Documentation: Competent in processing and documenting information
• Certifications:
  • ASE Medium/Heavy Duty certification (within one year of hire)
  • EPA air conditioning certification (within 30 days of hire)
  • McKee Foods LTO (Lift Truck Operator) license (within 90 days of hire)
• Availability: Willing to work overtime, alternative shifts, and travel for training or improvement events

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of experience performing heavy duty truck and trailer maintenance or equivalent education with a Diploma in Diesel and Truck Technology from an accredited Technical School
• General computer knowledge and skills
• Certified Welder
• A Class A CDL 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)

**EOE, including disability/veterans**