Diesel Fleet Mechanic Technician I

FreshPoint Oahu, Ltd. (FreshPoint Hawaii, LLC); Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual tool allowance

Benefits package

Paid training

OT available

Job summary

Sysco Iowa, Inc. is seeking a Fleet Technician Trainee to support preventive maintenance and repairs, helping reduce road downtime and improve fleet reliability.

You will learn inspections (FAI/CVI), perform maintenance under guidance, and build skills across engines, transmissions, electrical and HVAC systems. This is a full-time role with a 3rd shift (Sun-Thu), offering paid training, OT opportunities, and a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required for entry-level technician role.
• CDL Preferred but not required to start.
• Basic knowledge of vehicle systems and components.
• Basic knowledge of electrical systems in vehicles.
• Welding and cutting (gas, electric, MIG, TIG) knowledge is a plus.
• Basic computer skills and software literacy helpful.

Responsibilities

• Learn to perform required inspections and preventive maintenance under guidance.
• Learn to perform inspections (FAI/CVI) on fleet vehicles as per regulations.
• Perform maintenance repairs under supervision to maximize safety and reliability.
• Diagnose malfunctions and repair to manufacturer specifications.
• Document all work on work orders accurately.
• Develop proficiency in Sysco computer programs.

Skills

No experience required

CDL Preferred

Vehicle systems knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

Welding and cutting

Computer skills

Education

Medium/Heavy Duty truck training

High school diploma

Job description

Company: US0039 Sysco Iowa, Inc.

Sales Territory: None

Zip Code: 50021

Travel Percentage: 0

Compensation Information: The pay range provided is not indicative of Sysco's actual pay range but is merely algorithmic and provided for generalized comparison. Factors that may be used to determine rate of pay include specific skills, work location, work experience and other individualized factors.

Pay : $19 to $27 per hour. Paid training and OT is available.

Shift Availability : 3rd Shift, Sunday through Thursday

Shift Differential : Yes, $2/HR for 2nd Shift and $3/HR for 3rd shift

Annual tool allowance : $500 Per Year

Outstanding benefits package: www.syscobenefits.com

Full‑time career opportunity with a stable and growing company

Career Growth Move your career FORWARD with Sysco Foods!

JOB SUMMARY

To assist Fleet Technician II and Fleet Technician III in providing safe, reliable and cost-efficient vehicles by learning to perform quality preventive maintenance inspections and repairs as well as learning to diagnosis and repair as required to prevent breakdowns on road, reduce vehicle downtime and improve total fleet reliability.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Learn to perform required inspections and preventive maintenance under the guidance of fleet technician II & III or fleet manager on vehicles and equipment to maximize the safety, reliability, and cost efficiency throughout the life cycle of the fleet.
• Learn to perform FAI/CVI (Annual) (First Article Inspection - Commercial Vehicle Inspection) inspections on all fleet vehicles including tractors, trailers, converter dollies, light-duty vehicles, and any other company-owned equipment under the guidance of fleet technician II & III or fleet supervisor or manager in accordance with all federal, state and local legal and regulatory agencies. (Includes all state-required inspections and frequencies).
• Learn to perform quality preventive maintenance inspections per company methods under the guidance of fleet technician II & III, fleet supervisor or manager on all fleet vehicles including tractors, trailers, converter dollies, lift-gates, light-duty vehicles, and any other company-owned equipment.
• Learn to perform quality maintenance repairs under the guidance of fleet technician II & III or fleet supervisor or manager as required to maximize safety and reliability on all fleet vehicles including tractors, trailers, converter dollies, lift-gates, light-duty vehicles, and any company-owned equipment.
• Learn to perform maintenance repairs on all vehicles under the guidance of fleet technician II & III or fleet supervisor or managers such as inspections, scheduled repairs, malfunctions and road-call repairs in a safe, efficient, timely and quality manner.
• Address all driver vehicle inspection report write-ups timely, efficiently and correctly the first time under the guidance of fleet technician II & III or fleet supervisor or manager.
• Diagnose cause of any malfunction and perform repairs to manufacturers specifications including but not limited to engines, transmissions and clutches, drive-line, differential, steering and suspension, fuel and ignition system, exhaust systems (including regeneration systems), intake systems, electrical systems, brake systems, HVAC systems and lift-gate hydraulic, mechanical and electrical systems under the guidance of fleet technician II & III or fleet supervisor or manager.
• Follow procedures including documenting all work performed on work order using complaint, cause, and correction format under the guidance of fleet technician II & III or fleet supervisor or manager.
• Learn and develop efficiency in Sysco computer programs under the guidance of fleet technician II & III or fleet supervisor or manager.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education
  • Medium/Heavy Duty truck technical training 2-year school (preferred)
  • l High school diploma or equivalent required
• Experience
  • No experience required
  • Current and valid driver's license (CDL Preferred)
• Professional Skills
  • Basic knowledge and skill of all vehicle systems and components
  • Basic knowledge and skill in diagnosis and repair of electrical systems on all equipment
  • Basic knowledge and skill in welding and cutting (gas, electric, MIG, TIG)
  • Basic computer skills and knowledge
• Qualifications
  • Technicians must own and provide all tools (diagnostic equipment and major tools provided by Sysco) necessary to perform all maintenance inspections, repair and diagnostics.
  • Apprentice will have performance reviews regularly to determine areas of improvement and areas that require additional training and development
  • Annual Inspector Certification Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Preferred, Not Required)
  • Brake Inspector Certification Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Preferred, Not Required)
  • ASE certifications - Automotive or Medium/Heavy Duty Trucks (Preferred, Not Required)
  • 609 HVAC Certification (Preferred, Not Required)
  • Working knowledge of computer-based diagnostic software for OEM's and component manufacturers
  • Apprentice wil