Career Description

Mechanic

Must be amenable to work at Imus, Cavite
Job Type
Full-Time

Job Description:
Key Duties and Responsibilities Perform preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on slaughterhouse fleet vehicles, including livestock trucks, refrigerated vans, and delivery trucks. Inspect, repair, and maintain refrigeration units (reefer systems) to ensure cold-chain integrity during meat transport. Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicles are roadworthy, sanitary, and compliant with food safety standards. Diagnose and repair diesel engines, braking systems, suspension, steering, electrical systems, and air systems. Ensure proper cleaning, sanitation, and structural integrity of truck bodies, including meat compartments and animal transport cages. Coordinate with Operations, QA, and Logistics teams regarding vehicle availability, temperature control issues, and sanitation schedules. Maintain detailed maintenance, repair, and sanitation records for audit, regulatory, and traceability purposes. Respond to emergency breakdowns to prevent delivery delays and product spoilage. Ensure compliance with DA, NMIS, LTFRB, and other applicable transport and food safety regulations. Recommend improvements in preventive maintenance programs to reduce breakdowns, spoilage risk, and operational costs. Working Conditions Exposure to workshop, slaughterhouse yard, and delivery routes May involve noise, grease, cold storage environments, and livestock areas On-call duties during peak operations or emergencies

Qualifications:
Graduate of vocational or technical course in Automotive or Diesel Mechanics. Minimum of 2–3 years experience in heavy truck, refrigerated truck, or food logistics fleet maintenance. Knowledge of refrigeration systems (reefer units) is an advantage. Familiarity with food safety, sanitation, and cold-chain handling requirements. Physically fit and capable of working in plant, yard, and roadside environments. Willing to work flexible schedules, including early dispatch hours and emergency call-outs. Skills and Competencies Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills High attention to detail, especially on food safety and sanitation Ability to prioritize repairs based on delivery and slaughter schedules Basic documentation and record-keeping skills Team-oriented with good coordination and communication abilities

Work Experience:
Atleast 1 year's

Posted
1 month ago
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