3rd Shift Full Time - FleetTechnician

Gordon Food Service; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits on day one

Weekly pay

Wellness reimbursement

Profit sharing

401(k) with company match

Internal promotion

Job summary

Gordon Food Service in Springfield, OH is seeking a Fleet Technician to inspect, diagnose, and repair diesel engines, refrigeration units, and related heavy-duty equipment. The role supports preventive maintenance and on-site repairs with strong emphasis on safety and teamwork.

Open to Apprentice or Skilled Tech, the position runs Sunday-Thursday on the 3rd shift (10 pm–6 am). Benefits include weekly pay, wellness reimbursement, and opportunities for growth within the company.

Qualifications

• Apprentice or Skilled technician level accepted with Diesel/Engines knowledge.
• Familiar with fleet repair and preventative maintenance.
• Ability to diagnose and repair multiple vehicle systems.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and repair diesel/gas engines and refrigeration units for heavy-duty tractors, trailers, and related systems.
• Perform diagnostic testing to identify malfunctions across equipment types.
• Daily inspection and preventive maintenance; follow-up on driver write-ups.
• Cutting and welding as needed; road calls to repair equipment.
• Assist in shop equipment repairs and ensure rolling stock safety.
• Complete reports and communicate status to management; maintain organized work area.
• Operate equipment safely and move vehicles; may drive company vehicle to other sites.
• Adhere to safety protocols and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic mechanical

Inspect frames & rails

Identify components

Fleet Focus

PM inspection

Diagnostics & repair

Lighting repair

Welding steel

Brake system repair

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...

FleetTechnician

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

Total Rewards at GFS

• Affordable benefits plansstart 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 their 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.