Class B Diesel Mechanic Technician

Performance Foodservice; Harahan (LA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness Day 1 benefits

Uniforms provided

Boot allowance

Paid time off

Job summary

Performance Foodservice in Harahan, LA is seeking a Fleet Maintenance Technician responsible for preventive maintenance on medium to heavy-duty trucks, trailers, and reefer units. Under minimal supervision, you will ensure road readiness, document work orders, and communicate with colleagues to keep repairs on schedule.

The role requires 2+ years of repair experience, including PMs, tire and wheel, brakes, diagnostics, electrical troubleshooting, and A/C refrigeration.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of proven medium to heavy-duty vehicle repair including PMs, tire & wheel, air & brakes, and diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on fleet diesel equipment and diagnose basic failures.
• Ensure equipment has required licensing and is roadworthy.
• Document repairs and PMs in the Enterprise Asset Management system.
• Install, replace, and repair onboard computers.
• Inspect brakes, steering, bearings and related components for proper operation.
• Perform routine maintenance such as oil changes and battery checks using hand and power tools.
• Complete other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Diesel vehicles

Electrical troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

EAM system

Job description

Position Details

• Pay up to $24.00 per hour depending on experience
• Sunday-Thursday 5:00pm - 3:30am
• Benefits Day 1 of Employment! Free Uniforms and Boot 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 Summary

Perform preventative maintenance of medium to heavy-duty trucks, trailers, reefer units, converter dolly under minimal supervision. Ensure compliance with all State and Federal trucking regulations. Communicates and interacts with co-workers professionally ensuring questions are answered accurately and in a timely manner. Technicians are responsible for the documentation, completion, and to keep current on 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 causes of basic failures/conditions and perform repairs as required.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Required Education: High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience

Required Experience: 2+ 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 A/C refrigeration

Compensation

Up to $24.00 per hour depending on experience