Diesel Fleet Mechanic & Diagnostics Expert

Core-Mark; Illinois; On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Day 1 of Employment

Free Uniforms

Annual Safety Boot Allowance

Job summary

Performance Food Group is seeking a fleet maintenance technician to service medium-to-heavy duty trucks and trailers. You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose issues, and repair essential fleet equipment, ensuring road readiness and accurate maintenance documentation.

Successful candidates will have at least 2 years of relevant repair experience, a high school diploma, and may hold an associate degree or CDL A.

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
• Preferred Education: Associates/2-year technical - Vocational / Trade School Diploma
• CDL A Preferred
• Preferred Experience: 3 + 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
• Preferred Professional Certification(s): Preferred certifications in tire & wheel, brakes, AC &/or EPA, DOT inspections, transmissions, engines, ASE Heavy Duty

Responsibilities

• Complete and perform preventative maintenance on 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.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Diagnostics

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience

Associates/2-year technical - Vocational / Trade School Diploma

Tools

Enterprise Asset Management

Job description

Performance Food Group is seeking a fleet maintenance technician to service medium-to-heavy duty trucks and trailers. You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose issues, and repair essential fleet equipment, ensuring road readiness and accurate maintenance documentation.

Successful candidates will have at least 2 years of relevant repair experience, a high school diploma, and may hold an associate degree or CDL A.