Diesel Fleet Mechanic Technician III

North American Transportation Management Institute; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Annual tool allowance

Annual boot allowance

Outstanding benefits

Career advancement with Sysco Foods

Job summary

North American Transportation Management Institute provides a safe, reliable fleet through preventive maintenance inspections and expert diagnoses. You will perform required inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs on tractors, trailers, and related equipment, ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards and company procedures.

The role supports 3rd shift (Mon-Fri, 3:00 PM–12:00 AM) with a competitive up-to-$41.30/hour pay, shift differential, and annual tool and boot allowances.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CDL preferred but not required.
• 2-year school plus 4 years experience OR 5 years fleet maintenance and repair experience.
• ASE certifications and EPA HVAC certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections and preventive maintenance on fleet vehicles to maximize safety, reliability and cost efficiency.
• Conduct annual inspections on all fleet vehicles per regulations and state requirements.
• Perform quality maintenance and repairs on tractors, trailers, reefer units and related equipment.
• Diagnose malfunctions and repair engines, transmissions, brakes, HVAC and electrical systems per manufacturer specs.
• Document work on work orders and mentor junior Fleet Technicians.
• May perform moderate supervisory roles when managers are unavailable.

Skills

Vehicle systems

Electrical diagnosis

Refrigeration systems

Preventive maintenance

Welding

DOT regulations

OSHA safety

Environmental regs

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDL preferred

Truck maintenance training

Tools

Electrical meter testing

Brake inspector knowledge

ASE certifications

EPA 608/609 HVAC

Job description

• Pay : Up to $41.30/hour, based on experience
• 3rd Shift available, Monday to Friday 03:00 PM - 12:00 AM
• Shift Differential available
• $600 Annual Tool Allowance
• Annual Boot Allowance
• 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 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 with in planned time tolerances to maximize the 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. (Includes all state-required inspections and frequencies).
• Perform quality preventive maintenance inspections per company methods on all fleet vehicles including tractors, trailers, converter dollies, refrigeration units (Reefer), 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.
• Perform preventive maintenance, diagnosis and repair to refrigeration units (Reefer).
• Address all Driver Vehicle Inspection Report write ups timely, and efficiently.
• 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.
• Follow procedures including documenting all work performed on work orders.
• Mentor, teach and share expertise with Fleet Technician I and II to aid in their development to positions of greater responsibility.
• May perform moderate supervisory roles when Fleet Manager or Fleet Supervisors are not accessible.
• Proficient in electrical meter testing
• Knowledge of controls and electric (DC (distribution center) low voltage
• Electric motor knowledge (DC)
• Complete electrical repairs and welding projects as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• High school diploma or GED required
• Current and valid driver's license (CDL Preferred, Not Required)

Experience

• Medium / Heavy Duty truck technical training
• 2-year school and 4 years of experience OR
• 5 years of experience in fleet maintenance and repair

Certifications, Licenses and/or Registrations

• Annual Inspector Certification Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Brake Inspector Certification Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• ASE certifications & Automotive or Medium/Heavy Duty Trucks
• EPA section 608 (Core & Type II) and 609 HVAC & Refrigeration Certification

Professional Skills

• Expert knowledge and skill of all vehicle systems and components
• Expert knowledge and skill in diagnosis and repair of electrical systems on all equipment
• Expert knowledge and skill in diagnosis and repair of refrigeration systems (
• Expert knowledge and skill in Preventive Maintenance Inspections and repair
• Moderate knowledge and skill in welding and cutting (gas, electric, MIG, TIG)
• Moderate computer skills and knowledge
• Expert knowledge of all DOT (FMCSA) regulations
• Moderate knowledge of OSHA safety regulations
• Moderate knowledge of environmental regulations[?]