Class A Diesel Mechanic Technician

Performance Foodservice; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Performance Foodservice in Richmond, VA is seeking a skilled diesel truck technician to diagnose and repair medium to heavy-duty trucks, trailers, and reefer units. This role requires hands-on maintenance, accurate documentation, and adherence to trucking regulations.

You will perform road calls as needed and participate in on-site and preventive maintenance tasks to keep our fleet running safely and efficiently. Training and growth opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of medium to heavy-duty vehicle repair experience.
• Experience with PMs, tires and wheels, air brakes, and diagnostics.
• Minimum 2 years in A/C refrigeration.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on tractors, trailers, refrigeration units, and converters.
• Inspect brake systems, steering, bearings and replace parts as needed.
• Ensure roadworthiness with valid licensing and registrations.
• Document work orders for repairs and maintenance in the online system.
• Install, replace, and repair onboard computers.
• Train other employees.
• Perform road call service as required.

Skills

Diagnostics

Electrical troubleshooting

PMs

AC refrigeration

Brake systems

Education

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent

Tools

Enterprise Asset Management system

Job description

• $36.00 - $40.00 per hour, depending on experience
• Sunday-Thursday 2:00 p.m. - 10:30 a.m.
• Internal and External Training Courses provided, Free Uniforms, Annual Safety Boot Allowance, and $500 Annual Tool Allowance
  

Job Description

Position Details

• $36.00 - $40.00 per hour, depending on experience
• Sunday-Thursday 2:00 p.m. - 10:30 a.m.
• Internal and External Training Courses provided, Free Uniforms, Annual Safety Boot Allowance, and $500 Annual Tool Allowance
  

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

$36.00 - $40.00 per hour, depending on experience