Diesel Fleet Tech II — 3rd Shift, $10K Sign-On

North American Transportation Management Institute; Town of Clifton Park (NY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Shift differential

Annual tool allowance

Benefits

Job summary

Sysco Foods seeks a skilled fleet maintenance technician to perform preventive maintenance, inspections and expert repairs on a diverse fleet of vehicles. You will diagnose issues across engines, transmissions, electrical and brake systems to OEM specs and document all work in company systems.

The role requires a strong background in heavy-duty maintenance, ASE certifications preferred, and a willingness to work Sunday through Thursday night shifts with a $3/hour third shift differential.

Qualifications

• Requires medium/heavy duty truck technical training and a high school diploma or GED.
• 2 years of school plus 1 year experience, or 3 years in fleet maintenance/repair.
• Current and valid driver’s license.
• ASE certifications preferred but not required; 609 HVAC certification listed.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections and preventive maintenance on fleet vehicles to maximize safety, reliability and cost efficiency.
• Perform annual inspections on tractors, trailers, and related equipment as per federal and state regulations.
• Diagnose malfunctions and repair engines, transmissions, drive-line, electrical systems and brakes to manufacturer specs.
• Follow procedures and document work orders; develop efficiency in Sysco computer programs.

Skills

Diagnostics software

Tool usage

Electrical systems

Preventive maintenance

Welding

Computer literacy

DOT regulations

Education

Medium/Heavy Duty truck tech training

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Diagnostic software

Diagnostic equipment

Welding equipment

Job description

SIGN ON BONUS : UPTO $10,000

• Pay Rate: $25.00 - $39.00 per hour overtime is based on skillset and need of the organization
• Shift Available: Sunday through Thursday 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM
• Shift Differential : Yes, $3 per hour for 3rd shift
• Annual Tool Allowance: Yes
• 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, 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 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.
• Learn and develop efficiency in Sysco computer programs
• 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

• 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 and provide all 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 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.
• 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: 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.

Work Environment

• 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.
• Frequently works outdoors.