Diesel Mechanic Technician B at Performance Foodservice summary:
The Diesel Mechanic Technician B is responsible for repairing, maintaining, and overhauling the company's fleet diesel equipment to ensure safe operations and compliance with industry standards. This position includes performing preventative maintenance on medium to heavy-duty trucks, conducting inspections, and documenting repairs in an online system. With competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities, the role supports the vital food distribution system in a safe and inclusive work environment.
Job Description:
Position Details:- Pay: Up to $26.46 per hour to start
- 2nd shift Mon-Fri 3:30pm-11:30pm OR 3rd Shift Sun-Thursday 11:30pm-7:30am (shift differential for overnights)
- Benefits Day 1 of Employment, Free Uniforms, Boot Allowance and Meals Provided
We Deliver the Goods:- Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
- Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system
- Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect
Position Purpose:We value the safety of our associates! The Diesel Technician - Class B keeps our associates safe by repairing, maintaining, and overhauling all company fleet diesel equipment to ensure a safe operation for associates’ usage and ensure compliance standards are met.
Primary Responsibilities: The Diesel Technician – Class B performs preventative maintenance of medium to heavy-duty trucks, trailers, reefer units, and convertor dollies under minimal supervision. Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:
- Completes and performs preventative maintenance on minor repairs and standard component inspections/ repairs of fleet diesel equipment (tractors, trailers, refrigeration units). Identifies root cause of basic failures/conditions and performs repairs as required.
- Ensures equipment has required licensing and registration prior to being deemed as “roadworthy”.
- Completes thorough documentation for work orders of repairs and preventative maintenance through the online Enterprise Asset Management system.
- Installs, replaces, and repairs onboard computers.
- Inspects brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition which may require replacement of parts.
- Performs routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries and lubricating equipment and machinery requiring the use of hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, and precision instruments, as well as power tools such as pneumatic wrenches, welding equipment, and jacks and hoists.
- Trains/provides guidance to other Mechanics.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualification:
High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
3 - 5 years of proven medium to heavy-duty vehicle repair including PM's, tire & wheel, air & air disc brakes, diagnosis, computerized diagnostics, electrical troubleshooting, electronic component repair and experience in refrigeration.
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