Diesel Fleet Mechanic Technician I

Sysco Northeast Rdc; Pittsburgh, Northern (Allegheny County, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tool allowance

Boots & Uniforms provided

Shift differential $1.25/hr

Pay starting at $26/hr with overtime

Job summary

Sysco Northeast Rdc is seeking a Part-Time Diesel Fleet Technician I to support fleet maintenance and preventive repairs. You will learn under senior technicians to inspect, diagnose, and repair vehicles, helping maximize safety, reliability, and uptime across the fleet.

The role requires basic truck tech knowledge, willingness to learn, and adherence to company procedures. Company benefits and career growth opportunities accompany the position.

Qualifications

• Education and training in heavy-duty truck technology.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• No prior experience required; CDL preferred.
• Apprentice must own and provide all tools; company provides major tools.

Responsibilities

• Learn to perform required inspections and preventive maintenance under supervision.
• Learn to conduct Annual/First Article inspections on fleet vehicles.
• Diagnose causes of malfunctions and perform repairs per manufacturer specs.
• Follow safety and documentation procedures for work orders.
• Develop proficiency with Sysco computer programs under supervision.
• Assist with repairs to engines, transmissions, drive-line, braking, and electrical systems.

Skills

Vehicle systems knowledge

Electrical diagnosis

Welding & cutting

Computer literacy

Education

2-year heavy-duty truck tech training (preferred)

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Sysco diagnostic tools

Diagnostic software

Job description

Part-Time Diesel Fleet Technician I (DFT I)
Backyard Mechanics & Students Encouraged to Apply!

• Pay: Starting at $26.00/hour, based on qualifications, with overtime opportunities available.
• Shift Schedule: Tuesday through Friday, 12:00 PM - 10:30 PM
• Shift Differential: Additional $1.25/hour
• Tool Allowance: $600 annually, paid in two semi-annual installments.
• Boot Allowance & Uniforms: Provided by the company.
• Outstanding benefits - www.syscobenefits.com
• Excellent full time career with a stable and growing company
• 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 manufacturer 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 will be required to complete Sysco SIU training modules for safety and other required courses.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear.

• The employee is frequently required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend or crawl.

• The employee is occasionally required to sit and must frequently lift and/or move up to 100lbs.

• The employee is Repair work requires excellent hand and finger dexterity used for wrenches, hand tools, and other shop equipment.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

Working Conditions

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is occasionally exposed to wet, hot, extreme cold and/or humid conditions; and moving mechanical parts and may be required to work in confined spaces.
• The associate works non-traditional business hours including evenings, nights, weekends, holidays and on-call.
• The associate may occasionally be required to travel to other operating companies or the corporate office as business needs dictate (i.e. training, business continuation, etc.).
• The associate is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and confined spaces.
• The associate is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.