Class A Diesel Mechanic Technician

Performance Foodservice; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 benefits

Job summary

Performance Foodservice is seeking a skilled automotive technician to diagnose and repair medium to heavy-duty trucks, trailers, and related equipment in Houma, LA. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, component inspections, and road-call services to keep fleet operations efficient.

Responsibilities cover diagnostics, electrical troubleshooting, and repair of refrigeration components, with training provided to staff and adherence to State and Federal trucking regulations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 5-7 years experience in medium to heavy-duty vehicle repair including PMs.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in A/C refrigeration.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on fleet diesel equipment.
• Inspect brakes, steering, wheel bearings, and related systems.
• Ensure roadworthiness licenses and registrations.
• Document all repairs and PMs in the Enterprise Asset Management system.
• Install, replace, and repair onboard computers.
• Perform road call services as needed.
• Train other employees.
• Perform other related duties.

Skills

Vehicle repair

Diagnostics

Electrical troubleshooting

AC refrigeration

Education

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent

Job description

• $30.00 per hour or more depending on experience and skill level
• Free Uniforms, Safety Boot Allowance and Benefits Day 1 of Employment

Job Description

Position Details

• Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
• $30.00 per hour or more depending on experience and skill level
• Free Uniforms, Safety Boot Allowance and Benefits Day 1 of Employment

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

Responsible for diagnosing and repairing medium to heavy-duty trucks, trailers, reefer units, converter dolly and maintenance vehicles under minimal supervision. Ensure compliance with all State and Federal trucking regulations. Communicates and interacts with co-workers. Technicians are responsible for the documentation, completion, and keeping the work orders for all repairs and parts used daily. The position will be required to perform road call services as needed.

Primary Responsibilities

• Complete and perform preventative maintenance on minor repairs and standard component inspections/ repairs of fleet diesel equipment (tractors, trailers, refrigeration units) as well as, identifying root cause of basic failures/conditions and perform repairs as required
• Inspect 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
• Ensure equipment has required licensing and registration prior to being deemed as "roadworthy"
• Complete thorough documentation for work orders of repairs and preventative maintenance through the online Enterprise Asset Management system
• Install, replace, and repair onboard computers
• Use 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
• Perform 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
• Train other employees
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent

Required Experience: 5 - 7 Years

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 a minimum of 2 years' experience in A/C refrigeration.

Compensation

$30.00 per hour or more depending on experience