Diesel Fleet Technician III - Kansas City

Sysco; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and holidays

Ongoing skills and leadership training

Career growth opportunities – from内部

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Job summary

Sysco in Kansas is seeking a Fleet Technician to perform inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs on our fleet vehicles and equipment to maximize safety and reliability. You will follow company methods, document work orders, and apply certifications to service tractors, trailers, and refrigeration units.

The role includes mentoring junior technicians, possible supervisory duties, and access to comprehensive healthcare, paid vacation, and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• CDL preferred, but not required.
• Medium/Heavy Duty truck technical training or equivalent experience is required.
• ASE certifications related to automotive and heavy trucks are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform required inspections and preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment within planned time tolerances.
• Conduct FAI/CVI inspections on fleet vehicles per regulations.
• Perform quality maintenance inspections on tractors, trailers, reefer units, and related equipment.
• Carry out quality maintenance repairs to maximize safety and reliability.
• Perform preventive maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of refrigeration units.
• Address Driver Vehicle Inspection Report write-ups promptly.
• Diagnose malfunctions and repair engines, transmissions, brakes, and electrical systems.
• Document all work on work orders.
• Mentor and share expertise with Fleet Technician I and II.
• May perform moderate supervisory roles when Fleet Manager is unavailable.
• Proficient in electrical meter testing and DC low voltage controls.
• Complete electrical repairs and welding projects as needed.

Skills

Electrical testing

DC electrical

Electric motors

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDL preferred, not required

Job description

Earn Up To $43.51 per Hour* - Comprehensive Benefits

Career Advancement Opportunities

We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

Pay & Benefits:

• Earn $28.99 - $43.51 per hour*
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Ongoing job skills and leadership development training
• Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits

*Based on experience and certifications

Responsibilities:

• Perform required inspections and preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment within 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) 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 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

Sysco is an Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

*The pay range provided is not indicative of Sysco’s actual pay range but is merely algorithmic and provided for generalized comparison. Factors that may be used to determine the rate of pay include specific skills, work location, work experience, and other individualized factors