McKee Foods: Truck Technician

Position Description Best known for Little Debbie® snack cakes, Americas leading snack cake brand, Sunbelt Bakery® granola products, and Drakes Cakes®, McKee Foods Corporation is seeking a Class 8 Truck Technician.

This position will be conducting repairs and maintenance on gas and/or diesel engines and trailers.

The ideal candidate has the potential to work, learn and grow with us throughout his/her career.

This is an exciting opportunity to gain valuable experience with a company that is committed to providing consumers with quality products at an excellent value.

McKee Foods Corporation, a privately-held, family-owned bakery, has been in business since 1934.

We have a long history of innovation and treating employees with respect, and a deeply held belief in the importance of doing business with integrity.

Schedule 2nd ShiftWeek 1: Monday Thursday, 1:45 p.M.

12:15 a.M.Week 2: Sunday Wednesday, 1:45 p.M.

12:15 a.M.

Job Summary A Truck Technician repairs and maintains heavy duty trucks, trailers, yard tractors, cars, pickups, vans and the truck garage and equipment.

Required Qualifications6-12 months experience in a garage environment or vocational schoolCapable of reading schematics, wiring diagrams, blue prints, etc.Good perception, judgment and decision making skillsGood oral and written communication skills and the ability to work in a team environmentAbility to document and process informationMust have tools to support general Class 8 truck and trailer repairsCapable of performing tire and wheel break-down, build up, balancing and alignmentKnowledgeable in performing diagnostic checks on electrical systemsAble to diagnose fuel and lubrication system problems and make repairsCapable of performing repairs and adjustments on tractor, trailer ABS and air brake systems, differentials, clutches, drive line, suspensions, transmissions and steeringExperience in performing trailer repairsAbility to perform heavy lifting 50+ pounds on a regular basisMust have or be able to obtain McKee Foods LTO (Lift Truck Operator) license within 90 days on the job (includes a good driving record and meeting vision requirements to drive a lift truck at McKee Foods)Must have or be able to obtain ASE Medium/Heavy Duty certifications based on the pay level at the time of hire as prescribed in the technicians syllabus.

The required certification must be obtained within one year of the hire dateMust have EPA approved air conditioning certification or obtain within 30 days on the jobMust be able to work overtime, or other shifts when necessaryWilling to travel for training, and other process improvement events Preferred QualificationsTwo years experience performing heavy duty truck and trailer maintenance or equivalent education with a Diploma in Diesel and Truck Technology from an accredited Technical SchoolGeneral computer knowledge and skillsCertified WelderA Class A CDL may be required based on business needs Benefits Competitive pay scale401(k) with matching contributionsHealth insurance, including prescription drug planDental insuranceVision care planLife insurancePaid time off (for vacation, holidays, sick time, personal time, etc.)Direct deposit payrollCredit UnionShift differential payExercise and recreation facilityProfit-sharing programShort Term and Long Term Disability Insurance (Premiums Paid by the Company)