3rd Shift Full Time - Fleet Technician

Gordon Food Service, Inc.; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Wellness reimbursement

Profit sharing

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Gordon Food Service in Springfield, OH is seeking a Fleet Technician for the 3rd shift (Sunday-Thursday, 10 pm–6 am). The role focuses on inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing diesel and gas engines, refrigeration units, and related heavy-duty equipment within our private fleet.

You will perform preventative maintenance, road calls, and ensure safety and reliability of rolling stock, with opportunities to advance from apprentice to skilled technician.

Qualifications

• Apprentice level basic mechanical knowledge.
• Skilled level able to inspect frames, pintle boxes, and side rails.
• Able to diagnose and repair components (e.g. starters, alternators, batteries).
• Volvo Online Training modules C & D completed.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, maintains, and repairs Diesel and Gas engines, refrigeration units, and related systems for heavy-duty tractors, trailers, and reefer units.
• Performs diagnostic testing to identify malfunctions and repairs.
• Performs daily inspections and preventive maintenance; follows up on driver write-ups.
• Drives and moves equipment, participates in road calls for repairs.
• Maintains a clean, organized work environment and reports status to management.

Skills

Apprentice level basic mechanical知识

Skilled level inspection of frames and

Diagnose and repair components

Volvo Online Training modules C & D

Tools

Fleet Focus

Job description

Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. See below for a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you... Fleet Technician Location: 4980 Gateway Blvd. Springfield, OH Gordon Food Service takes pride in delivering seamless order processing and delivery to our customers. Our 11 fleet shops across the US maintain over 3,000 tractors and trailers (reefer units) for our private, company-owned fleet. As a Fleet technician at the Skilled (basic skill) level requires less supervision, direction and/or assistance to make typical GFS diagnosis and repairs. Any diagnosis or repair made by a Skilled technician may need to be reviewed and/or inspected by a supervisor or a mentoring Master technician. We are open to an Apprentice or Skilled Tech!

Schedule: Sunday-Thursday - 3rd Shift. 10 pm- 6 am

Affordable benefits plans start on day one!

• Weekly pay
• Wellness reimbursement
• Profit sharing
• 401(k) with company match

95% of leadership is hired from within GFS - start your career here!

Essential Functions:

• Inspects, maintains, and repairs Diesel engines, Gas Engines, refrigeration units, and all systems/components related to heavy-duty tractors, trailers, and refrigeration units.
• Performs and interprets diagnostic testing to determine malfunctions on all equipment types.
• Performs daily inspection and preventative maintenance of equipment and follow-up on driver’s write-ups to make repairs as necessary.
• Performs general cutting and welding as necessary.
• Makes road calls to repair equipment as necessary.
• Assists in the repair of shop equipment including garage doors and all power tools.
• Determines if rolling stock is safe to operate or needs to be serviced.
• Completes all reporting accurately and promptly and communicates the status of current assignments to management.
• Maintains a clean and organized work environment.
• Operates all equipment safely and efficiently.
• Drives vehicles and moves equipment in, out, and around the shop.
• Delivers and/or picks up techs at vendors when equipment needs additional service.
• May be required to drive a company vehicle to another garage or to meet another fleet technician for parts.
• Follows all safety protocols.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Apprentice Level Basic mechanical knowledge
• Skilled Level Able to properly inspect frames, pintle boxes, and side rails
• Able to Identify major components
• Competent using Fleet Focus
• Able to perform GFS Preventative Maintenance (PM) inspection
• Able to diagnose and repair components (i.e. starters, alternators, batteries, etc…)
• Able to diagnose and repair lighting issues
• Has completed the first half of Volvo Online Training (modules C & D)
• Able to weld steel
• Able to diagnose and repair brake system (also able to explain Service side and Emergency side)

BE PART OF AN AMAZING CULTURE WHERE WHAT MATTERS TO YOU, MATTERS TO US! Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon our workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to [e-mail] and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line. All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free. Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug tests.

For more than 125 years, Gordon Food Service has delivered uncompromised quality and heartfelt service. From a butter-and-egg delivery service, it has grown into the largest family-operated foodservice business in North America. Today, the company serves customers from restaurants, to healthcare and education, across the U.S. and Canada through its distribution network and more than 180 retail stores.