Truck Technician

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

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

Schedule

2nd Shift Rotating

Week 1: Sunday - Wednesday, 1:45 p.m. - 12:15 a.m.

Week 2: Monday - Thursday, 1:45 p.m. - 12:15 a.m.

Location

Fleet Maintenance

10260 McKee Road, Collegedale TN 37315

Job Summary

McKee Foods is seeking a Truck Technician to join our Fleet Maintenance team. Job responsibility includes repairing and maintaining heavy duty trucks, trailers, yard tractors, cars, pickups, vans and the truck garage 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**