Class B Diesel Mechanic Technician

Performance Foodservice; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Day 1 Health & Wellness

Free Uniforms

Annual Safety Boot Allowance

Job summary

Performance Foodservice in the United States is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to service medium to heavy-duty trucks and trailers. You will perform preventive maintenance, inspect critical components, and document work orders accurately while ensuring compliance with state and federal trucking regulations.

Role requires 2+ years of fleet repair experience, proficiency with diagnostics, electrical troubleshooting, and A/C systems.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on fleet tractors, trailers and components.
• Ensure roadworthiness via licensing and registration checks.
• Document repairs and PMs in the online system for each work order.
• Install and repair onboard computers as needed.
• Inspect brakes, steering, bearings and related parts for proper operation.
• Perform routine maintenance and use hand/power tools as required.
• Handle other duties as assigned.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Diesel fleet repair

Electrical troubleshooting

Diagnostic tools

Air conditioning (A/C)

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Enterprise Asset Management

Job description

• $25.00-$29.00 per hour, depending on skills and experience
• Benefits Day 1 of Employment, Free Uniforms and Annual Safety Boot Allowance

Job Description

Position Summary

• Monday - Friday, 4:30am - 1:00pm
• $25.00-$29.00 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

$25.00-$29.00 per hour, depending on experience