Class B Diesel Mechanic Technician

Performance Foodservice; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Day 1 of Employment

Free Uniforms

Annual Safety Boot Allowance

Job summary

Performance Foodservice is seeking a maintenance technician to perform preventative maintenance and repairs on a fleet of medium to heavy-duty trucks and related equipment. The role requires diagnosing issues, ensuring roadworthiness, and accurate documentation of work orders in a centralized system.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of repair experience, including PMs, brakes, electrical diagnostics, and A/C refrigeration.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of proven medium to heavy-duty vehicle repair including PMs, tire & wheel, air & air disc brakes, diagnosis, computerized diagnostics, electrical troubleshooting, electronic component repair and experience in A/C refrigeration.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on medium to heavy-duty fleet diesel equipment and identify root causes of basic failures.
• Ensure equipment has required licensing and registration prior to roadworthiness.
• Document work orders of repairs and PMs in the online Enterprise Asset Management system.
• Install, replace, and repair onboard computers.
• Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings and other parts for proper operation, with parts replacement as needed.
• Conduct routine maintenance such as oil changes, battery checks, lubrication, using hand and power tools.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Preventative maintenance

Diagnostics

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools

Onboard computer installation

Enterprise Asset Management system

Job description

Job Description

Position Summary:

• Sunday - Thursday, 4:30pm - 1:30am
• $24.00-$27.00 per hour, depending on skills and experience
• Benefits Day 1 of Employment, Free Uniforms and Annual Safety 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

• $24.00-$27.00 per hour