Mechanic Trainee - Fleet Vehicles

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Must have a current Driver's License.
• Have an interest in automobiles and mechanics of all types.
• Possesses willingness to gain mechanical knowledge of cars and trucks.
• Basic understanding of mechanics and engines
• Ability to listen and absorb information, as well as the ability to relate information clearly to others.
• Must work with many different types of tools, using them regularly while repairing vehicles.
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
• Work Environment & Physical Demands
• Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
• Regular exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, and airborne particles.
• Occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, which require the use of safety equipment.
• Exposure to noise levels that can fluctuate between moderate and high decibels.
• Responsible for following all environmental laws and procedures to which Smithfield subscribes.
• Reads and understands company's emergency notification process and is responsible for reviewing that policy at their work site.
• Reports all environmental issues immediately to their supervisor.
• Relocation Package Available
• No
• EEO Information
• If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.
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Benefits

Additional Information

If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub.If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub. Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special - a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact. Apply Now! Your Opportunity Compensation $18.25 hourly start pay. The Mechanic Trainee will perform automotive inspections and repairs in keeping with Company standards. Core Responsibilities PM vehicle fleet Perform standard vehicle repairs on their own, tasks such as changing brake pads and rotors, replacing vehicle fluids, and replacing car batteries. Use company-created automobile checklists to determine which repairs are needed on vehicles scheduled to be serviced. Mechanic Trainees learn how to repair vehicles through formal training sessions and hands-on work tasks supervised by auto mechanics. Create written labor, time, and parts cost estimates for needed vehicle repairs. Test before and after the repair procedure Routinely disconnect batteries inside vehicles and hook them up to an in-shop testing device to determine their functionality. Take apart car and truck engines, as well as other parts of the vehicle, such as sidewall panels and floorboards. Order new parts for vehicles over the phone and online. Speak with employees to learn the nature of their vehicle problems, explain repair processes.

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