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Tyson Foods · Onsite · Wilkesboro Service Center - Wilkesboro, North Carolina

Job Details:

Pay is $26.20 per hour PLUS an additional $2.00 per hour shift differential.

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Must be able to understand labels, read recipes, follow instructions, and communicate effectively.

Motor Vehicle Requirement (18 years of age, valid state driver's license, and no DUI/DWI’s within the last 12 months).OFFICAL MVR RECORD must be checked POST-OFFER and RECEIVED by Tyson before applicant will be moved into position.

MUST HAVE 6 MONTHS WORK HISTORY in the last 12 months documented within your application’s work history and/or resume. Can be a combination of employers as long as it is within the past 12 months or your application will not be reviewed.

REHIRES ARE SUBJECT TO A 91 DAY WAIT PERIOD, determined from their last date of employment, to apply for FRESH PLANT.

CANDIDATES THAT HAVE WORKED FOR TYSON FOODS OR TYSON AFFILIATES 3 OR MORE TIMES WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR REHIRE.

MUST PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AS TASKED BY ADMINISTRATION.

MUST BE SAFE AND OBSERVE ALL OF TYSONS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.

Automotive/Diesel Mechanic

This position is responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of a variety of equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, fire fans, automobiles, and diesel trucks. The Automotive/Diesel Mechanic must possess knowledge of vehicle and equipment repair, including rebuilding transmissions, rear ends, engines, and performing all facets of automotive and diesel maintenance.

Responsibilities include diagnosing mechanical issues, performing preventative maintenance, repairing equipment to minimize downtime, and ensuring all equipment operates safely and efficiently. Team members must be able to read and write, possess basic math skills, and communicate effectively with supervisors and other team members.

The position requires flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and additional hours as needed. Candidates must maintain good attendance and be able to perform the physical requirements of the job, including frequent use of hands, legs, and feet; bending, twisting, turning, kneeling, and working in various positions while servicing equipment. Team members must also be able to walk and stand for extended periods throughout the duration of their shift.


Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

2ND SHIFT (United States of America)

Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.

Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.


The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.


Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.


We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.


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Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.

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How this Maintenance Technician salary compares

This role pays $54,496/yr — in line with the typical range for Maintenance Technician roles.

$44,283 median $59,696 $81,538

Typical range $49,920–$70,928/yr, from 3,235 comparable Maintenance Technician listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Maintenance Technician salary insights →

About Tyson Foods

Our team members make the difference. If you are ready to grow your career with an industry leader and want to positively impact the team and community around you, then join us in helping us in raising expectations. Join us on the journey. At Tyson, we feed the world like family. Our Talent Strategy is to Attract, Grow, Reward and Retain the best talent, and we believe that our Culture is the connecting thread that drives that strategy! We strive to be a talent magnet to establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where team members can grow their career while growing the business. We are a high performing organization where team members are rewarded (Pay, Benefits and Recogn

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