Diesel Fleet Mechanic Technician I

Sysco Northeast Rdc; Canton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Northeast Rdc is seeking a Fleet Technician Apprentice to assist journeyman technicians in performing preventive maintenance and inspections on tractors, trailers, and related equipment. You will learn to diagnose faults and perform repairs to engines, transmissions, fuel and ignition systems, exhaust, HVAC, and lift gates.

You will document all work in SAP Work Orders and strive to become proficient in Sysco maintenance programs.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of vehicle systems and components.
• Ability to diagnose and repair electrical systems on equipment.
• Welding and cutting (gas, electric, MIG, TIG).
• Physical requirements including standing, walking, bending, and climbing.

Responsibilities

• Learn to perform inspections and preventive maintenance on tractors, trailers, and related equipment.
• Assist with diagnosing and repairing faults in engines, transmissions, fuel/ignition, exhaust, HVAC, and other systems.
• Document work in SAP Work Orders using standard formats.
• Develop proficiency in maintenance programs and fleet management software.

Skills

Vehicle systems

Electrical diagnosis

Welding & cutting

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma

2-year truck tech training

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

To assist Fleet Technician Journeyman and Fleet Technicians in providing safe, reliable and cost-efficient vehicles by learning to perform quality preventive maintenance inspections and repairs as well as learning to perform 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 Journeyman, Fleet Technician or Fleet Manager on vehicles and equipment (Tractors, Trailers, Convertor Dollies, Lift Gates, Light Duty Vehicles) to maximize the safety, reliability, and cost efficiency throughout the life cycle of the fleet to include, but not limited to First Article Inspection (FAI)/ Commerical Vehicle Inspection (CVI) (Annual) Inspections.
• Learn to perform maintenance repairs on all vehicles under the guidance of Fleet Technician Journeyman, Fleet Technician or Fleet Manager such as inspections, scheduled repairs, malfunctions and road- call repairs in a safe, efficient, and quality manner to include, but not limited to: Addressing all Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (VIR) write-ups in a timely manner, Diagnose cause of any malfunction and perform repairs to Engines, Transmissions, Fuel and Ignition Systems, Exhaust Systems (including Regen), Intake Systems, Brake Systems, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems, Lift Gate Hydraulic, Mechanical and Electrical Systems.
• Document all work performed on Work Order (SAP) using Complaint, Cause, and Correction Format.
• Learn and develop efficiency in all Maintenance Relates Sysco Computer programs.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Medium/Heavy Duty truck technical training 2-year school.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

• Current and Valid Drivers License, CDL-A Preferred.

Professional Skills

• Basic Knowledge and skill of all vehicle systems and Components.
• Understanding and skill in the diagnosis and repair of electrical systems on all equipment.
• Knowledge and skill in welding and cutting (gas, electric, MIG, TIG).
• Physical demands to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend and crawl.
• Vision abilities to include Close and Distance vision, color, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.