Diesel Fleet Mechanic Technician II

TieTalent; Riviera Beach (FL); On-site; USD 34,663 - 49,369; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on bonus for New Hires up to $7,500

Stable career opportunities

Major tools provided by Sysco

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled technician to ensure the reliability and efficiency of their fleet. This role involves performing preventive maintenance, conducting inspections, and diagnosing vehicle issues to minimize downtime. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fleet maintenance, with the ability to work on various vehicle systems and components. Join this dynamic team and advance your career in a stable and growing environment, where your expertise will contribute to the overall success and safety of the fleet.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in fleet maintenance and repair required.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and necessary certifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections on fleet vehicles.
• Diagnose and repair vehicle malfunctions to manufacturer specifications.

Skills

Fleet Maintenance

Preventive Maintenance

Electrical Systems Diagnosis

Welding

Computer Skills

DOT Regulations Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medium / Heavy Duty Truck Technical Training

Tools

Diagnostic Equipment

Hand Tools

Job description

• Pay: $30.50 per hour based on experience
• Sign on bonus for New Hires: up to $7,500
• Excellent full time career with a stable and growing company
• Move your Career FORWARD with SYSCO FOODS!

JOB SUMMARY

To provide safe, reliable and cost-efficient vehicles by performing quality preventive maintenance inspections and repairs as well as performing expert diagnosis and repair as required to prevent breakdowns on road, reduce vehicle downtime and improve total fleet reliability.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform required inspections and preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment within planned time tolerances to maximize safety, reliability, and cost efficiency throughout the life cycle of the fleet.
• Perform FAI/CVI (Annual) inspections on all fleet vehicles including tractors, trailers, converter dollies, light-duty vehicles, and any other company-owned equipment in accordance with all federal, state and local legal and regulatory agencies.
• Perform quality preventive maintenance inspections per company methods on all fleet vehicles including tractors, trailers, converter dollies, lift-gates, light-duty vehicles, and any other company-owned equipment.
• Perform quality maintenance repairs 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.
• Address all Driver Vehicle Inspection Report write-ups timely and efficiently.
• Diagnose the 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, intake systems, electrical systems, brake systems, HVAC systems and lift-gate hydraulic, mechanical and electrical systems.
• Follow procedures including documenting all work performed on work orders.
• Learn and develop efficiency in Sysco computer programs.
• Proficient in electrical meter testing.
• Knowledge of controls and electric (DC) low voltage.
• Electric motor knowledge (DC).
• Complete electrical repairs and welding projects as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Medium / Heavy Duty truck technical training.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Experience

• 2-year school and 1 year of experience or 3 years of experience in fleet maintenance and repair.
• Current and valid driver's license.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

• Annual Inspector Certification, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.
• Brake Inspector Certification, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.
• ASE certifications; Automotive or Medium/Heavy Duty Trucks (Preferred, Not Required).
• 609 HVAC Certification.

Professional Skills

• Working knowledge of computer-based diagnostic software for OEM's and component manufacturers.
• Must provide own tools (diagnostic equipment and major tools provided by Sysco) necessary to perform all maintenance repair and diagnostics.
• Expert knowledge and skill of all vehicle systems and components.
• Moderate knowledge and skill in diagnosis and repair of electrical systems on all equipment.
• Moderate knowledge and skill in Preventive Maintenance Inspections and repair.
• Basic knowledge and skill in welding and cutting (gas, electric, MIG, TIG).
• Basic computer skills and knowledge.
• Moderate knowledge of all DOT (FMCSA) regulations.
• Basic knowledge of OSHA safety regulations.
• Basic knowledge of environmental regulations.
• The employee is required to have 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.
• Ability to operate various pieces of equipment.
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, reach.
• Ability to push/pull.
• Ability to lift/carry.
• Ability to grasp tools.
• Ability to perform repetitive motion with wrenches and hand tools.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms. 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 100 lbs.
• 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.
• 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.