Student Veterans of America Jobs

Welcome to SVA’s jobs portal, your one-stop shop for finding the most up to date source of employment opportunities. We have partnered with the National Labor Exchange to provide you this information. You may be looking for part-time employment to supplement your income while you are in school. You might be looking for an internship to add experience to your resume. And you may be completing your training ready to start a new career. This site has all of those types of jobs.

Here are a few things you should know:
  • This site is mobile friendly. You do not need a log-in or password to access information.
  • Jobs on this site are original and unduplicated and come from three sources: the Federal government, state workforce agency job banks, and corporate career websites. All jobs are vetted to ensure there are no scams, training schemes, or phishing.
  • The site is refreshed daily to remove out-of-date content.
  • The newest jobs are listed first, so use the search features to match your interests. You can look for jobs in a specific geographical location, by title or keyword, or you can use the military crosswalk. You may want to do something different from your military career, but you undoubtedly have skills from that occupation that match to a civilian job.

Job Information

Mississippi Employer Truck Shop Mechanic in Laurel, Mississippi

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Primarily responsible for performing maintenance,

including preventative maintenance, service of equipment and assisting mechanics as required.  Work in compliance with all company policies, Wayne Farms Animal Welfare Guidelines and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations.

 

     

RESPONSIBILITIES AND

TASKS:                              

  • Under general supervision, perform maintenance, including preventive maintenance, on all company tractors and trailers, light pick-up trucks, cars, and loaders, including but not limited to:
    • Servicing all vehicles, including changing oil and filters (oil, fuel, air, water, power steering, transmission, hydraulic, etc...); air fittings
    • Greasing tractors, trailers, loaders, pick-up trucks, cars, etc.
    • Checking and maintaining proper fluid levels, proper functioning of all lights and brakes, etc.
  • Help other mechanics as needed; pick up parts; replace mud flaps, etc.
  • Correctly complete mandatory computer entries and/or paperwork in a timely manner
  • Keep work area and truck shop clean including sweeping, mopping, etc.
  • Other duties as assigned

     

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent

  • NOCTI Vehicle Mechanic test Level 2 certified preferred

  • CDL License preferred

     

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

  • Basic mechanical knowledge 
  • Must supply own tools
  • Basic computer skills
  • Working knowledge of DOT rules regarding DOT equipment
  • Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate
  • Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours
  • Sound work ethic, honesty and moral character
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